Developing new tools and methods for kidney disease research
Official title: Northwestern University O'Brien Kidney National Resource Center
Funded at Northwestern University at Chicago · NIH-10914907 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways to understand and treat kidney diseases, so we can help people who are dealing with these health issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $982,232 |
| NIH project number | 5U54DK137516-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10914907 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with kidney diseases or those at high risk for developing such conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-kidney-related health issues or those who do not have any risk factors for kidney disease may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on advancing our understanding of kidney diseases, which affect millions of Americans and lead to serious health risks. By leveraging innovations from the physical sciences, the project aims to create new technologies and platforms that can better analyze kidney structure and function. The goal is to identify new therapeutic targets and improve treatment options for kidney disease patients. This initiative will involve collaboration across various scientific disciplines to enhance kidney research and therapeutic development.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatments and improved outcomes for patients with kidney diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in utilizing physical sciences to advance medical research, indicating a promising potential for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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Northwestern University at Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Quaggin, Susan E. — Northwestern University at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Quaggin, Susan E.
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