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Researchers need to see the whole picture to prolong kidney survival.
The investigators of the Kidney and Hypertension Research Group perform multidisciplinary research aimed at discovering preventive, therapeutic and diagnostic approaches for kidney diseases and Hypertension.
By filtering blood, the kidneys remove wastes, preserve nutrients, and maintain body fluid homeostasis. Dysfunction of the kidneys leads to the development of kidney diseases and associated disorders such as hypertension. Currently, more than 1 in 7 adults in the United States suffer from kidney disease, and almost half of American adults have hypertension. The Kidney and Hypertension Research Group at Augusta University includes more than 20 NIH-funded investigators with internationally recognized expertise in renal and cardiovascular physiology and pathophysiology. The goal of the Group is to exchange knowledge, disseminate novel findings, and work together to elucidate the pathophysiological mechanisms leading to renal and hypertensive disorders, in order to identify novel preventive, therapeutic and diagnostic strategies to advance patient care.
Kidney and Hypertension Research Group
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Researchers need to see the whole picture to prolong kidney survival.
The findings indicate that early diagnosis and treatment of an infection may improve survival rates.
“Cells are very complicated systems that we are still working to understand, so we had to find a way to simplify it," said Abdul N. Malmi-Kakkada, PhD.
“I hope to gain experience in networking and getting used to talking to individuals outside of my immediate pool,” said Adam Jones.