We were shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic loss of our good friend, Elizabeth Garrett, who passed away from colon cancer at age 52 on March 6, 2016. During her tenure as USC Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, she worked to strengthen the partnership with UKRO and USC, and in 2014, we honored her with … Continue reading UKRO Remembers Elizabeth Garrett
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Reversing Diabetic Kidney Damage with IL-17A
Researchers at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University have found that cytokine IL-17A, which promotes inflammation and contributes to autoimmune diseases like Crohn’s, plays both a harmful and protective role in diabetic kidney disease. They began their studies intending to explore just the harmful effects of IL-17A, but soon found that removing the … Continue reading Reversing Diabetic Kidney Damage with IL-17A
Protein Could Prevent Kidney Failure in Alport Syndrome
Scientists from Japan’s Kumamoto University have discovered a protein that puts the brakes on the progression of Alport syndrome, a rare genetic kidney disease that can affect children and young people and often leads to kidney failure. The protein, known as p53, is a tumor suppressor, already targeted by experimental cancer drugs. Using a mouse model … Continue reading Protein Could Prevent Kidney Failure in Alport Syndrome
In Memoriam: Dr. Paul Terasaki
We are very sad to announce the passing of another great friend and supporter of UKRO, Dr. Paul Terasaki, a renowned professor emeritus of surgery at the Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and pioneer in the field of organ transplantation. Transplantation wouldn’t be what it is today without his revolutionary tissue typing test, which … Continue reading In Memoriam: Dr. Paul Terasaki
Diabetic Kidney Damage May Start During Prediabetes
A prospective cohort study from researchers at University Hospital of North Norway suggests that diabetic kidney damage caused by continually high blood sugar levels may begin during prediabetes, which is much earlier than previously thought. For more than five years, the study followed 1261 people without diabetes between the ages of 50 and 62. At the … Continue reading Diabetic Kidney Damage May Start During Prediabetes
Remembering Natalie Cole
UKRO is heartbroken by the passing of our friend, spokesperson, and member of our Board of Directors, Natalie Cole. Her class, talent, perseverance, and commitment to the cause of eradicating kidney disease through the creation of the USC/UKRO Kidney Research Center will inspire us always. She was exceedingly grateful for her life-giving kidney donation, and … Continue reading Remembering Natalie Cole