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NephCure Policy Priorities
NephCure Policy Priorities There are approximately 150 different types of rare kidney diseases, each affecting between 20,000 to 200,000 individuals nationwide. These are the most aggressive forms of kidney diseases … Read more
Q&A with Dr. Kopp of the NIH
Dr. Jeffrey Kopp is a physician and researcher who focuses on FSGS and related diseases. He currently leads a group in the kidney disease section (officially called the National Institute … Read more
The Eyes Behind the Microscope: Meet Dr. Astrid Weins
Astrid Weins, MD, PhD, is an Associate Pathologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA, and an Assistant Professor of Pathology at Harvard Medical School. Her research focuses on … Read more
Liposorber
Liposorber The Liposorber® LA-15 System is a blood processing system used outside of the body. This device removes certain lipoproteins from the blood. It’s used in pediatric and adult patients … Read more
2014 Research In Review
What a Year We Had in 2014! Thank you to all those who collaborate with NephCure Kidney International (NKI) to advance its mission to support research leading to better treatments … Read more
Illinois Walk Team Chair Helps Build Community for Rare Kidney Diseases
As a patient parent in Illinois, Cheryl LaBanco, is constantly raising awareness for Nephrotic Syndrome and FSGS. She is passionate about connecting with other local families and being a support … Read more
Legislative Action Alert
On the heels of our very successful Advocacy Day, comes this Alert. Please take action before end of day on Friday, March 20 Request that House and Senate Members sign … Read more
The Liposorber Through the Eyes of Nephrologists
Kaneka’s LIPOSORBER® LA-15 System is a blood processing machine used outside of the body. This LDL apheresis device removes certain lipoproteins (cholesterol) from the blood. It’s used for pediatric and … Read more
August is Advocacy Month
Be an advocate now! Meet with your legislators locally during the upcoming congressional recess to educate them about Nephrotic Syndrome and FSGS and to ask for their assistance with key … Read more
