Nephrology Research

Investigators

George J. Schwartz, M.D., Chief

• Molecular physiology of acid-base disturbances
• Kidney tubular acidosis
• Disorders of sodium, potassium, and magnesium transport
• Carbonic anhydrase deficiency diseases
• Assessment of kidney function (glomerular filtration rate)

Hu Peng, Ph.D.

• Examination of mechanisms of hensin polymerization in acidifying kidney epithelia

Marc B. Lande, M.D.

• Target organ damage in hypertension
• Neurocognitive abnormalities resulting from hypertension
• White coat hypertension

Jeffrey Purkerson, Ph.D.

• Cell biology and physiology of the carbonic anhydrases

William S. Varade, M.D.

• Computer Assisted Learning in Medical Education

Soundarapandian Vijayakumar, Ph.D.

• Cell biology of acid-base homeostasis in the kidney
• Role of galectin 3 and extracellular matrix proteins in polycystic kidney disease
• Cell and developmental biology of  epithelial differentiation in various organs