Research Innovations

The Division of Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation at UCI School of Medicine is engaged in diverse research activities that include clinical, translational and basic research in renal physiology, kidney disease and hypertension.

 

Doctor conducts ultrasound examination of patient kidney

Our highly productive programs, under the guidance of nationally and internationally recognized faculty members, advance the art and science of nephrology through research and discovery. Research areas have included the molecular mechanisms of lipid disorders, oxidative stress, inflammation, vascular disease and mineral disorders in kidney disease, dietetics, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and transplant patient outcomes (including racial and ethnic disparities). The combined research efforts by our faculty have led to hundreds of original papers, which have been published in prestigious peer-reviewed journals.

Clinical Trials

Our faculty and researchers are involved in several cutting-edge clinical trials to advance treatments for conditions and diseases affecting the kidneys. Explore the clinical trials our division is involved in. Please note that the link below will show all clinical trials with a “Nephrology” specialty area selected. This means there is a potential for clinical trials outside of the Division of Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation to appear.

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Meeting of the Team of Medical Scientists in a Research Laboratory. Doctors Having Analytical Discussion Surrounded by Monitors

Our team knows that cutting-edge research leads to better treatments, and therefore a better quality of life for those with kidney disease. We endeavor to stem the ever-growing epidemic of kidney conditions by innovating in the field of nephrology, while also preparing well-trained and highly competent young internists, nephrologists and scientists.

For more information, please email Wei Ling Lau, MD, at wllau@hs.uci.edu.