Lay Research Summary

The NephCure Foundation is dedicated to providing information and education for patients and families affected by nephrotic syndrome (NS) and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS).  In an effort to keep our constituency informed on recent scientific advances, NephCure has created lay summaries of the up-to-date relevant research on Nephrotic Syndrome and FSGS. 

Some highlighted articles are also pulled out below.  Please note that the Research Update is a review of published research and abstracts presented at national and international nephrology conferences.  This material is not specifically endorsed by the NephCure Foundation.

Click here for the Research Updates in their entirety!

July, 2010  PDF

December, 2009  PDF

July, 2009  PDF
September, 2008  PDF

Research on topics that are summarized in the Research Updates include new findings on:

   - Drug therapies

   - Genetics

   - Diagnostic indicators such as biomarkers

   - Cellular and molecular biology

   - Environmental influences

   - Epidemiology

   - Quality of life issues

   - Transplantation

 OTHER LAY SUMMARIES:

Meet the Podocyte
A better understanding of how the podocyte works.

A Lay Person's Guide to Glomerular Function
The simplified view of an incredibly complex process.

Where are we now and where should we be going with the Nephrotic Syndrome?
Roger Wiggins, M.D., a member of the NephCure Scientific Advisory Board.

What Has the Immune System Got Against the Glomerular Podocyte?
P.W. Mathieson