The NephCure Foundation is the one stop shop for information and resources on Nephrotic Syndrome and FSGS. NephCure works in conjunction with other prominent organizations such as:

• National Institutes of Health (NIH)

• The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Disease (NIDDK)

• The American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

• The American Society of Pediatric Nephrology (ASPN)

• American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA)

• Center for Glomerular Disease

• Major Research Universities around the world

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 below on the Research Updates!

July, 2010

December, 2009

July, 2009
September, 2008