Discovering the Genomics of Kidney Disease - Live Q&A with NephCure

On Thursday, October 19th, we hosted a special live Q&A with NephCure to showcase Dongwon Lee PhD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and Principal Investigator of the Dongwon Lee Lab at Boston Children's Hospital and his work with the Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics.

Dongwon is a computational biologist and human geneticist with expertise in machine learning. The Lee and Sampson Lab’s research uses genomics to better understand, treat, and ultimately cure nephrotic syndrome. Through genomics, researchers can decode the genetic instructions within our cells, pinpointing the specific changes that lead to disease. Eventually, it may allow us to develop targeted treatments tailored to the genetic causes of each patient’s condition.

In partnership between NephCure and Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics, we are building a collaborative effort to highlight important research and resources to assist rare kidney disease patients on their journey.