Thank you so much! I am honored and excited to pursue this exciting project! @lupusresearch.bsky.social

Beyond proud of Marice for his fantastic presentation on his most recent findings for his dissertation work, which led to being awarded the best presentation by a graduate student at @MedUnivSC Department of Medicine Research Day! Proud to be his mentor and well-deserved!

Blood Pressure Management Strategies and Podocyte Health It's all about that...podocyte health *singing #MeghanTrainor in my head... academic.oup.com/ajh/issue/38/2 🔒 @opalygin.bsky.social @jvanbeusecumlab.bsky.social

💜 This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re raising awareness of #lupus symptoms and the importance of early detection. Lupus affects many areas of the body, from the skin to the kidneys, and its symptoms can go unnoticed. Share this graphic, help yourself and others recognize signs early.

I had the fantastic oppurtunity to visit with @arielpolizio.bsky.social and the Robert M. Berne Cardiovascular Research Center at the University of Virginia. It was amazing to interact with passionate trainees and faculty members and present our recent findings. Thank you so much for the invitation!

In a prespecified interim analysis of a phase 3, randomized, controlled trial, the selective endothelin type A receptor antagonist atrasentan reduced proteinuria in patients with IgA nephropathy, without apparent safety issues. Full ALIGN trial results: nej.md/3NzvISW #MedSky #Nephrology

How do renal cells regulate kidney repair after damage involving reduced blood flow? Pinelopi P. Kapitsinou & team show inactivation of the endothelial oxygen sensors PHD1-3 promotes maladaptive kidney repair and identify MCT4 as a potential therapeutic target: https://www.jci.org/articles/view/17…

Dr. Oleg Playgin and I are excited to head the new MUSC Kidney Translational Research Center (KTRC)! We have assembled a fantastic team of directors, scientists, and trainees for our established biobank and repository for kidney, adipose and vascular tissues. medicine.musc.edu/departments/...

💜 In 2024 1,200+ people joined RAY, the LFA's patient and caregiver registry, advancing #lupus research. Together, we supported clinical trials in lupus nephritis, discoid lupus, and cell therapy, bringing us closer to better treatments and cures. Join RAY today: https://buff.ly/3rHnFsZ

As Co-Organizers, we are thrilled to announced the 19th International Conference on Endothelin Research: From New Discoveries to New Treatments! Please see the Save the Date below.

Our recent review on immune cells in the development of hypertension and renal injury is now In Press at AJP-Renal! journals.physiology.org/doi/abs/10.1...

Apply now for the #AJPRenal Early Career Editorial Fellowship Program! 📝 Submit your CV and Letter TODAY! ⏳ Deadline: Jan. 10, 2025 Don’t miss this amazing opportunity—apply today! 🌟 ow.ly/kJxV50UpQCM @jenpluznick.bsky.social @sgoulopoulou.bsky.social @dremilygoldberg.bsky.social