Early life environmental exposures and renal health: Developmental origins of kidney disease and injury

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects up to 15% of the population worldwide. Established risk factors for CKD are rooted in developmental origins. The developing kidney is susceptible to environmental toxicant exposures that may disrupt the formation and maturation of nephrons. Identifying the developmental origins of CKD due to toxic environmental exposures has potential to improve quality of life, morbidity and mortality and protect long-term kidney health. We will discuss the state of knowledge of developmental kidney toxicants in population-based studies and integration with in vitro and in vivo studies to identify mechanisms and early indicators of disease.

THIS IS A HYBRID SEMINAR: LIVE IN-PERSON & VIA ZOOM:
-IN-PERSON: Field Auditorium (room 1112), Grainger Hall (9 Circuit Dr, Durham). Masks are required.
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