ASN Renal Physiology – Structure and Function in Kidney Health and Disease 2022 (On-Demand and Livestream)

Understanding Kidney Structure, Function, and Homeostatic Roles in Detail

Course Overview

This educational program provides an in-depth exploration of the intricate structure and diverse functions of the kidneys, delving into their major compartments at both the ultrastructural and molecular levels. By examining the interconnections between these compartments and their roles in maintaining body homeostasis, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of kidney physiology and its implications in various disorders.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this program, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to:

• Elucidate the developmental processes that shape normal kidney formation and congenital abnormalities
• Describe the components of the nephron and their coordinated role in urine production
• Explore the multifaceted roles of the kidneys in maintaining homeostasis and the consequences of electrolyte, volume, or protein metabolism imbalances
• Identify research avenues to further advance our understanding of kidney physiology

Content:

On-Demand Presentations:

• Overview of Kidney Development: Norman D. Rosenblum, MD
• Tubule Homeostasis: Lloyd G. Cantley, MD, FASN
• Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urinary Tract (CAKUT): Indra R. Gupta, MD
• Glomerular Structure and Function: David J. Salant, MBChB, MD
• Abnormalities of Glomerular Structure: Astrid Weins, MD, PhD, FASN
• Renal Vasculature and Hemodynamics: Heather A. Drummond, PhD
• Control of Volume and Osmolality: Joseph G. Verbalis, MD
• Endocrine Functions of the Kidneys: Mitchell H. Rosner, MD, FASN
• Mechanisms of Hypertension and the Kidneys: Jordana B. Cohen, MD, MS, FASN
• The Renal Interstitium: Dennis G. Moledina, MD, PhD, FASN
• Defining Tubular Segments: Mark A. Knepper, MD, PhD
• Proximal Tubule: Melanie P. Hoenig, MD
• Thick Ascending Limb of the Loop of Henle: Jeff M. Sands, MD, FASN
• Distal Convoluted Tubule: Ewout J. Hoorn, MD, PhD
• Collecting Duct: Nuria M. Pastor-Soler, MD, PhD, FASN

Livestream Presentations:

• Welcome and Introduction – Co-Chairs: 01:30 PM EDT – 01:35 PM EDT
• Emerging Technologies for Studying the Glomerular Filtration Barrier: Sargis Sedrakyan, PhD: 01:35 PM EDT – 02:00 PM EDT
• Urinary Single-Cell Profiling: Katalin Susztak, MD, PhD: 02:00 PM EDT – 02:25 PM EDT
• Extracellular Vesicles: Uta Erdbruegger, MD: 02:25 PM EDT – 02:50 PM EDT
• Panel Discussion and Q&A: 02:50 PM EDT – 03:00 PM EDT