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

Overview

ASN Renal Physiology – Structure and Function in Kidney Health and Disease 2022 (On-Demand and Livestream) offers a detailed examination of kidney anatomy and physiology, focusing on key structural compartments such as the renal vasculature, glomeruli, tubules, and interstitium. This program covers these components at ultrastructural and molecular levels, linking structure to their integrated functions in maintaining body homeostasis.

On-demand nephrology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Agenda

This program includes comprehensive on-demand presentations and livestream sessions covering foundational and advanced topics in renal physiology.

• 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

• Welcome and Introduction – Co-Chairs
• Emerging Technologies for Studying the Glomerular Filtration Barrier — Sargis Sedrakyan, PhD
• Urinary Single-Cell Profiling — Katalin Susztak, MD, PhD
• Extracellular Vesicles — Uta Erdbruegger, MD
• Panel Discussion and Q&A

Course Objective(s)

• Explain the complex processes leading to normal nephron and kidney development or congenital abnormalities of the kidneys and urinary tract.
• Outline the components of the nephron and their coordinated role in urine formation.
• Discuss the diverse roles of the kidney in homeostasis and how dysfunction contributes to disorders related to volume, electrolytes, or proteinuria.
• Identify emerging research questions to advance understanding of kidney physiology.

Speakers

• Norman D. Rosenblum, MD
• Lloyd G. Cantley, MD, FASN
• Indra R. Gupta, MD
• David J. Salant, MBChB, MD
• Astrid Weins, MD, PhD, FASN
• Heather A. Drummond, PhD
• Joseph G. Verbalis, MD
• Mitchell H. Rosner, MD, FASN
• Jordana B. Cohen, MD, MS, FASN
• Dennis G. Moledina, MD, PhD, FASN
• Mark A. Knepper, MD, PhD
• Melanie P. Hoenig, MD
• Jeff M. Sands, MD, FASN
• Ewout J. Hoorn, MD, PhD
• Nuria M. Pastor-Soler, MD, PhD, FASN
• Sargis Sedrakyan, PhD
• Katalin Susztak, MD, PhD
• Uta Erdbruegger, MD

Target Audience

This program is designed for nephrologists, renal physiologists, clinical researchers, and healthcare professionals interested in deepening their understanding of kidney structure and function. It is suitable for individuals seeking to enhance their expertise in renal physiology and kidney disease mechanisms.

Why This Topic Matters

ASN Renal Physiology – Structure and Function in Kidney Health and Disease 2022 (On-Demand and Livestream) addresses fundamental concepts critical to nephrology practice and research. Understanding the renal structural compartments and their integrated roles supports clinicians and researchers in interpreting kidney function and pathophysiology.

This program, available through MedHub Central, provides specialized nephrology education that reinforces professional knowledge and supports ongoing learning in renal physiology. It facilitates informed clinical decision-making and research advancement by clarifying essential kidney mechanisms.