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# Kidney Genetics & Genomics

        Genetics and genomics approaches to elucidate the normal and pathologic function of the kidney.    

The Kidney Genetics and Genomics program advances research that uses genetic and genomic approaches to understand the normal and pathologic functions of the kidney.  Studies seek to elucidate the heritability or molecular genetic basis of single-gene or genetically complex familial diseases in humans.  This work includes studies that identify and characterize quantitative trait loci or modifier loci affecting single-gene traits in humans or animal models.  The program advances studies of mutagenesis and mutant screens and genotype-phenotype correlations, as well as clinical studies based on clinical genetic findings.

The research portfolio also includes work to develop statistical techniques for mapping quantitative trait loci or genes contributing to complex traits, and to develop high-throughput genomic and proteomic technologies and genomic tools for creation of transgenic or knockout animals.

## NIDDK Program Staff

          -  Afshin Parsa, M.D., M.P.H.                     Chronic Kidney Disease; Kidney Genetics and Genomics                

## Recent Funding Opportunities

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-  Posted:4/10/2024PA-24-184  Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (Parent K23  Independent Clinical Trial Required)  Summary 
-  Posted:4/9/2024PA-24-185  Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (Parent K23  Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)  Summary 
-  Posted:4/3/2024RFA-DK-25-009  Kidney Technology Development Research Education Program (R25 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)  Summary 
-  Posted:4/2/2024PAR-24-206  Rare Diseases Clinical Research Consortia (RDCRC) for the Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN) (U54 Clinical Trial Optional)  Summary 
-  Posted:4/1/2024RFA-DK-24-002  Adaptation of Diabetes Control Technologies for Older Adults with T1D  (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)  Summary 

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## Related Links

-   Innovative Science Accelerator (ISAC) Program  
 
 
-   Kidney Precision Medicine Project (KPMP)  
 
 
-    Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort (CRIC) Study   
-    A Prospective Cohort Study of Kidney Disease in Children (CKiD)   
-    Nephrotic Syndrome Study Network (NEPTUNE)   
-    United States Renal Data System (USRDS)   
-    CKD Biomarkers Consortium   
-   NIDDK Active Trials in Kidney Disease  
View related clinical trials from ClinicalTrials.gov.
 
-   NIH Study Sections  
Study sections conduct initial peer review of applications in a designated scientific area. Visit the NIH’s Center for Scientific Review website to search for study sections. 
 

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## Research Resources

NIDDK makes publicly supported resources, data sets, and studies available to researchers to accelerate the rate and lower the cost of new discoveries.

-  Ancillary Studies to Major Ongoing Clinical Studies  to extend our knowledge of the diseases being studied by the parent study investigators under a defined protocol or to study diseases and conditions not within the original scope of the parent study but within the mission of the NIDDK.    
-  NIDDK Central Repository  for access to clinical resources including data and biospecimens from NIDDK-funded studies.    
-  NIDDK Information Network (dkNET)  for simultaneous search of digital resources, including multiple datasets and biomedical resources relevant to the mission of the NIDDK.    

## Additional Research Programs

### *Research*Training

NIDDK supports the training and career development of medical and graduate students, postdoctoralfellows, and physician scientists through institutional and individual grants.
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### Diversity

#### Diversity Programs

The NIDDK offers and participates in a variety of opportunities for trainees and researchers from communities underrepresented in the biomedical research enterprise. These opportunities include travel and scholarship awards, research supplements, small clinical grants, high school and undergraduate programs, and a network of minority health research investigators.
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### Small Business

#### Small Business Programs

NIDDK participates in the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business TechnologyTransfer (STTR) programs.These programs support innovative research conducted by small businesses that has the potential forcommercialization.
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### Human Subjects*Research*

#### Human Subjects Research

NIDDK provides funding for pivotal clinical research, from preliminary clinical feasibility to large multi-center studies.
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### Translational*Research*

NIDDK provides funding opportunities and resources to encourage translation of basic discoveriesinto novel therapeutics.
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## Meetings & Workshops

                                Gut Microbiota and Kidney Disease                            
May 28-                                                29, 2024                                                                                    Webinar                                    

                                dkNET                            
                                                                                Supports researchers with tools to enhance scientific rigor, reproducibility, and transparency, and provides a big data knowledge base for genomic and pathway hypothesis generation.                                                                                                                    

                                NIH Regional Seminars on Program Funding and Grants Administration                            
                                                                                Providing education and training for the next generation of biomedical and behavioral scientist                                                                                                                    

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