The Division of Nephrology is actively involved in both basic and clinical research. Dr. Arar has his own research laboratory. His research activities focus on developmental biology and the effects of growth factors and extracellular matrix proteins on kidney development and formation. These studies focus on immunosuppression therapy in kidney transplant patients and treatment of hypertension in children. The Division of Nephrology offers a selective rotation for fourth year medical students.
Students participate in the management of patients in both inpatients and outpatient settings.
Selective is also available to fourth year medical students from other medical schools and for adult nephrology fellows and fellows from other departments. The selective duration is four weeks. Emphasis is placed on renal physiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic evaluation and management of general nephrology patients as well as dialysis and transplant patients. Outreach Activities Children s Kidney Center activities extend outside the boundaries of San Antonio. It offers outpatient consultations and kidney transplant to patients from South Texas.