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Nephrology Basic Research
Dr. Hamm: Characterization of acid-base transport mechanisms in the collecting duct Examination of the molecular basis of proton transport in the collecting duct using molecular biology techniques Dr. Simon: Characterization of extracellular matrix receptors (integrins) on the proximal tubule Role of integrins in acute renal failure Integrin signal transduction Dr. Batuman: Mechanism of cell injury induced by immunoglobulin light chains in myeloma Dr. Hammond: Proximal tubule handling of proteins using flow cytometry Molecular biology of proximal tubule protein receptors Mechanisms of gentamicin toxicity
Nephrology Clinical Research
Dr. Puschett: Participation in mult-center trial of the role of atrial natriuretic factor in ameliorating acute renal failure. Effect of a new calcium channel blocker in the black population Dr. Batuman: VA cooperative study on effects of diuretics and lipid-lowering drugs on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality Dr. Krane: Efficacy of a staphylococcus vaccine on infection rates in peritoneal dialysis patients Departments of Pediatrics, Physiology, Biochemistry and Pathology also incorporate significant nephrology research. Investigators in each of these areas work closely with the Nephrology Section. These interests span the spectrum from traditional renal physiology to molecular biology. In particular, the Chairman of Physiology, Dr. Gabriel Navar, has established a renal physiology department that is considered one of the nation's premier groups.



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