Essentials of Diagnosis and General Considerations

Because treatment and prognosis vary with the cause of nephrotic syndrome,  renal biopsy is important.  Light microscopy,  electron microscopy,  and immunofluorescence identification…    



Putting the Spotlight on Membranous Nephropathy

The Halpin Foundation and the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) proudly highlight the research advances in membranous nephropathy made possible by The Halpin Foundation-ASN Research Grant, created to help young faculty develop independent research careers. This award provides recipients transition funding toward successful application for an NIH RO1 grant.

Elena Torban, PhD (McGill University…    



BUSM researchers develop blood test to detect membranous nephropathy

Research conducted by a pair of physicians at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and Boston Medical Center (BMC) has led to the development of a test that can help diagnose membranous nephropathy in its early stages. The test, which is currently only offered in the research setting and is awaiting commercial development, could…