Translational Session
Opportunities for Therapeutics Targeting the Glomerular Filtration Barrier
October 26, 2024 | 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Location: Room 6A, Convention Center
Session Description
The preeminent role of podocytes in maintaining the glomerular filtration barrier was confirmed in 1998 with the discovery of a filtration barrier gene, restricted to podocytes. We have new insights regarding communication between the cells forming the glomerular filtration barrier from two decades of research into genetics and genomics, structure-function experiments, and patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells and organoids. This session explores the current state of research developments focused on maintenance of the glomerular filtration barrier integrity and emerging questions.
Learning Objective(s)
- Summarize the complexity and interdependence of cells in the glomerular filtration barrier
- Describe the most recent advances in glomerular bioengineering technologies
- Discuss evolving precision medicine approaches for target discovery
Learning Pathway(s)
- Glomerular Diseases
Moderators
Presentations
- Glomerular Filtration Barrier Inside Out: New Insights from Imaging
04:30 PM - 04:50 PM
- Insights from Building the Glomerular Filtration Barrier
04:50 PM - 05:10 PM
- Glomerular Basement Membrane Components in Glomerular Function and Diseases
05:10 PM - 05:30 PM
- Targeted Treatments for the Glomerular Filtration Barrier
05:30 PM - 05:50 PM
- Q&A
05:50 PM - 06:00 PM