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Kidney Week

Basic/Clinical Science Session

Advances in the Molecular Genetics and Protein Dynamics Underlying Ciliopathies

October 26, 2024 | 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Location: Room 4, Convention Center

Session Description

Ciliopathies are a clinically and genetically heterogeneous group of inherited disorders that affect a diverse array of human tissues. Phenotypically characterized human cohorts, advanced genomic technologies, and a multidisciplinary basic science research toolkit have led to vast knowledge of the molecular basis for ciliary disease. However, gaps remain in our understanding of ciliary dynamics and cell-type specific functions for ciliary proteins. This session explores the latest approaches and advances toward tackling these challenges.

Learning Objective(s)

  • Summarize molecular genetics of the clinical entities defined as ciliopathies
  • Explain how proteomics can elucidate protein networks relevant to ciliary function
  • Describe the diversity of cellular roles for proteins known to function in the cilium

Learning Pathway(s)

  • Genetic Diseases and Development

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