MED SCI 768 / Clinical Topics in Nephrology and Renal Disease

3 unit(s)

R. Austin, A. Ingram

The goal of this course is to provide students with an understanding of kidney structure/function as well as the clinical consequences of renal disease and the biological mechanisms that determine the pathogenesis of this condition. Initial focus will be on kidney structure, physiology and function, including renal anatomy, renal circulation and microcirculation, and fluid filtration. The focus will then switch to hypertension, diabetes, chronic renal failure and genetic renal diseases. The final focus will provide an overview on renal transplantation and dialysis. Sessions will comprise faculty presentations, interactive student sessions and student presentations.