Thank you, Sidhant Puntambekar, for sharing updates on your work to develop computable phenotypes and machine learning models to better detect nephrotic syndrome within biobank EHR data. #nephrology #genomics #kidneyomics #pediatrics #pediatricnephrology #nephroticsyndrome
No todos los casos de síndrome nefrótico son iguales 🧬
Diferentes tipos de síndrome nefrótico afectan el riñón de distintas maneras, y comprender estas diferencias es clave para el diagnóstico y el tratamiento.
La investigación nos ayuda a entender mejor estas diferencias.
Not all nephrotic syndrome is the same 🧬
Different types of nephrotic syndrome affect the kidney in different ways, and understanding these differences is key to diagnosis and care.
Research helps us better understand these differences.
#nephrology #genomics #kidneyomics
Celebrating Choah Kim and Eric Sakkas on their medical school acceptances! The future of medicine is brighter with you in it. We’re so proud to be a part of your journey and can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make in medicine. ✨
A look behind the scenes during our weekly lab meeting. This is where ideas come together, and research moves forward 🧬
#SampsonLab #genomics #ResearchInAction
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Un vistazo detrás de cámaras con nuestro equipo. Aquí es donde las ideas se unen y la investigación avanza 🧬
A closer look at the research shaping our work, some of Michelle McNulty’s favorite publications in genomics and kidney research 🧬
#SampsonLab #KidneyGenomics #Nephrology #NephroticSyndrome #Genomics
🎉 Congratulations to Sidhant Puntambekar, Michelle McNulty, and Janewit Wongboonsin for co-authoring this new paper in JAMA Network Open!
Proud to see members of the Sampson Lab contributing to this important research. 👏
#KidneyResearch #Genomics #Nephrology
Thank you, Dr. Mallory Downie, from McGill University, for an insightful talk on pediatric nephrotic syndrome. Appreciated your worldwide approach to the genetics of pediatric NS!
Thank you, Dr. Mallory Downie, from McGill University, for an insightful talk on pediatric nephrotic syndrome. Appreciated your worldwide approach to the genetics of pediatric NS!
Genomic research is strongest when it reflects the diversity of the populations it serves. Inclusive participation improves diagnostic accuracy, strengthens risk prediction, and enhances understanding of treatment response.
Representation leads to better science and care. 💙
When it comes to kidney disease, not everything you hear is true. Let’s break down the myths.
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Cuando se trata de la enfermedad renal, no todo lo que se escucha es cierto. Hablemos los hechos
#nephrology #genomics #kidneyomics #pediatrics #pediatricnephrology #nephroticsyndrome
If you or a loved one has nephrotic syndrome diagnosed in childhood this is for you. BIGKiDs brings together patients and families across all ages to help uncover the genetic causes of kidney disease. Your story matters, and your experience helps.
We’re spotlighting publications shaping the future of kidney genomics, nephrotic syndrome research, and precision care. These studies reflect the science driving our field forward. Let's begin with Dr. Sampson’s Reading List
Today is World Kidney Day.
Chronic kidney disease affects more than 850 million people worldwide, and many individuals are unaware they have it in the early stages.
Awareness matters. Early detection matters.
Kidney disease doesn’t always show symptoms.
But genetics can leave clues.
In pediatric nephrotic syndrome, two children can share a diagnosis and have very different outcomes.
Genomics helps us understand why.
#NationalKidneyMonth #EveryKidneyHasAStory #KidneyGenomics
This National Kidney Month, we highlight the importance of understanding how and why kidney disease develops. Through research and collaboration, we work to generate knowledge that helps inform better care today and in the future, especially for pediatric patients.
New research reveals hidden genetic risk in nephrotic syndrome. Our latest study shows that 17% of adults have a genetic cause and uncovers a new role for MEFV in severe FSGS.
Read how this contributes to precision kidney care: buff.ly/YSr06mk
While each rare disease affects a small number of individuals, more than 300 million people worldwide live with a rare condition. On Rare Disease Day, we recognize patients, families, clinicians, and researchers working together to advance understanding and care. #RareDiseaseDay
Nephrotic syndrome is complex because every child’s journey is different. The disease can begin for many reasons, follow different genetic paths, and lead to very different outcomes.
That complexity is exactly why research matters.
BIGKiDs is building a map of nephrotic syndrome, one data point at a time.
This work leads to precision medicine: care that is tailored to each child, not one-size-fits-all.
#EstudioBIGKiDs #SíndromeNefrótico #BIGKiDsStudy #NephroticSyndrome #KidneyGenomics #PrecisionMedicine
Your DNA tells a story, and in nephrotic syndrome, that story can hold critical answers. 🧬
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Tu ADN cuenta una historia, y en el síndrome nefrótico, esa historia puede contener respuestas clave. 🧬
#SíndromeNefrótico #GenómicaRenal #BIGKiDsStudy #KidneyGenomics
This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating the hearts behind the science. 💙 Every family who shares their story, every child who participates, and every researcher who keeps asking “why” is helping move us closer to answers. Love lives here...in courage, curiosity, and hope.
Albumin plays a significant role in maintaining the body's balance 💙. Understanding proteins like albumin helps us better understand kidney health and conditions like nephrotic syndrome.
On the International Day of Women & Girls in Science, we honor the voices, minds, and leadership shaping the future of medicine, right here in our lab. 💙 #WomenInScience #GirlsInSTEM #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience #SampsonLab #KidneyGenomics #STEMLeaders #FutureOfScience
While nephrotic syndrome is most commonly classified by response to therapy, other factors also matter, including age of onset, genetics, and kidney biopsy findings. These other classifications help clinicians tailor care and move closer to precision medicine for pediatric kidney disease.
Instead of studying one gene at a time, omics research looks at biology on a system-wide level, helping researchers better understand complex diseases like nephrotic syndrome. 🧬
#OmicsScience #Genomics #Transcriptomics #BIGKiDsStudy #KidneyResearch #Sampsonlab #BiomedicalResearch #ScienceExplained
Welcoming 2026 with gratitude for our patients, families, and collaborators, and excitement for the discoveries ahead. 💙
#SampsonLab #KidneyGenomics #ResearchCommunity #NephroticSyndrome #ScienceWithPurpose #NewYear
Over the past 15 years, our work has contributed to more than 90 publications advancing kidney genomics research. Each study reflects the dedication of our team, the strength of our collaborations, and our shared commitment to better understanding kidney disease.
Wishing our community a warm and joyful Christmas 🎄✨! #MerryChristmas #SampsonLab #SeasonOfCare #ResearchCommunity #HolidayWishes
eQTL analysis helps us pinpoint where genetic variants influence gene activity, giving us insight into the regulatory signals behind complex diseases. Learn more in our paper published in 2023 buff.ly/kfJKVmH