The research may enable more precise diagnosis and treatment of a disorder that causes sudden death in about 3,500 people in the United States each year.

The institute reaches across the state, nation and the global community to build and translate knowledge into better health.

The award will support his investigations of immune cell-mediated mechanisms underlying salt-sensitivity of blood pressure, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Study shows that a cytoskeletal protein, alpha-parvin, regulates branching of the ureteric bud, which elongates to form the ureter connecting the kidneys to the bladder.

Nearly 700 advanced practice providers, including advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants, have clinical privileges in the Department of Medicine, a number that has quadrupled in the past 15 years.

A main takeaway is it’s never too early for a provider to refer a patient to a transplant specialist for evaluation if they are concerned.

Holowatyj leads a renowned biomedical research program committed to tackling the rising tide of early-onset cancers among adults under age 50.