About
The Northwestern University–University of Southern California (NU–USC) O'Brien Kidney National Resource Center brings together expertise in the physical sciences and kidney research to develop innovative tools and technologies that advance the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of kidney disease. Through its three integrated cores - the Administrative Core, Resource Development Core, and Biomedical Resources Core - the Center develops new research methods, provides access to advanced technologies and specialized expertise, and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration across the kidney research community.
The NU–USC O'Brien Kidney Resource Center is one of seven Kidney Disease National Resource Centers (NRCs) established by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Together, these centers form a nationwide network that develops and shares cutting-edge technologies, specialized resources, and scientific expertise to accelerate kidney research. Working in partnership with the George M. O'Brien Kidney Resource Alliance (OKRA) National Coordinating Center, the consortium promotes collaboration, supports investigators at all career stages, and advances discoveries that improve kidney health.
The NU-USC O'Brien Kidney Resource Center is supported by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number U54DK137516 and led by the team members below.
Directors
Susan Quaggin, MD
Contact Principal Investigator and Center Director
Project Leads
Chad Mirkin, PhD
Professor of Chemistry, Northwestern University
Neil Kelleher, PhD
Professor of Chemistry, Northwestern University
