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10.28.2025Northwestern University and NU-USC O'Brien Center researchers will showcase their latest advances in kidney science at ASN Kidney Week 2025. Faculty and trainees will present oral abstracts, posters, and moderated sessions highlighting innovations in kidney repair, molecular mechanisms, and therapeutic development.
08.20.2025The 2025 SciHigh Program at Northwestern’s O’Brien Kidney Resource Center hosted six high school students for its annual biomedical research summer program. Students worked in labs at the Feinberg Cardiovascular and Renal Research Institute(FCVRRI), joined workshops and campus tours, and presented projects at a final showcase. Highlights included a nanotechnology demo and an alumni panel on college prep. Most participants will continue volunteering in their labs, reflecting the program’s strong impact.
Learn more about our 2025 participants, program and highlights.
08.20.2025NUGoKidney Executive Member and patient advocate Arnold Davis was recently interviewed by the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) in Kidney News. In the feature, Davis reflects on his personal journey with ADPKD and highlights the importance of elevating patient voices in research, policy, and clinical care. His story underscores how lived experience can inspire meaningful change and strengthen the nephrology community.
11.01.2024O'Brien Center Director and DOM Chair Susan Quaggin, MD, was honored with the John P. Peters Award at this year's American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Kidney Week. This distinguished award celebrates individuals who have made significant research contributions to nephrology and demonstrated sustained excellence in various areas of academic medicine, including clinical care.
09.11.2024The OKRA Opportunity Pool Program offers up to $50,000 in one-year funding for early-stage or new kidney researchers using OKRA NRC resources. Excludes clinical trials; applicants must contact NRC leadership before applying.
For details, click here.
07.30.2024This summer, Northwestern University's George M. O’Brien Kidney Resource Center welcomed 12 students for an immersive STEMM experience. Through diverse lab placements, clinical volunteering, and enrichment workshops, students engaged in hands-on learning and research. The program concluded with a showcase of their achievements.