As the National Physical Sciences–Kidney Center, NU-USC National Resource Center (NRC) merges physical sciences with kidney research to drive therapeutic discovery. Its advanced technologies and expertise will be shared across the O’Brien Centers through nephroHUB, expanding access to tools, training, and collaboration that accelerate innovation in kidney disease treatment.
Community & Partners
Learn about other kidney research core centers and our collaborations with the Northwestern research community.
George M. O’Brien Kidney Resource Alliance (OKRA)
Our center collaborates closely with the OKRA Coordinating Center to share physical science–driven tools, platforms, and expertise across O’Brien Centers and to the public. Consortium members will have access to these specialized resources, as well as joint workshops and training sessions hosted on nephroHUB, fostering cross-center innovation and preparing the next generation of therapeutics-focused kidney researchers.
Northwestern University Collaborations
Significant synergy exists between our kidney center and other centers at Northwestern University, including centers focused on oncologic, pulmonary, dermatologic and rheumatologic conditions.