Presenter:  Shane Bobart, M.D.
Title:  Non-Invasive Diagnosis of Primary Membranous Nephropathy using Phospholipase A2 Receptor Antibodies

Presenter:  Robert Niznik, M.B., B.Ch.
Title:  What is an adequate amount of cortex on a kidney biopsy to detect chronic changes?

Presenter:  Abdelrhman (Abdu) M. Abumoawad, M.B., B.Ch.
Title:  Dose Related Effects Of Intra-Renal Autologous Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cell Infusion On Renal Hemodynamics, Function, And Cytokine Signaling In  Human Atherosclerotic Renovascular Disease

Presenter:  Arash Aghajani Nargesi, M.D., M.P.H. 
Title:  Renal artery stenosis magnifies mitochondrial damage, aggravating post-stenotic kidney injury in pigs with metabolic syndrome

Competencies:
Medical Knowledge
Patient Care
Practice-Based Learning and Improvement

Learning Objectives:
1. Integrate recent developments in Nephrology and Hypertension to their current practice. 
2. Explain rationale for drug treatment choices based on advances in clinical trials.
3. Review basic mechanisms of disease and determine potential treatment target.
4. Debate with colleagues best practices and current standard of care.
5. Compare and critique various diagnostic as well as treatment strategies in Nephrology and Hypertension.  

Credit is announced on the Group Home page. All sessions are reviewed individually and credit is pulled for any that does not meet the criteria.