
Sophia Sears
@ssears123
Instructor at the University of Louisville studying how lifestyle factors affect kidney function
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25-05-2012 04:23:28
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Kidney homeostasis is highly dependent upon the correct functioning of myeloid cells, which play an integral role in the response to organ threat. This Review provides an overview on the interactions between myeloid cells & native kidneys bit.ly/CJN04120321 Caitlyn Vlasschaert



The effects of animal proteins and fibre on the gut microbiota and uraemic milieu in #CKD. A Review from Juan Jesus Carrero and colleagues go.nature.com/37lrWXu





May Highlights: F4/80hi Resident Macrophages Contribute to Cisplatin-Induced Renal Fibrosis This study suggest that Clodrosome depletion of F4/80hi & M2 macrophages reduces development of renal fibrosis after low doses of cisplatin bit.ly/KID0006442021 VA: Dhwanil Patel





American Society of Nephrology A stirring address lambasting the culture of longstanding societal and health inequities!!


Thanks to the American Society of Nephrology organizers for putting on a great #KidneyWk! I'm truly honored to be a part of this great research community.




Tomorrow at the American Society of Nephrology's 3rd Acute Kidney Injury Meeting, Dr. Sophia Sears (Sophia Sears), an instructor from the Center, will present work from her laboratory on Myocardial Infarction-induced Cardiorenal Syndrome and related adaptations


Scientists have discovered that the uptake of apoptotic neutrophils can switch alveolar macrophages to favor inflammation resolution over antibacterial responses in mice. Learn more in Science Immunology: scim.ag/434cIU3



Ever wondered how cardiac substrate utilization impacts exercise capacity? If so, check out this new paper in Circulation Research, led by Kara Gouwens in the Center. This work shows that cardiac ketone body oxidation is required for hyperketonemia-induced increases in exercise performance


