Celebration of World Kidney Day at Universidad San Sebastián: Promoting Awareness of Renal Health

In commemoration of World Kidney Day, on March 13th and 14th, the Renal Physiopathology Laboratory at Universidad San Sebastián held a series of informative and educational activities at the Los Leones and Bellavista campuses. The main objective was to raise awareness about chronic kidney disease and promote the importance of renal health care and prevention.

During these two days, informative stands were set up where educational materials about chronic kidney disease, its causes, symptoms, and available treatments were provided. Students, professors, and administrative staff had the opportunity to participate in explanatory talks and consult with specialists in the field.

Chronic kidney disease is a public health problem that affects a significant number of people worldwide. Therefore, it is essential to promote awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy kidneys and adopting preventive measures to reduce the risk of developing this condition.

These sessions were met with great interest and participation from the university community, demonstrating Universidad San Sebastián's commitment to promoting the health and well-being of its members. It is hoped that this activity will inspire more people to take proactive measures to protect the health of their kidneys and promote a culture of prevention in society at large.

2° Workshop on Nephrology project ECOS-ANID #210024

"Successful 2nd Workshop on Nephrology Project ECOS-ANID: Recognizing Excellence in Basic and Clinical Research

The 2nd Workshop on Nephrology Project ECOS-ANID proved to be a resounding success, showcasing the winning presentations in the categories of basic and clinical research from the National Congresses of Nephrology, Hypertension, and Transplantation Societies. Notably, the award-winning work was also presented at the Hypertension Sessions of the American Heart Association (AHA), further highlighting its significance on the international stage.

The event was graced by an enlightening lecture from Prof. Dr. Christos Chatziantoniou, Director of Research at Unit 1155, INSERM – Sorbonne Université, Paris. His talk, titled “Therapy of Renal Disease: Mission Impossible?”, provided valuable insights into the challenges and possibilities in the field of nephrology.

We take pride in the collaborative efforts of all the researchers who actively participated in the workshop. Heartfelt appreciation goes out to everyone who contributed to the success of the event. Your dedication and engagement played a crucial role in making this workshop a truly enriching and rewarding experience for all involved."

Success at the 9th Chilean Transplant Congress!

It is an honor to announce that our laboratory has achieved significant recognition at the 9th Chilean Transplant Congress. During this event, our team presented two research projects that stood out as two of the top five papers presented at the conference.

This achievement underscores our team's unwavering commitment to cutting-edge research in the field of transplantation. We congratulate each member of our talented team for their dedication and hard work, which have led to this well-deserved recognition. This success not only reflects our dedication to excellence in research but also our contribution to the advancement of transplant medicine.

Kidney Allocations Controversy

The Chilean Transplant Society presented its second scientific meeting, where Mr. Manuel Jiménez spoke about the update of the Institute of Public Health and Dr. Javier Domínguez addressed the proposal of an alternative model of organ distribution that is acceptable in Chile, whose discussion was addressed by the Chilean medical community.

"Luciano and his backpack of luminous stars" a story about donation

This Thursday was the launch of the book "Luciano and his backpack of luminous stars", which is a book created to raise awareness in children about the importance of organ donation, allowing generate instances of family conversation about the relevance of being a donor. The literary work brings children closer to the experience of organ donation, from a metaphor that facilitates the integration of this experience into the world of children. In this opportunity we also had the presence of the president of the society of transplant of Chile, Dr. José Manuel Palacios, who told us about the current status of donation in Chile. We invite all of you to read and share this beautiful work, download it in the following link.

Participation in the "International Seminar for Actualization in Prevention and Multidisciplinary Treatment of Arterial Hypertension"

In the context of the "JAHECHA educating to prevent" project, our team was invited to discuss the topics "Hypertension and Biomedicine: New Challenges for Studying an Increasing Disease" and "Is Hypertension an Immune Disease?", exposed by Dr. Cristián Amador and MSc. Stefanny Figueroa, respectively. This seminar was organized in collaboration with the Polytechnic and Artistic University of Paraguay (UPAP) and the Autonomous University of Chile, and was held in Ciudad del Este and Asunción, where our team shared with students of Medicine School different topics related with research and biomedicine.

The XXXV Chilean Congress of Nephrology, Hypertension and Transplantation

Members of our laboratory presented their work in the past congress, developed in Pucón.

Dr. Barrera-Chimal visits us from Mexico

Dr. Barrera-Chimal is pleased with his visit to our laboratory to share his experiences, knowledge and enrich us with his work, exposing in our institution about the vascular mineralcorticoid receptor and macrophages in kidney damage induced by ischemia/reperfusion.

The vascular mineralcorticoid receptor and macrophages in kidney damage induced by ischemia/reperfusion

This Tuesday, October 16 at 4:00 pm we invited you to a conference led by Dr. Jonatan Barrera-Chimal, who comes from Mexico to explain his work on the mineralocorticoid vascular receptor and macrophages in renal damage induced by ischemia / reperfusion, which will be held at the Campus El Llano Subercaseaux of the Universidad Autónoma de Chile.

Visit of representatives from Chilean Society of Nephrology, and from Foundation for Renal Health

Based on our continuos participation and compromise in different activities related to the nephrology in Chile, we were visited by representatives of the Foundation for Renal Health, Dr. Eduardo Lorca (Past-President of Chilean Society of Nephrology), and Mrs. Andrea Aranda, manager of the Chilean Society of nephrology. This visit allowed to know more about our laboratory and facilities, and to reinforce the relations between health/clinical entities and the research in nephrology.