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IgA Nephropathy (IgAN)

IgAN is a progressive, autoimmune chronic kidney disease that develops through the 4-hit cascade and can result in kidney failure in the majority of patients within their lifetime.1  

1. Cheung CK, et al. Nat Rev Nephrol. Published online September 4, 2024. doi:10.1038/s41581-024-00885-3.

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NephU is an educational resource supported by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC).

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Our Mission Is To Improve The Future Outcomes For Individuals With Kidney Disease & Other Related Conditions

We Provide The Latest Information & Resources Regarding Kidney Disease Topics:

Rare Kidney Diseases (PKD, IgAN, Others)

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Kidney Disease & Mental Health

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Kidney Disease & Comorbid Conditions

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Transplantation & Dialysis

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Who Is NephU?

We are an engaged community of health care professionals and advocates collaborating to improve kidney health. Our community includes:

Nephrologists
Nurse Practitioners
Physician Assistants
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Radiologists
Dietitians
Fellows/Residents
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Pharmacists
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What Is NephU?

NephU is a growing community where nephrology health care professionals engage, collaborate, and utilize resources to help improve future outcomes for those with kidney disease and other related conditions.

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Upcoming Webinars

On-Demand Webinars

From Diagnosis to Management in IgA Nephropathy: How Health Literacy Shapes the Patient Journey

On-Demand Webinar May 15, 2025

Learn about health literacy and how it impacts patients with CKD including IgAN. Dr. Velez will share her expertise as a nephrologist treating patients with IgAN as well as discuss some of the challenges in her own practice.Read More

The Immunomodulating Role of B-cells in IgA Nephropathy – Focus on APRIL

On-Demand Webinar April 9, 2025

This webinar will explore how B-cell biology, including the role of APRIL (A Proliferation-Inducing Ligand), informs our understanding of IgAN and opens new avenues for therapeutic intervention.Read More

Cooking Demo: Dietary Considerations for Patients with IgA Nephropathy

On-Demand Webinar March 13, 2025

Registered Dietitian Lauren Levy and Kidney-Friendly Chef Anthony Valentine come together to bring their expertise in nutrition and IgAN, including discussing the basics of nutritional concepts – such as sodium and protein –  in patients with IgAN.Read More

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From Diagnosis to Management in IgA Nephropathy: How Health Literacy Shapes the Patient Journey

On-Demand Webinar May 15, 2025
Learn about health literacy and how it impacts patients with CKD including IgAN. Dr. Velez will share her expertise as a nephrologist treating patients with IgAN as well as discuss some of the challenges in her own practice.Read More

Key Takeaways for Clinicians from the KDIGO 2025 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation, Management, & Treatment of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)

Video April 30, 2025
This is the first guideline from KDIGO on a rare kidney disease, and provides healthcare providers, stakeholders, and people living with ADPKD with practical tools to improve diagnosis, care, and treatment, and address the complex challenges of managing this genetic …Read More

Hot Topics in Nephrology: Updates on the Federal Nomination Process & the Utility of the Transplant Wait List

Audio/Podcast April 29, 2025
In 2024, patients on the waiting lists for nearly 20 percent of transplants from deceased donors were skipped over in favor for someone further down the list. This is six times as often as a few years earlier.Read More