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University of Colorado Anschutz Renal Division

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Official account of the University of Colorado Anschutz Renal Division. Sharing research, innovation, and updates in kidney care. Not medical advice. Visit us at medschool.cuanschutz.edu/renal

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University of Colorado Anschutz Renal Division @cu-kidney.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
CU Renal at the Denver Kidney Walk! #nkf #kidneywalk
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University of Colorado Anschutz Renal Division @cu-kidney.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Renal at the Rockies! A great win with our fellows!
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University of Colorado Anschutz Renal Division @cu-kidney.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Could frailty help identify who is at greater risk for cognitive decline in CKD? 🧠🔬 In this new study, our researchers found frailty was linked to a higher risk of cognitive impairment in men with chronic kidney disease. Read more: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42426339/ #KidneyResearch
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University of Colorado Anschutz Renal Division @cu-kidney.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
🫀 Exciting new research from many of our investigators! This study uncovers a key cell population driving cardiac inflammation and fibrosis, and identifies KLF4 as a promising therapeutic target. Read more: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42619593/ #CardioResearch #Research
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KLF4 in Smooth Muscle Cell-Derived Progenitor Cells Is Essential for Angiotensin II-Induced Cardiac Inflammation and Fibrosis - PubMed
Overall, our data reveal the contribution of AdvSca1-SM cells to myofibroblasts in the setting of AngII-induced cardiac fibrosis. KLF4 not only maintains the stemness of AdvSca1-SM cells but also orchestrates their response to profibrotic stimuli and interactions with T cells. KLF4 may serve as a th …
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University of Colorado Anschutz Renal Division @cu-kidney.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
What do coffee, tea, lunch, and a great icebreaker have in common? They helped bring our team together! ☕😊 Thanks to everyone who joined the Renal Division's coffee social at T-Street Café. It's always great getting to know colleagues outside of our day-to-day work.
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University of Colorado Anschutz Renal Division @cu-kidney.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
🩺📊 New research from our investigators takes an initial step to understand the influence of women's reproductive health and ADPKD. An analysis of the HALT-PKD studies found that pregnancy was not associated with faster kidney disease progression. tinyurl.com/uwm885ns #KidneyResearch #ADPKD
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Pregnancy and Kidney Disease Progression in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease - PubMed
Pregnancy was not associated with ADPKD progression among women with early- and late-stage ADPKD enrolled in the HALT-PKD trial.
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University of Colorado Anschutz Renal Division @cu-kidney.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Glad to see our Fellows are having a great time at NBLU!
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University of Colorado Anschutz Renal Division @cu-kidney.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Proud of our Renal Division’s Social & Volunteer Events Committee! 💙 On 4/17, volunteers with @foodbankrockies.bsky.social helped provide 14,792 meals to our community. 🍎🥕 Thanks to everyone who served! 🙌 #Volunteer #Community
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University of Colorado Anschutz Renal Division @cu-kidney.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Celebrating World Kidney Day at Great Chefs of the West #NKF #GreatChefsOfTheWest #WorldKidneyDay
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University of Colorado Anschutz Renal Division @cu-kidney.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Anip Bansal on being named to the 2026 Clinical Excellence Society! 🌟 Your dedication to compassionate, world‑class patient care continues to inspire our community. 👏💙 #ClinicalExcellence #CUAnschutz
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University of Colorado Anschutz Renal Division @cu-kidney.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Loved the Renal Division Coffee Social at T‑Street yesterday! ☕️💬 Fun conversations, new connections, and even bingo. Big shoutout to the Renal Social & Volunteer Events committee for making it happen!
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University of Colorado Anschutz Renal Division @cu-kidney.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Congratulations to Anip Bansal, MD on joining the Clinical Excellence Society! His compassion, commitment, and exceptional care truly make a difference for our patients and community. So well deserved. 👏
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University of Colorado Anschutz Renal Division @cu-kidney.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
An exciting opportunity to work alongside our researchers in Renal! Join us! cu.taleo.net/careersectio...
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Research Services Laboratory Professional (Open Rank , Intermediate or Senior)
Click the link provided to see the complete job description.
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University of Colorado Anschutz Renal Division @cu-kidney.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
We’re proud to share that Dr. Larry Chan has been named Professor Emeritus. Thank you for 43 years of outstanding contributions to the university, your field, and our trainees.
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University of Colorado Anschutz Renal Division @cu-kidney.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Celebrating the season with our incredible fellowship team at the 2025 Renal Holiday Celebration! Grateful for their dedication and passion for advancing kidney care.
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University of Colorado Anschutz Renal Division @cu-kidney.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
🔥🔥We are thrilled to announce that we matched all six fellowship positions!👏 Congratulations to Drs. Ahmadzadeh, Chandler, Kivlin, Nallapareddy, Rathi & Sugar! 🔥🎉👏🎊‼️
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University of Colorado Anschutz Renal Division @cu-kidney.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Please take a moment to look over our latest published research! 📚 A randomized controlled trial evaluated the effect of pravastatin on kidney disease outcomes in adult patients with early-stage autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease 🔗 Read the full study pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41077128/
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University of Colorado Anschutz Renal Division @cu-kidney.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
We're hiring for 3 exciting positions. Explore the openings and apply today! Part-Time Research Services Clinical Sciences Professional (38296) Instructor of Clinical Practice (38289) Post-Doctoral Fellow (38031) tinyurl.com/46tjkk4h
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University of Colorado Anschutz Renal Division @cu-kidney.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Check out our latest published research! 📚 Community Health Worker Support for Hispanic and Latino Individuals Receiving Hemodialysis: The Navigate-Kidney Randomized Clinical Trial 🔗 Read the full study on PubMed pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41203234/
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Community Health Worker Support for Hispanic and Latino Individuals Receiving Hemodialysis: The Navigate-Kidney Randomized Clinical Trial - PubMed
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03978806.
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University of Colorado Anschutz Renal Division @cu-kidney.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
🌟 Excited to cheer on our amazing Nephrology Fellows heading to ASN #KidneyWk! 🎉 Your dedication to advancing kidney health and research inspires us all. Whether you're presenting, networking, or soaking in new knowledge—know that your CU Renal Division team is proud of you!
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CU Anschutz Endocrinology @cuendocrinology.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Endocrine Research Conference: Dr Vienna Brunt from Nephrology spoke on her work related to the connection between #kidney disease and #cardiovascular disease. @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social
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University of Colorado Anschutz Renal Division @cu-kidney.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
📢 New research from our team in Circulation! Yapping Less, Contracting More: TAX1BP3 as a Regulator of Vascular Smooth Muscle Differentiation and Therapeutic Target 💡 🔗 doi.org/10.1161/CIRC...
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University of Colorado Anschutz Renal Division @cu-kidney.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
🧬CU nephrologist Dr. James Dylewski is co-leading NEPTUNE, a national study on rare kidney diseases like Alport syndrome, FSGS, and membranous nephropathy. With 1,000+ participants, it’s advancing understanding and treatment of nephrotic syndrome. Read more here: tinyurl.com/2j8updzw
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A Clinical Study at the Forefront of Investigating Rare Kidney Diseases
NEPTUNE, a multi-site clinical study, brings together different types of researchers to learn more about what drives some types of kidney disease.
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University of Colorado Anschutz Renal Division @cu-kidney.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Proud to see this work in American Journal of Physiology - Renal Physiology! Including one of our own researchers Matteus Krappitz🔬Check it out! "Valosin-containing protein in ciliary morphology: a novel target in ADPKD" doi.org/10.1152/ajpr...
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National Kidney Foundation @kidney.org · 29/09/2025
#HispanicHeritageMonth is a time to honor the history, achievements, and resilience of Hispanic/Latino communities while reflecting on the health challenges that disproportionately impact them, including kidney disease. Follow along as we keep sharing stories and resources throughout the month. 🧡
Hispanic Heritage Month
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University of Colorado Anschutz Renal Division @cu-kidney.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
🧠 New Case Report Alert! Karakadze, Sugar & Teitelbaum present compelling evidence that icodextrin lowers serum sodium in a dose-dependent fashion in peritoneal dialysis patients. 📄 Read the full report pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40740020/ #Nephrology #PeritonealDialysis #Icodextrin #Hyponatremia
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University of Colorado Anschutz Renal Division @cu-kidney.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
📢 New Research Alert! Check out this important study published in part by one of our own faculty 👏 Associations Between Serum Sodium, Peritoneal Dialysis-Associated Peritonitis, and Mortality in the Peritoneal Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study (PDOPPS) pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40220849/
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Associations Between Serum Sodium, Peritoneal Dialysis-Associated Peritonitis, and Mortality in the Peritoneal Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study (PDOPPS) - PubMed
Variations in serum sodium were associated with death but not peritonitis risk. Future studies are needed to understand the mechanisms underpinning these associations and whether modification of serum...
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University of Colorado Anschutz Renal Division @cu-kidney.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Happy National APP Week 2025! 🎉 We proudly recognize the vital contributions of Advanced Practice Providers—PAs, NPs, CRNAs, CNSs, CNMs, and CAAs—who deliver compassionate, high-quality care and make a lasting impact on patients’ lives. 💙 #APPWeek
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University of Colorado Anschutz Renal Division @cu-kidney.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Teamwork beyond the office! 🙌🏻 Some of our staff had the privilege of volunteering at Food Bank of the Rockies this morning to help fight hunger in our community. #volunteering #FoodBankoftheRockies
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University of Colorado Anschutz Renal Division @cu-kidney.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
We’re proud to spotlight the groundbreaking work of Drs. Kristen Nowak & Katharina Hopp, whose research is shaping the future of ADPKD care. Read the full story: www.uchealth.org/today/explor... 🔬 #ADPKD #KidneyResearch #UCHealth #CalorieRestriction #MedicalInnovation #CUKidney
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Exploring ADPKD treatments: Can reducing calories help control hereditary kidney disease?
A patient's experience with an ADPKD treatment trial focusing on calorie reduction to manage hereditary kidney disease.
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University of Colorado Anschutz Renal Division @cu-kidney.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
We're excited to welcome to our new CU Nephrology Fellows! @cu-kidney.bsky.social
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