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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 16h

🧬 BIGKiDs brings together families from across the U.S. and around the world to help researchers better understand the role of genetics in disease, treatment, and outcomes. Interested in learning more? 📩 bigkids.biobank@childrens.harvard.edu

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Another Staff Spotlight! 🔬💚 Meet Marina Trimmer, MD, Clinical Research Coordinator at the Sampson Lab. Marina brings her medical background and passion for patient-centered care into her work supporting our research and study participants.

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Another word is joining the Sampson Lab Dictionary 📖🧬 This week, we’re breaking down epigenetics, a term you may hear often in genetics and biomedical research.

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Steroid-sensitive or steroid-resistant...what does that actually mean for someone with nephrotic syndrome? 💊🧬 Swipe through for a quick breakdown of these two terms and why steroid response is an important part of understanding the disease.

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Meet Guy Chowers, a Pediatric Nephrologist and postdoctoral fellow in the Sampson Lab. Co-mentored by Dr. Magda Riedl-Khursigara at the Broad Institute, Guy is spending two years in our lab leading a research project on functionally characterizing nephrotic syndrome genes. 🔬💚

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Meet Dr. Rogelio Maya Quinta, a BIGKiDs collaborator in Monterrey, Mexico! 🇲🇽 A nephrologist at Hospital Zambrano Hellion TecSalud, Dr. Maya brings expertise in kidney disease, dialysis, and transplantation to our growing international research network.

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Today’s Sampson Lab Dictionary word: glomerulus — a tiny but powerful filter inside the kidney that helps clean the blood and start the process of making urine. Small structure, big job. #SampsonLab #SampsonLabDictionary #Glomerulus #KidneyResearch

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Meet Arif Rather, PhD 👋 Arif is a postdoctoral fellow in the Dongwon Lee Lab and one of the researchers we’re lucky to have on our team! His work focuses on machine learning, computational genomics, and better understanding the biology behind disease. #Sampsonlab #staffspotlight #genomics

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Last week, we said goodbye to visiting researcher Victoria Mezger! During her time with us, Victoria studied RNA editing in nephrotic syndrome and how genetic variation may affect kidney and immune function. Wishing her all the best at Heidelberg University Medical School! 🎓

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Today’s Sampson Dictionary word is: Biomarker 🔬. A biomarker is a measurable sign that can offer important information about what is happening in the body. Swipe to learn more about biomarkers! #SampsonDictionary #Biomarker #KidneyResearch #Genomics #NephroticSyndrome #SampsonLab

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Behind every post, update, and story from the Sampson Lab is someone helping bring our research beyond the lab. 👋 Meet Julia, our Social Media & Community Outreach Coordinator! She helps connect our work with patients, families, collaborators, and the broader community.

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🎉Congratulations to co-PIs Matt Sampson and Dongwon Lee on receiving a five-year R01 grant from NIDDK! 👏🧬 Their project will analyze single-nucleus multiome data from human kidney and immune cells to better understand the molecular mechanisms involved in kidney disease.

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Sampson Lab members Michelle McNulty and Matt Sampson contributed to a new study exploring how genetic risk for hematuria may differ by sex. Read more here: buff.ly/6NTf32P #KidneyResearch #Genomics #KidneyGenetics #SampsonLab

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Today’s Sampson Dictionary word is: Genotype 🧬 Our genes help shape many parts of who we are, but what exactly does genotype mean? Swipe to learn how genotype can influence traits, disease risk, and the way the body may respond to treatment. #SampsonDictionary #Genotype

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Meet Dra. Alma Gabriela Torres Ontiveros from Chihuahua, Mexico, one of our BIGKiDs Study collaborators. We’re grateful to collaborate with providers like Dra. Torres as we continue working to better understand kidney disease and support children and families across communities.

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Meet the people behind the science! 🧬 Today, we’re introducing Beomsu Kim, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow studying how genetics and multi-omics data can deepen our understanding of kidney disease. #MeetTheSampsonLab #KidneyResearch #Genomics

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

What is the BIGKiDs Study, and how can participating help move childhood kidney disease research forward? Here’s a quick preview of what families need to know. Watch the full video through the link in our bio or on the Sampson Lab YouTube channel. #BIGKiDsStudy #SampsonLab #NephroticSyndrome

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

We are proud to celebrate Dr. Matt Sampson, Principal Investigator of the Sampson Lab, for making it to the Boston Combined Residency Program Faculty Teaching Honor Roll for the 2025–2026 academic year! 👏

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Meet Victoria! 👋🧬 We’re excited to introduce another member of the Sampson Lab team. Her work brings together mathematics, medicine, and genomics to help advance our understanding of kidney disease. Grateful to have her on the team💙 #SampsonLab #MeetTheTeam #KidneyResearch

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

What do you really know about nephrotic syndrome? From who it affects to the symptoms families may notice first, swipe through for a quick overview of this rare kidney condition. #NephroticSyndrome #KidneyHealth #SampsonLab #KidneyResearch #HealthEducation

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Think of your kidneys like filters. When they are working properly, they keep important proteins in the blood. Proteinuria happens when extra protein shows up in the urine, which can be a sign the kidney’s filtration system needs a closer look. Tiny word, important clue.

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Shoutout to Michelle McNulty, MS, a computational biologist, stats expert, and a driving force behind our kidney disease genetics research 🧬 We're lucky to have her on the team. 💙 #StaffSpotlight #TeamScience #KidneyResearch #Bioinformatics #Sampsonlab

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Today's word is "Genomics," The study of the genome, and one of our favorite words in the Sampson Lab. By exploring how genes interact with one another and the environment, genomics helps researchers better understand the genetic basis of disease. What word should we define next? 👀

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

When a condition is chronic, the need for research is ongoing. 💚 This Chronic Disease Awareness Month, we are recognizing the importance of research that does not stop when a diagnosis is made. Continued research helps us better understand these conditions

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

July 10 is Chronic Disease Awareness Day. Chronic conditions can affect anyone, at any age, and for many patients and families, the journey does not end with a diagnosis. That is why ongoing research matters. #ChronicDiseaseAwarenessDay #ChronicDiseaseAwarenessMonth

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Meet Caleb Holmes, our summer intern! ☀️ Caleb is an undergraduate student at Rutgers University and is joining us through the Harvard Summer Research Program in Kidney Medicine. We’re so excited to have him with us this summer and can’t wait to see him learn and grow🧬💚

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Happy 4th of July from the Sampson Lab! 🇺🇸✨ Wishing our community a safe, joyful, and healthy Independence Day! #FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay #SampsonLab #KidneyGenomics #BostonChildrensHospital

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

We are back with the Sampson Lab Dictionary! Today, we are covering gene expression The process of turning genetic information into action. 🧬 Basically, it is how your cells decide which instructions to use, when to use them, and how much of a protein or RNA product to make. #SampsonLab

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

BIGKiDs es un estudio de investigación en Boston Children’s Hospital enfocado en comprender los factores genómicos que pueden contribuir al síndrome nefrótico y otras enfermedades renales con proteinuria. #BIGKiDsStudy #SampsonLab #InvestigaciónRenal #GenómicaRenal

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

What is the BIGKiDs Study? BIGKiDs, the Biobank to Illuminate the Genomics of Kidney Diseases, is a research study at Boston Children’s Hospital focused on understanding the genomic factors that may contribute to nephrotic syndrome and other proteinuric kidney diseases.

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

La medicina genómica ayuda a los investigadores a mirar más profundamente cómo el ADN puede influir en la salud y la enfermedad. No reemplaza la atención clínica ni ofrece todas las respuestas de inmediato, pero ayuda a los investigadores a hacer preguntas más precisas.

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Genomic medicine helps researchers look deeper into how DNA may influence health and disease. It does not replace clinical care or provide every answer right away, but it helps researchers ask more precise questions and study patterns that may lead to new insights.

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Congratulations to Dongwon Lee, Anya Greenberg, and collaborators on their recent publication! We’re excited to celebrate Dongwon’s contribution and highlight Anya, co-first author and former research assistant.

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Congratulations to Jeerthi Kannan, MS, Research Assistant in the Dongwon Lee Lab, on her final presentation today! Thank you, Jeerthi, for your hard work, curiosity, and contributions to the lab. We are grateful for everything you’ve brought to the team and wish you all the best!

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

AI is not replacing kidney researchers. It is helping researchers look across large datasets, recognize patterns, and ask more informed questions. #SampsonLab #KidneyResearch #AIInResearch #ArtificialIntelligence #KidneyGenomics #Genomics

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Cada muestra ayuda a los investigadores a aprender más. El estudio BIGKiDs utiliza muestras biológicas e información médica de pacientes para comprender mejor los factores genómicos que pueden contribuir al síndrome nefrótico y otras enfermedades renales con proteinuria.

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Every sample helps researchers learn more. The BIGKiDs Study uses biosamples and health information from patients and families to better understand the genomic factors that may contribute to nephrotic syndrome and other proteinuric kidney diseases.

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

POV: you’re learning genetics one Sampson Lab Dictionary post at a time. Today’s word: allele: tiny DNA differences, big role in helping researchers understand how genetics can shape health and disease. #SampsonLab #SampsonLabDictionary #GeneticsTok #ScienceTok #Genomics

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Chronic kidney disease is complex, and every patient’s experience can look different. Research helps us look beyond the diagnosis. At the Sampson Lab, our work in kidney genomics and nephrotic syndrome research helps move kidney care forward, one question at a time.

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Happy Pride Month 🌈 Celebrating inclusion, community, and being yourself. Feliz Mes del Orgullo 🌈 Celebrando la inclusión, la comunidad y ser uno mismo. #PrideMonth #SampsonLab #InclusionInScience #PrideInSTEM

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Staff reflections highlight the kind of environment we strive to build: one where diverse expertise, shared knowledge, and meaningful teamwork help our staff grow both personally and professionally. #nephrology #genomics #kidneyomics #pediatricnephrology #nephroticsyndrome

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Welcome to the Sampson Lab Dictionary. These are terms we use every day in our work to better understand kidney disease and advance research through genomics. #SampsonLab #KidneyGenomics #Genomics #PrecisionMedicine #BIGKiDsStudy

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Collaboration, curiosity, and a shared commitment to advancing kidney genomics research. 🧬 Moments from our recent lab meeting at the Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics, as we continue working toward a better understanding of nephrotic syndrome. #SampsonLab #KidneyGenomics #NephroticSyndrome

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

At the BIGKiDs Study, research is about more than data. It is about helping build a better future for children and families affected by kidney disease. #SampsonLab #BIGKiDsStudy #KidneyResearch #KidneyGenomics #InvestigaciónRenal #PediatricResearch

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

🎉 Last week, we gathered as a lab to celebrate the milestone of Choah Kim, Eric Sakkas, and Junmo Sung as they prepare for their next chapter in medicine and research. We can’t wait to see the impact you’ll continue to make in healthcare, science, and beyond!

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Ran Blekhman @blekhman.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Some thoughts on where AI in genomics stands right now, building on a symposium we recently hosted at UChicago. Seven points, ranging from why scaling DNA models hasn't delivered, to why metadata is the real bottleneck, to the weird backlash against AI in academia open.substack.com/pub/blekhman...

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Seven points on the current state of AI in genomics

A grounded take from the messy middle of an AI revolution

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Kidney disease impacts more than physical health; it also affects how people think, feel, and navigate everyday life. Supporting mental health is not separate from treating kidney disease; it’s part of it. #KidneyHealth #MentalHealthMatters #Nephrology #SampsonLab #BIGKiDsStudy

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Kidney disease affects more than physical health; it can also have a significant impact on mental well-being. Support, resources, and open conversations can make a meaningful difference. #KidneyHealth #MentalHealthMatters #NephroticSyndrome #ChronicIllness #SampsonLab #BIGKiDsStudy

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

🧬 While there are tens of thousands of genes, only a portion directly code for proteins, the molecules that carry out essential functions in our cells. Understanding this helps us study how genetic variation impacts health and disease.

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Sampson Lab for Kidney Genomics @thesampsonlab.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Diagnosing nephrotic syndrome starts with understanding what’s happening inside the body 🧬 Each test plays a role in guiding the right diagnosis and the right care. #SampsonLab #NephroticSyndrome #KidneyDisease #KidneyGenomics #Nephrology

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