Nephrological Issues in Experimental Research

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Welcome to Nephrological Issues In Experimental Nephrology (NIER), an educational website dedicated to offer structure and guidance in the world of nephrological research, in particular for young investigators in nephrology.

The author of the best poster entry will receive an award and 1000 euro. The runners-up will receive an honorable mention and 500 and 250 euro respectively! For instructions & rules click here Instructions for "Methods in Renal research" Poster contest 2009. The deadline for submission of posters will be March 25th 2009!

Every PhD student will at some point ask him- or herself 'How do I write my first paper?'....and most probably associated questions such as 'How do I deal with rejection?'

During an evolving career in scientific research, many questions will be raised starting with "How do I...??". Here on NIER we will help you answer such questions!

NIER is offering you a helping hand in presenting and publishing your work!
In cooperation with Roche, subscribers to NIER can get a free copy of the helpful book Reader-friendly scientific documents; How to write them! Find out how

Spotlight Tri Nguyen
Tri Nguyen is studying factors involved in renal fibrosis, in particular in the context of diabetic nephropathy. He aims to find targets to restore growth factor disturbances in the diabetic kidney.

If you would like to spotlight a young renal researcher or your own work feel free to contact the editorial board.

Research Topics Find the online resources you need in your renal specialty area NIER Resources Investigate unique NIER learning resources by Renal Investigators Dutch Researchers Seek collegial support and find collaborators Registered users only Publications Read recent publications of Dutch Renal Investigators Agenda Find out about upcoming events, dissertations, courses, and funding opportunities Clinical Trials Overview of ongoing Clincial Trials Education Check out available courses and updates on PLAN (Platform AIOs Nefrologie) Useful links Find up-to-date external links to learn more about kidney related research

• Dr. Stephan Segerer: The role of chemokines in renal inflammation (2008)
• Dr. Mirjan M. van Timmeren: The proximal tubular cell, a key player in renal damage (2008)
• Dr. Martine Broekema: Bone marrow-derived cells in kidney repair: A double-edged sword? (2007)
• Dr. Titia Lely: The renin-angiotensin aldosterone system (RAAS) in renal disease (2007)
• Dr. Judith Dasselaar: Relative blood volume measurements during hemodialysis (2007
• Dr. Angelique Rops: Heparan sulfate in glomerular inflammation (2007)
• Dr. Joris Roelofs: The fibrinolytic system in renal disease (2007)
• Dr. Willemijn Windt: Cardiorenal interaction - Therapeutic perspectives (2007)
• Dr. Marc Seelen: Renal Transplantation (2007)