Genomics of Nephrotic Syndrome

For this study, we are studying the relationship between variations in the genes of the immune system called HLA and how they relate to:

• The risk of developing nephrotic syndrome
• The response to treatment of nephrotic syndrome and
• The risk of recurrence of nephrotic syndrome following kidney transplantation.

Participants will be asked to provide a one time blood sample for DNA testing and information about their health will be collected. 

To be eligible, participants must have:

• Clinical diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome
• Biopsy proven diagnosis of FSGS or MCD and,
• History of living or deceased donor kidney transplantation