The Renal and Urological Sciences [RUS] IRG will review grant applications to investigate systemic or local diseases affecting the kidney, urinary tract, and male genital system. This includes clinical, translational and fundamental studies of the disease state and its treatment as well as of normal growth, development, structure, and function.
Specifically, the RUS IRG will review applications directed at understanding: 1) genetic, cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying regulation of fluid and mineral balance in the intact kidney and in the diverse cells composing the kidney; 2) pathogenesis of hypertension as it affects the kidney; 3) effects of hormonal functions on the kidney as a whole, normal and abnormal hormonal regulation of kidney and male sexual functions; 4) causes and treatment of acute and chronic disorders that affect the kidney, urinary tract, and male genital system (including sexual dysfunction); and 5) pathogenesis of local or systemic disorders affecting the structure or function of the kidney, urinary tract (including the pelvic floor), or the male genital system. In addition, the RUS IRG will review applications aimed at: 1) development and evaluation of new techniques for investigating disorders of the kidney, urinary tract, and male genital system; 2) development and evaluation of therapies to treat localized or systemic disorders arising from damage to the kidney, urinary tract, or male genital system; 3) translation of basic research to clinical investigation; and 4) treatment of disorders of the kidney, urinary tract, and male genital system.
The following Study Sections are included within the RUS IRG:
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