Clinical nephrology research in low-resource settings: opportunities, priorities, and challenges for young investigators.

Shuchi Anand,Bernadette Thomas,John W Stanifer

doi:10.5414/cnp86s110

Abstract

The increased recognition of the growing, worldwide burden of kidney disease has led to calls for prioritizing nephrology research in a global context. However, many challenges exist for young investigators interested in studying kidney disease in low-resource global settings. A lack of clear research priorities, limited funding options, poor infrastructure, difficulty forming partnerships, and unestablished paths for career advancement are a few examples. To discuss these issues, we held a moderated panel discussion in March 2015 as part of the 10th Conference on Kidney Disease in Disadvantaged Populations in Cape Town, South Africa. A group of senior investigators discussed research priorities for studying kidney disease in a global context, collaborations for clinical research, and strategies for dealing with the unique challenges faced by young investigators working in this field.

Highlights

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) disproportionately affect the economic, social, and health outcomes of lower- and middleincome countries (LMIC) [1]
The 10th Conference on Kidney Disease in Disadvantaged Populations was held on March 17 – 18th, 2015in Cape Town, South Africa as a satellite symposium of the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) World Congress of Nephrology 2015
The discussion centered around three key topics: research priorities, building collaborations for clinical research, and career challenges faced by young investigators

Summary

Introduction

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) disproportionately affect the economic, social, and health outcomes of lower- and middleincome countries (LMIC) [1]. As part of the symposium, a moderated panel discussion on career development for young investigators researching kidney disease in low-resource settings was held on March 17th.

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