Kidney stone formation is a significant health problem because of its wide prevalence. It is a complex disease that results from interplay of genetic, dietary and possibly geographic factors. Teasing apart the factors that cause crystal formation, their retention in the kidney and result in stone formation has proven difficult. Once every four years for the last 44 years researchers, scientists and physicians from all over the world who are interested in these issues have met to discuss their latest research. These meetings have been important in disseminating new information, in describing new techniques, and in reshaping, modifying and formulating ideas and scientific approaches. Discussions and collaborations that ensue have been important in propelling the field forward towards new discoveries. In this application, funds are requested to help support the 12th Symposium on Urolithiasis to be held in Ouro Preto, Brazil, in May of 2012. Funds will be used primarily to assist new, young, female and minority researchers attend the meeting. Providing assistance for these researchers will help cement a solid foundation for future research in stone disease.

Public Health Relevance

Kidney stone disease is a prevalent and costly disease, and understanding the causes of the disease, designing new therapies and developing better surgical procedures to treat the disease are paramount. The knowledge exchanged, the ideas generated, and the collaborations formed at this international meeting should lead to novel information that can be used to alleviate this disease.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Type
Conference (R13)
Project #
1R13DK095681-01
Application #
8319718
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZDK1-GRB-N (J4))
Program Officer
Kirkali, Ziya
Project Start
2012-04-02
Project End
2013-03-31
Budget Start
2012-04-02
Budget End
2013-03-31
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
2012
Total Cost
$5,000
Indirect Cost
Name
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Department
Urology
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
937727907
City
Winston-Salem
State
NC
Country
United States
Zip Code
27157