Speaker: Isis Thomas, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Title: “When Kidneys go rogue: how tiny tubes shape big disease”
Abstract: Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic condition where normal fluid-filled tubules in the kidney expand into large cysts that disrupt function. In this talk, we will explore how kidney tubules normally work like “plumbing for your body” and what happens when this flow is altered. Along the way, I’ll share how my lab studies kidney disease using mouse models, live imaging, and molecular biology, and why understanding these processes matters for future treatments.

The Molecular Biosciences Interest Group (MBIG) seminar series highlights work done on a broad range of science such as neurodevelopment, gene regulation, and cancer by scientists using biological approaches that utilize biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and genetics.  Guest speakers come from local, regional, and national universities to share their research work. The MBIG seminar will take place in-person on Fridays from 12:20 – 1:45 pm in the Clendenin Building, room CL 2010. All faculty, staff, students, and alumni are invited to attend.