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Nano-sabbatical and Micro-sabbatical Program

This program allows interested investigators to visit the Center and acquire new experimental techniques that they can utilize to address their experimental questions or to pursue new methods, technology and develop novel lines of investigations.

Nano-sabbatical: This program lasts 1 to 2 days

Micro-sabbatical: This program lasts 1 to 2 weeks.

Your time in a sabbatical is intended to provide training tailored to your needs and can include any of the following plus more.

  1. Models of AKI
  2. Isolation of proximal tubular cells from rodent kidneys
  3. Kidney Transplantation techniques and training
  4. Collecting and growing primary cell lines
  5. Determining oxygen consumption
  6. Assays for Ang II and other molecules
After returning to your institution, interactions with appropriate faculty will be maintained to help with trouble shooting and establishment of the methods at your institution.