Rare renal diseases in Macedonia

Rare renal diseases are an important category of rare diseases, as they can cause great harm to patients, families and society. The research interest of Macedonian clinicians and scientists focuses on the genetics of congenital abnormalities of the kidneys and urinary tract, nephrotic syndrome, steroid resistant, nephrolithiasis and nephrocalcinosis and cystic diseases. Research is carried out in collaboration with well-known laboratories in the United States and Europe. This collaboration leads to the discovery of new genes and pathophysiological pathways, published in The New England Journal of Medicine and other well-known journals. Unfortunately, lack of funding is a major obstacle to an early and appropriate diagnosis. More information about research and expected results can be found here.