What lies beyond GWAS? 🧬 Last Wednesday Sidhant Puntambekar, computational biologist in the Sampson Lab gave a presentation breaking down the complexity of mapping mechanisms that go beyondunderlie pediatric steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome GWAS associations.#kidneyomics

Last week, we dove into Motif Enrichment Analysis with Dr. Arif Rather, a post-doc in @dongwon_lee lab. This identifies short, recurring DNA patterns that may influence gene activity. From setup to interpretation, Arif led an insightful @celldiscovnet workshop! #WorkshopRecap

We learned a lot & had fun all the while at the Podocyte Conference in Hamburg last month. Thank you so much to the organizers for putting together a terrific set of scientific sessions and social activities @PodocyteIPC @ISGDtweets @Tobias_B_Huber @SannaCherchiLab #kidneyomics

Happy 4th of July from all of us at Sampson Lab! While you’re out enjoying the fireworks, BBQs, and sunshine, don’t forget to stay hydrated, especially important for kidney health! 💧🧬

Meet Anthea, one of our amazing summer interns at the Sampson Lab!. This summer, she is helping support our research on nephrotic syndrome, bringing fresh perspective, curiosity, and a whole lot of energy to the team. 🧬✨ #InternSpotlight #SampsonLab #SummerInternship

Most kids with nephrotic syndrome are diagnosed with minimal change disease, meaning their kidneys look almost normal under a microscope, but symptoms tell a different story. #nephrology #genomics #kidneyomics #pediatrics #pediatricnephrology #nephroticsyndrome #raredisease

RT @TheSampsonLab: By participating in the BIGKiDs Study, families help us uncover the genetic causes of nephrotic syndrome in children. Yo….

By participating in the BIGKiDs Study, families help us uncover the genetic causes of nephrotic syndrome in children. Your involvement helps improve diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care for kids worldwide. Let’s build a healthier future together.

Every child who joins the BIGKiDs Study brings us closer to a future with better treatments and hope for a cure. By donating a sample, you're helping researchers uncover the genetic causes of this rare kidney disease. 📩 Sign up or learn more at

Nephrotic syndrome can be difficult to detect early, but here are two common signs to watch for. These symptoms can be subtle at first. Raising awareness helps families and clinicians catch it early and take action. #NephroticSyndrome #SampsonLab #Genomics #RareDisease

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month from the Sampson Lab!.We honor and support the LGBTQ+ community this month and every month. Inclusion, representation, and respect are at the heart of everything we do—because science moves forward when everyone belongs. 💙

Why does your DNA matter?🧬 . Because it holds clues that can unlock answers, not just for your child’s care, but for families everywhere facing nephrotic syndrome. 💙 . Swipe to see how your sample can spark change. #thesampsonlab #nephroticsyndrome #DNA #raredisease

She eventually agreed 🤝. @kidneyomicsamps

So, what is a genome?

Kathy Madrazo, MD, explains the BIGKiDs study. For more information: @kidneyomicsamps

I mean, isn’t ASE on everyone’s mind? . @kidneyomicsamps

Understanding a Genome-Wide Association Study (GWAS) . @kidneyomicsamps

A little bit of this, a little bit of that, a lot of love for this team <3 . @kidneyomicsamps

May the 4th be with you.