Summary of the project
The project aims to tackle the critical problem of acute kidney injury (AKI) in the intensive care unit (ICU), specifically focusing on cases related to sepsis or cardiac surgery. AKI is a prevalent and severe condition, with over 50% of ICU patients either experiencing or developing AKI during their stay. This condition has a profound impact on patient health, leading to high short-term mortality rates and long-term morbidity. Currently, AKI is diagnosed through the acute deterioration of renal function, often assessed using plasma creatinine or urine output. The underlying pathophysiology of AKI remains uncertain, but hypoxia of the renal medulla is considered a central factor in its development.

On this page, I will publish results from the scientific work performed as part of this fellowship. Data sets will become available upon publication of results as well as all links to published peer-reviewed publications related to this research.