Welcome to the Rao Lab
We study pathogenic mechanisms to find cures for kidney diseases
Reena Rao, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Medicine
Jared Grantham Kidney Institute
Nephrology and Hypertension & Cancer Center
Office Phone: 913 945 6885
Email: rrao@kumc.edu
Join Us!
If you are interested in joining our lab to perform research in kidney diseases, please directly contact Reena and send a current CV.
Graduate Students
Current KU Medical Center IGPBS students from Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. Programs, come meet us to learn more about our work. Rotation topics will be derived from the lab projects described, based on your interests.
Postdoctoral Research Fellows and Nephrology Clinical Fellows
Highly motivated postdoctoral and clinical fellows with expertise in cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics and mouse related studies are encouraged to apply.
International Trainees/Visiting Scientists with Scholarship/Funding
We welcome international students who are funded by an overseas research fellowship and wishing to join our lab as visiting scientists/trainees.
Undergraduate Students
Students interested in performing biomedical research are welcome to join our Jared Grantham Kidney Institute’s summer program. Visit the Kidney Institute's website to learn more.