The Parekh Lab

Investigating the clinical, genetic, and environmental risk factors leading to chronic kidney disease.

INSIGHT Study

The INSIGHT study is developing insight into nephrotic syndrome: Investigating genes, health, and therapeutics.

Focused on clinical research.

Local, national, and international research collaborations.

We collect, store, and analyze biospecimens (blood, urine, saliva) to determine risk factors for, and longitudinal outcomes of, kidney disease.

Interested in learning more about our research? Visit the Research Projects page.

Thank you to our patients, families and funding partners for their generous support of our research program.

New Publication Alert!
Prediction of Short- and Long-Term Outcomes in Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome is now available online. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ekir.2019.12.015
New! Vaccinations infographic for nephrotic syndrome
View our new infographic on guidelines for vaccinating a child with nephrotic syndrome.
New! Travel guide for nephrotic syndrome
View our new infographic on guidelines for traveling with nephrotic syndrome.
New! Nephrotic syndrome guide for schools
View our new infographic on guidelines for schools for children with nephrotic syndrome.
Nephrotic syndrome infographics now available!
View our new set of infographics on medications in nephrotic syndrome, developed in collaboration with families participating in the INSIGHT research study.
Dr. Rulan Parekh named Canada Research Chair
Dr. Parekh named Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology by the Government of Canada.
INSIGHT study findings on CBC news
Parents’ poor comprehension tied to more relapses in children with chronic illness.
Dr. Rulan Parekh appointed Director, Division of Nephrology
Dr. Rulan Parekh appointed as Division Director for Nephrology in the Department of Medicine, University of Toronto.