This is the first episode of a three-part KDIGO Conversations in Nephrology series on APOL1 kidney disease. Host Kirk Campbell, MD (University of Pennsylvania, United States), speaks with Bessie Young, MD (University of Washington, United States) about the discovery, burden, and biology of APOL1 kidney disease. Their discussion explores how APOL1 variants contribute to increased kidney disease risk in people of African ancestry, recent findings on protective variants, and ongoing research toward targeted therapies.

Learn more and access resources from the KDIGO Controversies Conference on APOL1 Kidney Disease: https://kdigo.org/conferences/apol1-kidney-disease/

This podcast was supported by Vertex Pharmaceuticals.