Kidney Transplant Research

Genotype as a Predictor of Mycophenolate Mofetil Related Complications in Pediatric Kidney Transplant Recipients
This study will evaluate the association of genotype with the risk of leucopenia in pediatric kidney transplant recipients treated with Mycophenolate Mofetil.

The Kidney Transplant Program participates in the North American Pediatric Renal Trials and Collaborative Study (NAPRTCS) Group, a network of large volume centers geared toward sharing information and providing opportunities for collaborative research.

The Transition from Hospital to Home in Parents of Pediatric Solid Organ Transplant Recipients
This new study will look at discharge readiness after receiving a kidney transplant.

Clinical Study To Identify The Source And Pathogenesis Of BK Virus In Renal Transplant Recipients
This study examines the source of BK virus in renal transplant recipients as being the donor rather than the recipient. Children's Hospital of Wisconsin currently is enrolling patients for this study.

Quality of Life in Pediatric Solid Organ Transplant Recipients
This study looks at how patients and parents perceive a recipient's quality of life and sense of vulnerability post-transplant at several different time intervals. Children's Hospital of Wisconsin currently is enrolling patients for this study.