Elena Pokidysheva
Research Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Dr. Pokidysheva has expertise in molecular and structural biology, biochemistry, electron microscopy, and animal models. Her current work focuses on solving the mystery of how diabetes and Alport syndrome cause kidney failure in millions of people worldwide. Recently, Elena has made several seminal discoveries about the molecular structure of the kidney filter, including the “garland” architecture and functions of collagen IV molecules of basement membranes. Her discoveries pave the way for the development of therapy.