Lisa Robinson

Research Synopsis

Robinson’s research actively explores the mechanisms by which the immune system contributes to progressive kidney disease and to cardiovascular disease. Her research program integrates molecular biology, cell biology, advanced microscopic, and biochemical approaches with experimental models of inflammation, cardiovascular disease, and kidney injury. 

Robinson’s collaborative research program also explores new methods to optimize preservation of donor kidneys prior to transplantation.

As a clinician-scientist and paediatric nephrologist, Robinson’s ultimate goal is to use the new knowledge generated from her research to transform the care that children with kidney disease receive. Understanding the pathogenesis and complex biology that underlies inflammatory renal disease is critical for the design of innovative, rational therapies.