National APOL1 Kidney Disease Awareness Day: Live Educational Webinar

Every person inherits 2 copies of the APOL1 gene. Sometimes, there is a change in one or both of the APOL1 genes. Those who inherit a change in both copies of their APOL1 genes have 10x the risk for developing kidney disease. These gene changes are only found in people of African descent. People who are more likely to have the high-risk APOL1 genotype may identify as Black, African American, Hispanic, Latino, or Afro-Caribbean. Did You Know? 1 in 8 or 13% of African Americans have the APOL1 gene changes that can cause APOL1 kidney disease. Of these individuals, 1 in 5 will develop APOL1 kidney disease. There are currently no FDA- approved treatments for APOL1 kidney disease. Approximately 40% of nondiabetic kidney failure is caused by APOL1 gene changes. About NephCure NephCure’s missio

Part of the BRIDGING THE GAP - HEALTH EQUITY FOR ALL collection Join the movement to raise awareness of a genetic kidney disease that impacts people of African descent.