Translational Session
Advances in the Use of Immunofluorescence and Immunohistochemistry in Kidney Biopsy Evaluation
November 04, 2023 | 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Location: Room 113, Pennsylvania Convention Center
Session Description
Immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry have long been essential to evaluation of both clinical kidney biopsies and as a research tool. This session explores recent advances in immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry that allow for improved detection of monotypic deposits and assessment of complement activation in clinical kidney biopsy. Advances in research applications of immunofluorescence, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and highly multiplexed forms of immunofluorescence, are also highlighted.
Learning Objective(s)
- Outline specialized immunofluorescence techniques to establish clonality and unmask potential monotypic deposits
- Explain the role of staining for complement in kidney biopsies and as a biomarker of disease activity
- Assess future potential applications of AI to immunofluorescence microscopy
- Articulate the utility of highly multiplexed forms of immunofluorescence as a tool for identifying potential novel targets for therapy
Learning Pathway(s)
- Pathology
Moderators
Presentations
- Evaluating for Monotypic Deposits: Beyond the Usual Immunofluorescence Panel
02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
- Using Immunohistochemistry to Assess Complement Activation in the Kidney Biopsy
02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
- Using Artificial Intelligence in the Analysis of Kidney Immunofluorescence
03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
- Using Highly Multiplexed Immunofluorescence to Further Understanding of Kidney Diseases
03:30 PM - 04:00 PM