Translational Session
The Kidney-Brain Axis: Mechanisms of Cognitive Dysfunction and Novel Therapeutic Strategies in CKD
October 24, 2026 | 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Location: Mile High Ballroom 1A, Convention Center
Session Description
Over the past five years, interest in the kidney-brain axis, mechanisms of cognitive dysfunction in CKD, and potential novel therapeutics has grown exponentially. This session covers mechanisms of cognitive dysfunction and novel therapeutic strategies in CKD, with an emphasis on translational studies.
Learning Objective(s)
- Explain how to measure cognitive impairment in CKD
- Describe the pathophysiology of the brain-kidney communication in CKD
- Identify potential novel therapeutic strategies targeting CKD-associated cognitive impairment
Learning Pathway(s)
- CKD Non-Dialysis
- Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Health
Moderators
Presentations
- Identifying Cognitive Dysfunction in CKD and Potentially Modifiable Factors to Augment Cognitive Function
02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
- Gut Dysbiosis and Brain Health in CKD
02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
- Neuroinflammation in CKD
03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
- Interventions to Improve Cognitive Function in CKD
03:30 PM - 04:00 PM