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Improving stone disease treatment
Defining the pathogenesis of nephrolithiasis to address critical unanswered questions that will improve patient care, including treatment and prevention strategies
Refining diagnostic imaging tests
Using translational imaging research to develop noninvasive, in vivo diagnostic tests to characterize kidney mineralization, differentiate stone type and early precursor lesions, and identify factors that increase risk of chronic kidney disease
Developing accurate phenotyping and risk stratification
Investigating the molecular mechanisms, biochemical relationships and epidemiologic data that allow early identification of risk factors for development and recurrence of stone disease

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The O'Brien Urology Research Center at Mayo Clinic investigates critical unanswered questions in nephrolithiasis research.

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The O'Brien Urology Research Center has programs and resources that emphasize discovery, innovative therapeutics and novel diagnostics related to urology research.

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Three core facilities supported by the O'Brien Research Center provide both Mayo Clinic and external investigators with access to state-of-the-art technical resources and services.

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Pilot and Feasibility Studies Program

The O'Brien Urology Research Center promotes and supports new basic, clinical and translational research in kidney stone disease.

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The center provides integrated research education to current and future nephrologists.

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