Research

Research in Dr. Romero's lab has several areas of focus:

• Na+-coupled bicarbonate transporters. Our lab studies the structure and function of Na+-coupled bicarbonate transporters in the kidney, gut and other organs.
• Drosophila model and tools. Dr. Romero has led research to develop a model of kidney stones and kidney disease in drosophila, commonly known as fruit fly, as well as drosophila tools to study the kidneys and gut.
• Preclinical ultrasound imaging. Our team characterized vision in NBCe1-knockout animals, laying the foundation for using ultrasound to image and measure the physical properties and function of the kidney, heart and liver.
• Tools to measure cell and kidney function. Our lab builds molecular and hardware tools to measure kidney function at the cell and organ level.
• Transporters and channels. Dr. Romero leads research on the expression and function of transporters and channels and on their unique functions.

Read more details about our research focus areas in Dr. Romero's research profile.