Research
Research in Dr. Romero's lab has several areas of focus:
- Na+-coupled bicarbonate transporters (SLC4 proteins). Our lab studies the structure and function of Na+-coupled bicarbonate transporters in the kidney, eye, gut and other organs.
- Drosophila model and tools. Dr. Romero has led research to develop a model of kidney stones and kidney disease in the fruit fly (drosophila) and 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 levels.
- Transporters and channels. Dr. Romero leads research on the expression and function of transporters and channels. He also researches their unique functions in a variety of rare diseases.
Read more details about our research focus areas in Dr. Romero's research profile.