Nephrotic syndrome is one of the most common glomerular diseases and renal histology reveals the presence of minimal change nephrotic syndrome (MCNS), focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), and various kinds of glomerulonephritides also caused by systemic diseases. Recent advances in immunology, cell biology, and genetics have found new mechanisms in nephrotic syndrome. Understanding of the pathogenesis of nephrotic syndrome will lead to the better patient outcome.

We invite investigators to contribute original research articles as well as review articles that will stimulate the continuing efforts to understand the various aspects of nephrotic syndrome, including recent advances in podocyte biology, molecular genetics, pathology, immunology, animal models, treatment trials, and potential therapeutic strategies.

Potential topics include but are not limited to the following:

• Advances in molecular genetics of podocytes in nephrotic syndrome
• Advances in immunology in nephrotic syndrome
• Relevance of various animal models of nephrotic syndrome
• Renal histopathology in various kinds of nephrotic syndrome
• Recent advances in treatments of nephrotic syndrome and randomized controlled trials
• Recurrent original glomerulopathies after renal transplantation