Supporters of the USC/UKRO Kidney Research Center learned more about the pioneering efforts underway at the newly launched research hub at Keck Medicine of USC during a Nov. 14 reception at the California Club.

The founder of the University Kidney Research Organization (UKRO), Kenneth Kleinberg, talked about his personal battle with kidney disease and introduced the various academic and scientific leaders who will carry out his vision to create the country’s top facility focused on kidney research.

Kidney Research Center researchers and staff. (Photo/Bryan Beasley)

Vito M. Campese, co-director of the KRC, left, with USC Provost Michael Quick and UKRO founder Kenneth Kleinberg. (Photo/Bryan Beasley)