Studying bone and mineral metabolism in the Division of Nephrology
at Northwestern University
About Us
Research
We are interested in mechanisms of metabolic bone diseases, and their connection to cardiorenal diseases. We use basic and translational approaches to understand the regulation of bone-derived factors, including skeletal hormones, and their impact in bone, heart and kidney health.
Environment
The Martin Lab is conveniently located on the downtown Chicago Medical campus in the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension and is also affiliated to the Center for Translational Metabolism and Health and the Feinberg Cardiovascular and Renal Research Institute.
Training
Our multicultural and diverse team of investigators is actively engaged in training the next generation of scientists at all levels.
Recent Publications
Long-Term Effects of Sglt2 Deletion on Bone and Mineral Metabolism in Mice
The Role of DMP1 in CKD-MBD
Editorial: Narrow the gap, build a bridge: an inspirational approach to chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder
FGF23 directly inhibits osteoprogenitor differentiation in Dmp1-knockout mice
Read more of our research on our publications page.
Sponsors
Principal Investigator
Aline Martin, PhD, MSc
Associate Professor of Medicine
Dr. Martin conducts research in the area of bone and mineral metabolism disorders and actively mentors undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral trainees. Her research involves multiple national and international collaborations. She is Principal Investigator and co-Investigator on several NIH-funded projects and US patents. She is a current member of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, American Society of Nephrology and American Heart Association. (Contact)