Dollars for Profs

Dig Into University Researchers' Outside Income and Conflicts of Interest

Published Dec. 6, 2019

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Financial doc
Filing Type

Conflict of Interest

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Gary Curhan

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Department: Na

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Disclosed Conflict of Interest with

Allena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Disclosed Value
Listed Reason
Equity Interest - Non-publicly traded entity ( e.g., stock, stock option, or other ownership interest)

The research focuses on oxalate as a potential contributor to the progression and complications of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the underlying mechanisms of CKD. The research is on the underlying mechanisms of chronic kidney disease (CKD) pathogenesis, progression, and complications. It tests the hypothesis that oxalate, a toxic terminal metabolite that accumulates in all forms of CKD, contributes to the progression and complications of CKD. Allena Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is developing a product that seeks to reduce the burden of the accumulation of oxalate. The Committee on Outside Activities review panel evaluated Dr. Curhan’s financial interest in connection with these research projects and determined that, based on the close connection between the company's interests and the research, the financial interest could directly and significantly affect the design, conduct, or reporting of the research.

Listed Research Project
Oxalate and the Progression and Complications of CKD

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be a progressive disease that leads to kidney failure, cardiovascular complications, and early mortality. In this proposal we will test whether higher levels of plasma and urine oxalate-a toxic terminal metabolite that accumulates in patients with CKD-are associated with a higher risk of kidney failure and cardiovascular disease events. Identification of oxalate as a risk factor and potential mediator of tissue injury in CKD may lead to the incorporation of oxalate measurements into the routine evaluation of CKD patients and focus efforts to test therapies to limit oxalate absorption or generation.

Filed on September 11, 2017.

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Name Institution Type Company Disclosed Value
Gary Curhan Brigham and Women's Hospital Conflict of Interest Allena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $5,000 - $9,999
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