CEEH Affiliate Dr. Jonathan Himmelfarb (Member, Genomics of Xenobiotic Distribution ARE) recently moved to the Unviersity of Washington School of Medicine to become the director of the Northwest Kidney Centers. His laboratory applies innovative technologies to enhance our understanding of biological pathways and networks relevant to kidney function, which plays a critical role in maintaining circulatory and organ system function. A persistent loss of kidney function results in chronic kidney disease (CKD), a highly prevalent condition in the US population a risk factor for cardiovascular events and death. The recognition of biomarkers that can evaluate cardiovascular risk in kidney disease would have the potential to be a powerful tool for clinical use, facilitating the use of appropriate therapies for patients.