The Wenderfer Laboratory is interested in immune complex kidney injury, such as occurs in lupus nephritis, vasculitis, and cryoglobulinemia. In particular, studies are designed to elucidate the immune functions of parenchymal kidney cells in health and disease. Dr. Wenderfer also practices Pediatric Nephrology at Texas Children's Hospital, where he specializes in pediatric glomerular diseases and co-manages a pediatric lupus nephritis clinic.