APOL1 STUDY

People of African ancestry are 4 times more likely to develop kidney disease than Caucasians.

YOU CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE APOL1 STUDY IF YOU:

• Are black
• Are 50 years or older
• Do not have kidney disease, diabetes, or HIV

    OR

• Are black
• Have FSGS diagnosed by a biopsy
• Do not have HIV

IF YOU DECIDE TO PARTICIPATE YOU WILL:

• Give one blood sample and one urine sample
• Answer questions about your health

This visit should take about 1 hour. You will be given a gift card to thank you for your time.