Nephropathology at the Department of Pathology
Nephropathology deals with non-tumorous diseases of the kidney, particularly inflammatory kidney diseases and pathological changes in systemic disorders. The primary focus is on kidney biopsies, which are performed both to diagnose primary kidney diseases and to detect possible rejection reactions after transplantation. In addition, surgical specimens and explanted kidneys from transplant procedures are examined.
The Department of Pathology, with its dedicated nephropathology diagnostic team, serves as a national center for nephropathological examinations. It has an internationally recognized scientific focus on investigating kidney diseases and transplant rejection
Head of Devision
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Heinz REGELE
E-Mail: heinz.regele@meduniwien.ac.at
Deputy Head of Division
Univ.-Prof.in Dr.in Renate KAIN PhD
OrganisationseinheitsleitungTel.: +43 (0)1 40400-36500
Fax: +43 (0)1 40400-37070
E-Mail: pathologie@meduniwien.ac.at
Team Members
Ap.Prof. Priv.-Doz. Dr. Nicolas KOZAKOWSKI
E-Mail: nicolas.kozakowski@meduniwien.ac.at
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Dr. Johannes Philipp KLÄGER
E-Mail: johannes.klaeger@meduniwien.ac.at
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Dr.in Maja NACKENHORST
E-Mail: maja.nackenhorst@meduniwien.ac.at
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Dr. Maximilian KÖLLER
E-Mail: maximilian.koeller@meduniwien.ac.at
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The nephropathology working group offers diagnostic services for renal and transplant biopsies to numerous referring physicians across Austria. This highly specialized area of histological diagnostics requires intensive communication between pathologists and clinicians.
Therefore, we hold clinical-pathological case conferences twice a month. These multidisciplinary meetings involve nephrologists from the referring hospitals and are conducted virtually via WebEx. Digital slides of cases are presented promptly, discussed with the referring experts, and reviewed in the context of current literature.
Schedule:
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 15:00.
Dates 2025:
| January | 16.01. | July | 03.07. | 17.07. | |
| February | 06.02. | 20.02. | August | 07.08. | 21.08. |
| March | 06.03. | 20.03. | September | 04.09. | 18.09. |
| April | 03.04. | 17.04. | October | 02.10. | 16.10. |
| May | 02.05. | November | 06.11. | 20.11. | |
| June | 05.06. | December | 04.12. | 18.12. |
Deadlines:
Patient names must be submitted no later than 3 days before the meeting (by Monday, 12:00). In urgent cases, biopsies from the past 48 hours may be included if submitted by 9:00 on the morning of the conference.
Support:
These conferences in 2025 are supported by Vifor Pharma Austria GmbH (Platinum Sponsor), Baxter Austria (Premium Sponsor), and Chiesi Pharmaceuticals (Bronze Sponsor).
Confidentiality Notice:
These events are case-based discussions intended to provide treatment adapted to each patient’s specific situation. All exchanges of information regarding patient health are conducted under strict confidentiality, in line with the goals of interdisciplinary discussion and optimized care.
Submission of Cases:
Please send to:
Due to the high number of requests, collaborations are only possible in selected cases and after prior consultation with the head of the working group during the planning phase of a project, particularly when there is a scientific interest.