During evolution, life on earth has adapted to survive in many extreme environments, including oceans, rivers, deserts and in the air. Changes in kidney function helped animals thrive in very different environments – and they still shape how our bodies work today. This talk explores why the secrets of the human kidney lie in our evolutionary past, and how modern lifestyles are contributing to a new epidemic of kidney disease.

Prof. Dr. med. Andrew Hall
Director of the Zurich Kidney Center and Head of the Structural and Functional Imaging of the Kidney Group, University of Zurich