The APOL1 gene is recognized as a kidney risk gene. APOL1-mediated kidney disease is a rapidly progressive form of proteinuria kidney disease. Although this gene is autosomal recessive the risk comes from the genotype of both parents. Compared with other chronic kidney disease patients, those of African ancestry with a…

Richard Knight, Bowie State University describes his patient journey and kidney transplant. He describes the need for patient education and self-advocacy.