The Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension provides a range of inpatient and outpatient treatment services. It conducts researches on various kidney diseases, such as Alports syndrome, glomerular permeability and renal injuries. The division treats people suffering from diabetic and genetic kidney diseases. The Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension specializes in the areas of electrolyte abnormalities and glomerulonephritis. The division s physicians conduct kidney transplants. It also provides a renal fellowship program that features classes in thee physiology, pathology and management of renal diseases. The Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension conducts conferences and is a part of the Regents of the University of Minnesota.