Although described as a disease entity only about 40 years ago, IgA nephropathy has been found to be the most frequent cause of end-stage renal disease. Despite the best efforts of researchers so far no specific treatment is available for this immune complex mediated glomerulonephritis. These proceedings from the October 2006 symposium include the latest research on pathogenesis and treatment and include two central reviews along with over two dozen clinical reviews, basic reviews, and updates on clinical and basic advances. Topics include angiotensin antagonists and fish oil for treatment, interpretations of renal biopsies, the mucosa-bone marrow axis, the role of obesity, tonsillectomy and steroid therapy, sequential immunosuppresive therapy, and discoveries about related antibodies and viruses. The volume includes complete sets of abstracts. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)