The post-genome era offers unprecedented opportunities for comparative analysis of many genomes aimed at creating fundamental knowledge about the genetic basis of human disease. EuReGene will develop functional genomic tools, methodologies and resources (including animal models) tailored to the needs of kidney research and apply them to major research priorities in renal development and disease. Knowledge generated in the program will be available to the scientific community and to the stakeholders through freely accessible databases and repositories.

EuReGene will pursue specific objectives in four areas that are most relevant to functional genomic research in human kidney disease: