Research Training

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Training the future generation of kidney researchers is a central mission of UW Nephrology and the Kidney Research Institute.

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Overview

Our research trainees have access to expansive kidney research Students listening infrastructure to lead studies across the spectrum of disease (including acute kidney injury, glomerular disease, chronic kidney disease, and end-stage kidney disease) and methodology (including but not limited to health services, epidemiology, clinical trials, physiological models and more.)

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Training in kidney disease-related research has been supported by an NIH-funded T32 program since 1985. Since 2024, our research trainees are supported by a NIDDK U2C/TL1 award. Research fellows complete at least two years of dedicated research training in clinical, basic, or translational sciences with a guaranteed 75% of protected time. The program has a strong record of success in transitioning research trainees to career development awards.

Research Training Activities  

UW and the KRI are dynamic, interactive, and supportive environments for research trainees.

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There are numerous activities to enhance research professional development and success for our trainees, including:

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Research Training Support People at conference table

Research trainees have access to a wealth of resources.

David Prince

David Prince, PhD

Research Scientist, KRI

Leila Zelnick

Leila Zelnick, PhD

Research Associate Professor of Medicine

Director of Biostatistics, KRI

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Andy Hoofnagle

Hoofnagle Lab

Research laboratory run by Andy Hoofnagle, MD, PhD

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Members of the KRI

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Research trainees may pursue formal coursework leading to a certificate or Master's degree (MPH or MS) in the UW School of Public Health, recently ranked #3 globally.

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Research trainees may also pursue formal didactic training in clinical, translational, and basic research methods at the UW Graduate School.

UW Nephrology Clinical Research Fellows

Current 2024-25
Trainee Training Track Mentor
Mahlet Assefa  Clinical Research  Nisha Bansal
Justin Bullock  Clinical Research  Ann O'Hare
Liz Kiernan  Clinical Research  Ian de Boer
Anna Zemke  Clinical Research  Nisha Bansal

 

 

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 Leadership

Nisha Bansal, MD

Nisha Bansal, MD, MAS

Director of Education, Nephrology

co-PI, Nephrology U2C/TL1 Grant

Bryan Kestenbaum, MD

Bryan Kestenbaum, MD

Director of Epidemiology and Biostatistics Course

co-PI, Nephrology U2C/TL1 Grant

Nephrology Fellowship & Education Program

Danielle Long

Danielle Long

Fellowship & Education Program Administrator

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UW Nephrology Fellowship Program

Fellows individualize their training through extensive subspecialty electives, diverse clinic populations, formal didactics and tutorials, and mentored scholarly activity in various areas ranging from glomerular diseases to innovative dialysis technologies.

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