Updates, Notes, and Achievements – September 2019

Please join the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism in welcoming their two newest faculty members: William Benjamin (Ben) Horton. MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, effective July 1 2019. Ben received…

The Latest in Nephrology Research Interests

Rahul Sharma, MS, PhD, Associate Professor The long-term goal of Dr Sharma’s research is to identify and produce novel therapeutic agents that have the potential of translation from bench to…

New Research Laboratory Space Planned for the Division of Nephrology

The Division of Nephrology/CIIR will inaugurate a new research laboratory in early 2020. 9,000 square feet of modern laboratory research space in Pinn Hall is being renovated to accommodate the…

Message from the Chair – September 2019 Medicine Matters Newsletter

Welcome back from summer! As the new academic year gets going in full swing, this month’s Medicine Matters highlights the Division of Nephrology. Of course, I must admit a certain…

Division of Nephrology – New Faculty Spotlight

Julie Scialla, MD, MHS, Associate Professor Dr Scialla joined the Division of Nephrology/CIIR July 1, 2019. She received her BS from Duke University, MD from University of Pennsylvania, and MHS…

Message from Mark Okusa, MD – Division Chief, Nephrology/CIIR

The Division of Nephrology and Center for Immunity, Inflammation and Regenerative Medicine (CIIR) led by Mark D. Okusa, MD, John C. Buchanan Distinguished Professor, are nationally recognized for excellence in…