My research interests have centered on pharmacologic and dialytic strategies to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with kidney failure. As an Executive Committee Member and /or a Site Investigator for the VA’s Cooperative Studies Program, I have conducted clinical trials targeting vascular access preservation and renal and cardiovascular risk reduction in chronic kidney disease, and all-cause mortality in acute kidney injury.
Specialized Terms: Kidney failure; Acute kidney injury; Chronic kidney disease; Dialysis; Health policy; Healthcare delivery
I currently serve on the Advisory and/or Safety Boards of a number of multicenter clinical trials related to the management of patients with chronic kidney disease.
Diabetes Mellitus; Health Policy; Health Promotion; Kidney; Kidney Diseases; Kidney Failure, Chronic; Nephrology; Veterans; Clinical Trial; Telemedicine; Acute Kidney Injury; Health Care
Chronic Diseases; Clinical Guidelines; Clinical Trials; Health Care Quality, Efficiency; Health Care Management; Health Policy; Nutrition; e-Health