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			<td><em>Division of Nephrology<br />
			Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine</em> 
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			<strong>Tele:</strong>&nbsp;(317) 274-7097<br />
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			<td valign="top" style="width: 150px"><strong><font color="#990000">Medical School:<br />
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			Indiana University, School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana<br />
			Indiana University, School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana<br />
			Indiana University, School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana<br />
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			<h3>Research Interests: </h3>
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			My research interests include conventional and quotidian hemodialysis regimens especially as they relate to pharmacotherapeutics.<span>&nbsp; </span>I also have a research interest in pharmacogenomics and ultrafiltration therapy for congestive heart failure. 
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			<h3>Clinical&nbsp;Interests: </h3>
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				<li>General Clinical Nephrology</li>
				<li>Quotidian Hemodialysis</li>
				<li>Ultrafiltration Therapy for Congestive Heart Failure</li>
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