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Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship Research

Research Training

Two research years enable fellows to broaden understanding of renal disease and establish an academic career in pediatric nephrology. Fellows can participate in clinical, bench or translational research in multiple locations on the Indiana University School of Medicine campus in downtown Indianapolis.

Teaching faculty in the Division of Pediatric Nephrology and Hypertension are actively involved in research and participate in several NIH-funded national trials and studies. The division is part of the Midwest Pediatric Nephrology Consortium, which introduces young investigators to the concepts involved in research and the national renal community. David Hains, MD and Andrew Schwaderer, MD have NIH-funded laboratories within the Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research.

The pediatric nephrology team’s clinical research includes studies for children with chronic kidney disease, glomerular disease, immunizations in children with kidney transplants or chronic kidney disease, novel therapies for nephrotic syndrome, children with complement disorders and hypertension. Active studies include novel diagnostic projects for improving diagnosis of urinary tract infections and novel projects involving contrast-enhanced ultrasound for children with reflux nephropathy. The clinical research team also conducts microbiome studies in children with urinary stone disease.

Recent Trainee Publications

IU School of Medicine’s pediatric nephrology faculty have a proven track record for excellence in mentorship. Current and past trainees of the program are directly mentored by current faculty experts.

Resources

The Morris Green Physician Scientist Development Program provides additional resources and mentor opportunities for fellows interested in becoming physician scientists or academic leaders.

The Division of Adult Nephrology at the IU School of Medicine provides additional research, clinical and mentorship opportunities and oversees a combined NIH T32 trainee program with the Pediatric Nephrology Division with slots available to pediatric nephrology fellows. Additionally, dual adult and pediatric nephrology fellowship programs are available.