Current Fellows

Medical School: Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: MetroHealth Medical Center/Case Western Reserve University

Hobbies: Bad reality television, going to concerts, Xtreme Hip Hop step aerobics, photography and reading

Research Interests: Our communities and lives outside the doctor's office often inform our health, so I am particularly interested in how these factors drive disparities in health outcomes. I'm also med-peds trained, so evaluating and improving the transition from the pediatric to adult medical home is always a point of interest near and dear to my heart.

Why Pediatric Nephrology? The pathology is varied and fascinating, and there are many points for intervention to improve health outcomes in pediatric nephrology.

Why IU School of Medicine/Riley Hospital? Academically, I was excited to see Riley Hospital's range of pathology and complexity, so I knew I would receive excellent training. The "secret sauce" is the culture here — community, teamwork and collaboration are the rule, not the exception, and everyone's opinions and contributions are valued and sought after. It's been a supportive place to cultivate my professional (and personal) identity.

Medical School: University of Virginia

Residency: University of Virginia

Hobbies: squishing my tiny pup, reading/audiobooks, cooking, yoga and rec sports

Research Interests: I’m interested in basic science research focused on nephro-immunology. Riley and our program have amazing resources and supports for basic science research! My main fellowship project is focused on the relationship between vitamin D status and the production of antimicrobial peptides/immune response in the kidney tubules.

Why Pediatric Nephrology?: I love the variety of nephrology — it makes it feel like you get to be everywhere and do everything, so every day is exciting. The ranges of complexity and illness severity in our patients are enormous.

Why IU School of Medicine/Riley Hospital?: The environment at Riley Hospital is so special, which makes it hard to describe! There is a spirit of collaboration and teamwork that is unique to this group and veritably fun. The opportunities for basic science and translational research are outstanding, and with phenomenal mentors. In the end, I chose Riley Hospital and IU School of Medicine because it is where I felt like I was home.