Nephrology | Fellowship Program
The Division has an active fellowship program in Pediatric
Nephrology, designed to train sub-specialist pediatricians for
academic careers. Clinical responsibilities are concentrated in the
first year of the three years of the fellowship, with gradually
increasing level of responsibilities. Opportunities for both
clinical and basic science research are available throughout the
faculty of Washington University School of Medicine, with efforts to
place each fellow into a research environment appropriate to his/her
background and interests.
Research Training in the Renal Division focuses on chronic kidney diseases
(CKD) and their complications. Translational studies of new therapies for
renal diseases have emerged from projects led by fellows. Discoveries
regarding pathophysiology of CKD have included the demonstration that
chronic kidney disease directly diminishes skeletal anabolism by inhibiting
the function of the BMP and Wnt proteins. Mechanisms of signal
transduction through these pathways are current investigational pursuits
under the fellowship training program at the present time. In addition
active research programs related to the metabolic syndrome and its
complications along with new therapeutic approaches to complications of
type 2 diabetes are being investigated. Novel approaches to the therapy of
acute renal failure, and application of continuous renal replacement
therapy are underway in the division.
More information on the fellowship program
can be obtained by contacting:
Department of Pediatrics
Division of Nephrology
S. Paul Hmiel, M.D. Ph.D.
Washington University School of Medicine
660 South Euclid Ave., Campus Box 8116
St. Louis, MO 63110
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