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Ken Leypoldt, Ph.D., Research Professor of Medicine

Dr. Leypoldt's research explores new approaches for improving renal replacement therapies when treating end stage renal disease patients.  The research encompasses several laboratory and clinical projects and includes the modalities of hemodialysis, hemofiltration and peritoneal dialysis.  A major focus of his research examines the molecular kinetics and removal capacities of the different treatment modalities.  Another major project in his laboratory examines the effect of peritoneal inflammation on the transport characteristics of the peritoneal membrane in animal models. This project aims to understand the relationship between peritonitis and permanent changes in peritoneal membrane structure and function.