Nephrology & Hypertension

Welcome to the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension

The Division provides education, patient care and research in all aspects of the pathogenesis and treatment of renal disease and hypertension.

The Division employs 30 full time faculty, 10 adjunct faculty, and 10 APCs. Consultation services are maintained at the University of Utah Health and the Veterans Administration Medical Center, which provide exposure to:

General nephrology
Hypertension
Renal transplantation, including combined pancreas and renal transplants
Dialysis (all modes):
- Dialysis units are located at University of Utah Hospital, Veterans Administration Medical Center, and throughout the Mountain West.

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Fellowship

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Welcome from Dr. Aylin R. Rodan

Chief, Division of Nephrology

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Nephrology Group (2022 - 2017)

Nephrology and Hypertension News

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Jul 23, 2024

Division Chief of Nephrology, Dr. Aylin Rodan, Takes on New Research Roles

July 1st marks a significant milestone in the career of Aylin Rodan, MD, PhD, FASN, as she steps into the role of Division Chief for the Division of Nephrology and...

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Jul 18, 2024

Academia in Action: Engineering Solutions to Chronic Kidney Disease Treatments

Yan-Ting Shiu, PhD, a Professor in the Division of Nephrology, is one of the nation’s leading researchers in hemodialysis vascular access and has been the most funded investigator by the...

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Jun 04, 2024

Vitae 2024: Dr. Nirupama Ramkumar Sheds Light on Chronic Kidney Disease

Dr. Nirupama Ramkumar, associate professor from the Division of Nephrology, discusses the dangers of kidney disease at Vitae 2024.

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Mar 28, 2024

Nephrology Researcher Wins NIH R01 Grant & Two VA Merit Review Awards

Nephrology Researcher Yan-Ting Shiu, PhD, has been Awarded 1 NIH R01 Grant and 2 VA Merit Review Awards in 2024.

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Jul 17, 2023

From the Desk of Sara Frogley

Each month, one staff member from the Department of Internal Medicine will be highlighted in our staff recognition program called "From the Desk Of..." We are fortunate to have such...

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Jun 21, 2023

Recognizing Excellence: The 2023 Faculty Awards & Promotions Ceremony

Last week, we gathered to celebrate our exceptional faculty who have worked hard to receive promotions and those whose work has earned them departmental recognition. We are grateful for the...

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Mar 02, 2023

University of Utah Physician-Scientist Elected to American Society for Clinical Investigation

Dr. Aylin Rodan, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine in the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension and Associate Director of the Molecular Medicine Program at University of Utah Health, has been...

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Feb 14, 2023