Harbor-UCLA Nephrology, HTN & Transplantation

Congratulations from the White House! @HarborUCLA Transplant Center celebrated its 55th anniversary, this momentous occurrence was recognized directly from the White House US Vice President, Kamala Harris extended her warmest congratulations @the_lundquist harbor-ucla.org/nephrology/

excellent lecture by Dr Sumida

Congratulations to TLI Postdoc Researcher Lewis Simon, PhD on receiving the NIH-funded KUH-ART Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award! Under the mentorship of TLI Investigator Dr. @kamkalantar, Dr. Connie Rhee of @UCLAHealth, and Dr. Evan Raff of @WeAreLAHealth, Dr. Simon’s research will examine population health approaches to chronic kidney disease (CKD) across the LA County Municipal Health System.🩺 By leveraging robust data from its local healthcare facilities, his work aims to improve understanding of CKD and comorbidities, such as diabetes and hypertension—and inform population health strategies to advance equitable, high-impact kidney care. “It’s an honor to receive this award, and I’m excited to conduct this research at TLI ,” said Dr. Simon. “As someone born and raised in LA County with close personal ties to kidney disease, this work is especially meaningful to me.” #ResearchExcellence #KidneyHealth #PopulationHealth #HealthEquity #NIH #LundquistInstitute #PublicHealth #CKDResearch

Discover how TLI’s groundbreaking scientific research translates into better health for all. Our Science and Your Health events highlight the latest medical discoveries, wellness insights, and innovations from Lundquist researchers, bringing our science to your everyday life. Join us for #NationalKidneyMonth on Thursday, March 12, 2026 for an eye-opening and insightful discussion by TLI Investigator @kamkalantar on how #AI is changing the future of treatment and research for kidney disease.🔬 From predictive analytics to precision treatment strategies, AI is redefining the landscape of kidney care. Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, healthcare professional, or simply curious about the science behind heart health, this talk offers a unique opportunity to learn how innovation is changing lives.🩺 More event details here: bit.ly/407Qb7K #KidneyCare #KidneyDisease #MedicalResearch #Innovation #LosAngelesEvents #LAEvents #HealthandWellness #KidneyMonth

TLI Investigator Michelle Matter, PhD and her team have uncovered a previously unknown molecular mechanism that helps the heart adapt to pregnancy. Their groundbreaking research is shedding critical light on peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM), a rare and life-threatening form of heart failure, plays a vital role in helping the maternal heart adapt to pregnancy-induced stress. Their findings in @NatureComms highlight the role of the PTRH2 gene and open the door to targeted therapies for affected mothers. Read more: bit.ly/3L7VpfZ #MedicalResearch #Innovation #TLI #WomensHealth #HeartHealth #Pregnancy #AdvancedTherapies

Now online in @NDTsocial RSVPreF3OA vaccine responses in kidney tx recipients and HD pts vs healthy controls 🧐 Vaccination induces protective RSV responses among KTR comparable to healthy controls ▶️academic.oup.com/ndt/article-ab…

Register for the Donald Molony, MD, Dialysis Leadership Medical Director Webinar Series at esrdnetworks.org/donald-molony-….

✅Impact Factors (IF) of top 40 NUTRITION Journals for 2024, released 18-Jun-2025, the 2024 IF is the average number of times articles published in that journal in 2022 & 2023 were cited by all papers in 2024. @ESPENorg @ISRNM_Social @SCWDnews

New study in @Nutrients_MDPI cites work of @kamkalantar & @johnmcdougallmd: "Higher PHDI adherence was independently associated with lower medication burden in older adults with CKD." #nephrology #kidneydisease #plantbased mdpi.com/2308-3417/11/1…

New in @springer1842: "Adherence to the EAT-Lancet diet is associated with a lower prevalence and risk of CKD in middle-aged and older adults, with a dose-response relationship." @kamkalantar #kidneydisease #nephrology #plantbased link.springer.com/article/10.118…

New in @asnpublications: "Planetary Health Diet was associated with improved kidney health, lower all-cause mortality, GHG emission, and land use." @kamkalantar #kidneydisease #nephrology #climate #climatechange #sustainability #environment #plantbased journals.lww.com/cjasn/abstract…

CKM staging: -Reflects the typical pathophysiologic progression of CKM syndrome, -Underscores the importance of early detection of CKM-related changes for prevention efforts, -Highlights the stepwise increase in absolute CVD risk at later stages for intensified therapies. 3/6

In this publication @the_lundquist Investigator @kamkalantar in collaboration with @WeAreLAHealth examines how an innovative population health-based approach to kidney care can better provide essential services to those affected by chronic kidney disease bit.ly/3R424a9

Researchers at Nanfang Hospital-Southern Medical University found that an ecologically conscious diet could also contribute to CKD prevention. But what make the EAT-Lancet diet different from other #plantbased diets? @NYUGrossman Learn more @GoHealio vist.ly/4sk3b

On March 6, Dr. Marc Brazie will present the next Donald Molony, MD, Dialysis Leadership Medical Director webinar on infection control in the dialysis unit. Register today at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist….

Did you miss @kamkalantar's webinar on physician leadership and governance in dialysis units? A recording is now available at youtu.be/zi_xRW4Ai8U?si…. Don't forget to sign up for future webinars in the series at esrdnetworks.org/education/dona….

It was a privilege to host @Dr_Giullian_MD @DaVita Kidney Care CMO in @the_lundquist Institute at @HarborUCLA linkedin.com/posts/jeff-giu…

ONE WEEK left to register for our next webinar on physician leadership with @kamkalantar! Learn more and register at esrdnetworks.org/education/dona….

Renal Grand Rounds CME Live @ 1:30 PM @HarborUCLA Parlow Library+ZOOM Speaker: Jeffrey Giullian, MD, CMO, @DaVita Lessons Learned from Lifetime of Missteps: Clinical Process Improvement in Dialysis Center CME Parent ID #9165, Child ID #9170 @the_lundquist rblood@lundquist.org

Our first two webinars in the Donald Molony, MD, Dialysis Leadership Medical Director Webinar Series are happening in February. Register for these and other webinars at esrdnetworks.org/education/dona…!