Research and Quality Improvement

The University of Maryland Division of Nephrology maintains a strong research portfolio, including multiple research projects led by NIH-funded investigators. Our faculty publish in high impact peer reviewed journals and are involved in several clinical trials. Fellows may choose to use dedicated elective time to pursue research interests. In addition, all fellows meet quarterly with their assigned faculty mentors to review progress on scholarly activities, including research and quality improvement projects. 

Recent Fellow Publications  

1. Adnani, H. Beyond Survival: 10 Strategic Tips for Building a Sustainable Nephrology Career During Fellowship. Kidney News, 18(3), 13-13.  Article retrieved Mar 19, 2026
2. Alahmadi Z, Haq Z, Patel A, King JD. A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: Pseudohypobicarbonatemia in a Patient with Multiple Myeloma. Cureus. 2025;17(3): e80782. Published 2025 Mar 18. doi:10.7759/cureus.80782
3. Ejaz AA, Patel AM, Browne MC, Fisher EI, Pournazari K, Seliger SL. Complexities in Interpretation of Elevated Serum Creatinine. Blood Purif. 2025;54(6):366-372. doi:10.1159/000545122 
4. Patel AM, Atefi N, Chahal J, Ejaz AA. Mid-Range Dialysate Flow and Adequacy of Dialysis. Blood Purif. 2025;54(6):347-352. doi:10.1159/000545703 
5. Agrawal N, Louis-Jean S, Ladiwala Z, et al. Reliability of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin in detecting acute tubular necrosis in decompensated cirrhosis: Systematic review and meta-analysis. World J Hepatol. 2024;16(11):1331-1338. doi:10.4254/wjh.v16.i11.1331 
6. Browne MC, Elavia N, Flowers A, et al. Lost dwell time and cycler alarms in inpatient automated peritoneal dialysis at a tertiary care hospital. Ren Fail. 2024;46(2):2408432. doi:10.1080/0886022X.2024.2408432 
7. ‎Elavia N, Weir MR, Haririan A, Khan SH. Clinical management of unremitting nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. Clin Nephrol. 2024;102(3):174-180. doi:10.5414/CN111366
8. Jazayeri-Moghadass BS, Sutherland R, Patel LD, Cebotaru V. Small Bowel Obstruction with a Transition Point in a Patient on Peritoneal Dialysis. Case Rep Nephrol Dial. 2022;12(1):6-10. Published 2022 Mar 1. Doi:10.1159/000521350
9. Chandra P, Dahiya S, Sanchez-Petitto G, et al. Acute glomerulonephritis in a hematopoietic blood stem cell donor. Clin Nephrol Case Stud. 2021;9:81-86. Published 2021 Jul 1. doi:10.5414/CNCS110538

Committee Participation 

Fellows are also involved in leadership roles in intradepartmental committees. Examples include: Wellness and Ethics