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
- Adnani, H. Beyond Survival: 10 Strategic Tips for Building a Sustainable Nephrology Career During Fellowship. Kidney News, 18(3), 13-13. Retrieved Mar 19, 2026, from Article
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Committee Participation
Fellows are also involved in leadership roles in intradepartmental committees. Examples include: Wellness and Ethics