Chirag Parikh Johns Hopkins UniversityUnited States

Dr. Parikh, Director, Division of Nephrology, Johns Hopkins University, received his medical degree from Seth G.S. Medical College and KEM Hospital in Mumbai, India. Having published over 250 original articles, Dr. Parikh’s research focuses on the translation and validation of novel biomarkers for the diagnosis and prognosis of acute kidney injury. Dr. Parikh’s research goal is to translate our understanding of pathophysiological mechanisms into clinical practice and to improve outcomes in patients with kidney disease. His studies have refined the clinical definitions of perioperative acute kidney injury and hepatorenal syndrome, developed strategies to reduce kidney discard in deceased donor transplantation, and have advanced regulatory approvals of kidney injury biomarkers. He has also developed biomarkers to identify rapid progressors of early diabetic kidney disease before derangements in serum creatinine. His most recent honors include the American Society of Nephrology 2017 Young Investigator Award, elected to the American Society of Clinical Investigation in 2018 and elected to the Association of American Physicians in 2021.