Vandana Dua Niyyar Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USAUnited States

Vandana Dua Niyyar is Professor of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology and Eminent Physician at Emory University. Dr. Niyyar’s clinical interests center on kidney failure, with specific expertise in dealing with hemodialysis vascular access and renal ultrasonography. She currently serves as President of the American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology (ASDIN). She is passionate about promoting multidisciplinary collaboration in research and education in the field of vascular access; with the ultimate goal of optimizing access care and processes for dialysis patients. Dr. Niyyar enjoys teaching and has taught numerous didactic presentations and hands-on training workshops regionally, nationally, and internationally. Dr. Niyyar has been recognized for her exemplary clinical and service achievements through various awards including ASDIN Distinguished Service Award, Emory Nanette Wenger Service Award, American Society of Nephrology Mid-Career Distinguished Clinical Service Award, American Nephrologists of Indian Origin Clinical Excellence Award and Emory DOM Outstanding Quality Achievement Award.