NKF recognizes nephrologist with Shaul G. Massry Distinguished Lecture
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- Susan Hedayati, MD, MHSc, is honored with the Shaul G. Massry Distinguished Lecture.
- Hedayati conducts research at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
The National Kidney Foundation honored Susan Hedayati, MD, MHSc, with the Shaul G. Massry Distinguished Lecture at the NKF Spring Clinical Meetings, according to a press release.
According to the release, the recognition has been awarded since 1996, “in honor of Dr. Massry for his scientific achievements and contributions to kidney health care.”
Hedayati is the associate vice chair for research in the department of internal medicine, director for clinical and translational research in nephrology and co-director of the O’Brien Kidney Clinical and Translational Core at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
“I am truly humbled to be the recipient of the Shaul G. Massry Award,” Hedayati said in the release. “There are so many nephrologists across the world who deserve this award. So, I am honored to receive it on behalf of all of us who work diligently every day to improve patient’s lives and train our next generation of nephrology research investigators and clinicians who will, in turn, touch the lives of so many more patients and trainees.”
According to the release, Hedayati’s research at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center “involves identifying nontraditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease and cardiorenal syndrome in patients with kidney diseases, as well as investigating effective treatments for depression in patients with chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease.”
“Sue is a role model to students, nephrologists and investigators because she is dedicated to finding pathways to advance patients’ health and improve the outcomes for all kidney patients,” Sylvia E. Rosas, MD, MSCE, president of the NKF, said in the release. “This award is well deserved. She has performed not only observational epidemiological studies but significant clinical trials that have improved the lives of individuals with kidney disease. The impact of Sue’s mentoring on the future of nephrology is truly hard to measure.”
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