Adele R. Shields

Adele R. Shields is a Research Fellow at the University of Cincinnati, affiliated with the College of Medicine and the Pharmacy Department. She specializes in transplantation pharmacy, focusing on immunosuppressive therapies and renal allograft rejection.

• University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy - Doctor of Pharmacy
• University of Pittsburgh - Associate's Degree in Prepharmacy

Her research interests include transplantation immunology, Belatacept therapy, T cell dynamics, and pharmacogenetics related to post-transplant care. She has contributed to studies on proteasome inhibitors, donor-specific antibodies, and drug dosing adjustments in transplant recipients.

Her publications span topics such as plasmapheresis, mTOR inhibitors, and contrast-induced nephropathy, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to improving transplant outcomes. She collaborates with key figures in transplantation research, including Rita Alloway and E Steve Woodle.

While no specific scientific awards are listed, her work is disseminated through high-impact journals like Transplantation and The Journal of Clinical Investigation, emphasizing clinical trial design and translational research.