Chirag Parikh

Dr. Chirag Parikh is an Adjunct Professor of Medicine in the Section of Nephrology at Yale School of Medicine, while continuing research collaborations at Johns Hopkins University. He holds an MD from Seth G.S. Medical College (1996) and a PhD in Clinical Investigation from the University of Colorado (2003). His research focuses on acute kidney injury (AKI), biomarker development, and translational nephrology, leading initiatives like the NIH-funded TRIBE-AKI consortium.

• Education: MD (1996), PhD (2003)
• Research Interests: AKI pathophysiology, kidney biomarkers, cardiorenal syndrome, and clinical trial design
• Key Projects: Principal Investigator of TRIBE-AKI, validating biomarkers in cardiac surgery and transplantation
• Awards: National Junior Physician Investigator Award, Society of Clinical Investigation Outstanding Investigator Award

His work bridges clinical practice and research, with 250+ peer-reviewed publications and leadership in kidney disease translational science. Collaborates with PATR (Program of Applied Translational Research) and Yale’s Clinical and Translational Research Accelerator (CTRA).