Gerard Friedlander

Gerard Friedlander is a Professor of Physiology at Paris Descartes University, where he serves as Director of the "Growth and Signaling" Research Center (Inserm U845) and Head of the Department of Physiology & Radio-isotopes at Hôpital Européen Georges-Pompidou. His career spans multiple prestigious roles in nephrology, renal physiology, and bone-kidney interactions.

• Education: MD (1975) from Pierre et Marie Curie University Paris, PhD (1984) in Physiology from Denis Diderot University (Paris 7)

Research Interests focus on renal physiology, phosphate homeostasis, and bone-kidney pathophysiology. His work explores mechanisms of renal stone formation, bone loss in kidney disease, and molecular pathways in chronic kidney disorders.

Scientific Awards:

• Eloi Collery Award (2002), National Academy of Medicine
• Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur (2001)

Leadership Roles:

• Director, Inserm U845 (2008–)
• Chairman, INSERM Committee #7 (Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Dermatology)
• International council member in European/American nephrology societies

Editorial Contributions: Member of the Editorial Board for Kidney International (2007–), former Editor-in-Chief of Médecine-Sciences (2002–2006).