Keri Drake

Keri Drake is a Pediatric Nephrologist at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children’s Medical Center Dallas. Her work bridges clinical practice and research, focusing on renal development and congenital kidney disease.

• Education: University of Wisconsin Medical School (MD), University of Minnesota (Pediatric Residency), Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship)

Research Interests include renal development and proximal tubule regeneration, aiming to advance understanding and treatment of congenital kidney disorders.

Scientific Awards highlight her contributions:

• Fellows Basic Science Research Award (Society of Pediatric Research)
• American Society for Pediatric Nephrology Fellow Research Award
• Mallinkcrodt Fellowship Research Award for independent study on proximal tubule regeneration

She received mentorship and grant support through the Pediatric Scientist Development Program during her fellowship.