Michael Toal

Michael Toal is a Research Fellow at the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences at Queen's University Belfast. His research focuses on nephrology with particular emphasis on kidney biopsy practices, IgA nephropathy, and chronic kidney disease management.

Dr. Toal's research expertise spans several critical areas in renal medicine:

• Nephrology and renal disease progression
• Kidney biopsy procedures and patient perspectives
• IgA nephropathy prognosis and classification systems
• Systematic review methodology in renal medicine
• Patient experience in renal healthcare

His recent publications demonstrate a strong methodological diversity including systematic reviews, clinical studies, and qualitative phenomenological research. Dr. Toal's work examines variation in clinical practice, prognostic tools for kidney diseases, and patient-centered perspectives on renal interventions, contributing significantly to evidence-based nephrology practice.

Dr. Toal actively collaborates with researchers across multiple institutions, including notable collaborations with Hill, C.J., Quinn, M.P., McQuarrie, E.P., O'Neill, C.E., and Maxwell, A.P. His research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being, particularly through improving renal healthcare practices and patient outcomes.