William Brian Reeves

William Brian Reeves, MD, FACP, FASN is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA), a position he has held since May 2016. As a practicing clinical nephrologist and scientist, Dr. Reeves leads one of the institution's largest academic departments while maintaining an active research program and clinical practice.

Dr. Reeves' research focuses on acute kidney injury (AKI), with particular emphasis on its mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatment. His work spans the full spectrum from basic science to translational and clinical research, supported by funding from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). With an h-index of 46 and over 8,892 citations across 126 publications, his research has made significant contributions to understanding kidney pathophysiology.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on metabolomics applications in kidney disease, including spatial metabolomics techniques for tissue analysis, glycolytic processes in diabetic kidney disease, and the intersection of viral infections with kidney function. The research fingerprint analysis shows his work is predominantly centered on acute kidney injury (100%), cisplatin research (63%), mouse models (43%), and kidney physiology (42%).

As an educator and mentor, Dr. Reeves holds two NIH R25 grants specifically designed to foster the career development of young investigators, reflecting his commitment to training the next generation of physician-scientists. His leadership extends beyond research to departmental administration, clinical care, and educational program development within the medical school.