Akin Ozyilmaz

Dr. Akin Ozyilmaz is a researcher affiliated with the University of Groningen's Faculty of Medical Sciences, specializing in nephrology and dialysis-related research. He holds a PhD and focuses on understanding vascular access management, cardiovascular complications in dialysis patients, and the role of biomarkers in chronic kidney disease progression.

• Primary affiliation: Department of Nephrology, University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)
• Key research areas: Hemodialysis outcomes, coronary artery calcification, albuminuria screening, and clinical trials evaluating nocturnal/home dialysis modalities

His work emphasizes translational research bridging clinical nephrology with cardiovascular health, particularly addressing vascular and metabolic challenges faced by dialysis patients. Recent studies investigate covered stents for vascular access salvage and the impact of polypharmacy on quality of life in dialysis populations.

Key contributions include the DOMESTICO study evaluating nocturnal home dialysis benefits and biomarker assessments for muscle mass in dialysis patients. His research also explores parathyroidectomy timing optimization in hyperparathyroidism and vitamin C depletion effects in renal transplant recipients.