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Dr. Amit Garg is a Professor at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University, holding dual appointments in the Department of Medicine - Division of Nephrology and the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. He serves as Associate Dean of Clinical Research at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, is a Scientist at the Lawson Health Research Institute, and leads the ICES Provincial Kidney, Dialysis and Transplantation Program. As past President of the Canadian Society of Nephrology, he has established himself as a leading figure in kidney research and clinical care.
Dr. Garg completed his medical training with an MD from the University of Toronto, FRCPC in Internal Medicine from McMaster University, FACP in Nephrology from the University of Western Ontario, MA in Education from the University of Toronto, and PhD in Epidemiology & Biostatistics from McMaster University. This diverse educational background has equipped him with expertise spanning clinical medicine, research methodology, and education.
With over 450 published studies collaborating with more than 1,000 authors from 50+ international centers, Dr. Garg's research focuses on preventing kidney disease and improving outcomes for patients receiving dialysis or kidney transplants. His work spans clinical epidemiology, health services research, evidence synthesis, and knowledge translation, with particular emphasis on chronic disease management and multimorbidity. He has made significant contributions to understanding medication safety in kidney disease, transplant outcomes, and healthcare policy.
Dr. Garg's publication record reveals a consistent trajectory of impactful research addressing critical issues in nephrology. His work frequently involves large-scale population studies and international collaborations, with recent publications focusing on pediatric kidney outcomes, maternal-fetal health in kidney disease, cancer risk in kidney patients, and innovative approaches to dialysis care. His research has practical applications in clinical practice, health policy, and legal contexts, with several studies cited in litigation proceedings.
Dr. Garg has secured substantial research funding to support his work in kidney disease and transplantation. His mentorship approach emphasizes multi-disciplinary team-based environments that include patients and healthcare administrators. His Student Trainee Success document highlights impressive achievements by his mentees, including first-author publications in top medical journals, successful grant applications, research awards, and international presentations.
As Associate Dean of Clinical Research, Dr. Garg oversees a major research enterprise at one of Canada's leading medical schools. His leadership extends to the Lawson Health Research Institute and the ICES Provincial Kidney, Dialysis and Transplantation Program, where he drives translational research initiatives that bridge clinical care and scientific discovery. His research cluster affiliations span Chronic Disease & Multimorbidity, Clinical Epidemiology, Epidemiological Observational Studies, Evidence Synthesis & Health Technology Assessment, Health Services Research, Knowledge Translation, Program and Policy Evaluation, and Randomized Controlled Trials.
