Ankana Daga

Ankana Daga, MBBS, is an Attending Physician in the Division of Nephrology at Boston Children's Hospital and holds the academic rank of Instructor in Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. She provides clinical care across multiple locations including Boston, Lexington, and Waltham, specializing in pediatric kidney disorders.

Education:

• MBBS: Government Medical College, Surat, India (2010)
• Residency: Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA (2015)
• Fellowship: Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA (2018)

Research Focus: Dr. Daga's work centers on genetic and clinical aspects of pediatric nephrology. Her primary interests include steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome, congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT), lupus nephritis, and precision medicine approaches to kidney disease. She utilizes genomic sequencing and multicenter cohort studies to identify novel therapeutic targets and improve diagnostic accuracy.

Publication Analysis: Her 15 most recent publications (2019-2025) demonstrate a strong emphasis on genetic determinants of kidney diseases, clinical management of lupus nephritis, and innovative nephrology care models. Recurring themes include exome sequencing applications, treatment outcome studies, and global health perspectives on pediatric kidney disorders.

Clinical & Team Engagement: As part of Boston Children's top-ranked Nephrology Division, Dr. Daga contributes to programs including the Kidney Genetics Clinic and participates in research consortia like the Pediatric Nephrology Research Consortium. The division is internationally recognized for expertise in complex pediatric kidney conditions and cutting-edge translational research.