Donald E. Wesson

Donald E. Wesson is a Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, specializing in Nephrology. He holds a bachelor's degree in biology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine, and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. His career spans four decades of research on kidney function and disease processes, with a focus on nutrition's role in population health and kidney protection.

• Education: MIT (Biology), Baylor College of Medicine (MD), University of Texas at Austin (MBA)
• Former roles: Division Chief at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Chair at Texas A&M Health Science Center, Chief Academic Officer at Baylor Scott & White Health

Dr. Wesson has published over 120 peer-reviewed articles, five books, and 18 book chapters. He has held leadership positions in the American Board of Internal Medicine, American Society of Nephrology, National Kidney Foundation, and other organizations.