معرفی
Dr Drew C. Cutler, MD, is Assistant Professor in the Pediatric Nephrology Division at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. He earned his MD from the University of Washington in 1982 and his BS from Brigham Young University in 1978. His clinical and research focus centers on pediatric nephrology and multi-organ transplantation, with particular expertise in pediatric kidney and heart transplantation, immunosuppressive strategies, and post-transplant renal care.
Education
- MD, University of Washington School of Medicine, 1982
- BS, Brigham Young University, 1978
Research Interests
Dr Cutler’s research encompasses the full spectrum of pediatric nephrology and solid-organ transplantation. Key themes include:
- Optimizing immunosuppressive regimens in pediatric kidney and heart transplant recipients, especially with agents such as sirolimus and mycophenolate mofetil.
- Evaluating minimally invasive surgical techniques, including hand-assisted laparoscopic donor nephrectomy, and their impact on pediatric recipient outcomes.
- Investigating novel dialysis modalities—particularly citrate-based hemodialysis—in critically ill children with acute kidney injury.
- Understanding post-transplant complications such as BK virus nephropathy and post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease (PTLD) in pediatric populations.
- Exploring the role of VEGF-D as a biomarker for tumor response in tuberous sclerosis complex treated with mTOR inhibitors.
Publication Trends
Across 23 peer-reviewed articles, abstracts, and posters published between 2000 and 2016, Dr Cutler demonstrates a consistent trajectory in translational and clinical research. His early work established protocols for mycophenolate mofetil without antibody induction in pediatric renal transplantation; subsequent studies expanded to multi-center trials of sirolimus in tuberous sclerosis and large retrospective analyses of pediatric heart transplant outcomes. A recent focus (2016) on citrate-based hemodialysis underscores his commitment to advancing acute care nephrology technologies.
Scientific Awards & Recognition
No specific awards are listed in the provided materials.
Advising & Grants
While specific grant numbers and doctoral students are not detailed, Dr Cutler’s extensive collaborative publications with multidisciplinary teams at Loma Linda University suggest robust mentoring activity and ongoing grant support in pediatric nephrology and transplantation research.
Labs & Teams
Dr Cutler is affiliated with the Pediatric Nephrology Division and works closely with the Pediatric Heart and Kidney Transplant Programs at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital.
