Felix Knauf

Felix Knauf, MD is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in Nephrology. He holds appointments in the Department of Internal Medicine and is affiliated with the ABIM Physician-Scientist Research Pathway. His research focuses on hyperoxaluria, oxalate metabolism, and global health initiatives in Uganda. Key areas include kidney stone pathophysiology, chronic disease management in low-resource settings, and translational research bridging clinical and laboratory insights.

Dr. Knauf's education includes a BS from the University of Freiburg (1997) and an MD from Humboldt University of Berlin (2004). He completed his Nephrology Fellowship at Yale New Haven Hospital (2011). He has received awards such as the Hans-U.-Zollinger-Preis (2014) and the Max Rubner Award (2013).

His research integrates metabolomics, genetics, and clinical trials. Recent work addresses hyperoxaluria treatment innovations (e.g., lumasiran), oxalate's cardiovascular impacts, and leveraging mHealth in Uganda for chronic disease control. Collaborations include studies on COPD screening challenges and hypertension management with community health workers in rural Uganda.

Notable projects include the BONAPH1DE observational study on primary hyperoxaluria type 1 and protocol development for integrating digital health tools in blood pressure management. His work emphasizes global health equity through community-led approaches.