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Dr. Kathryn Stevens is an Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Glasgow, affiliated with the School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health and the Renal Department at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. Her work focuses on nephrology, chronic kidney disease (CKD), renal transplantation, and cardiovascular comorbidities. She has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed publications since 2009, addressing topics such as CKD biomarkers, health disparities, and translational research in kidney disease.
- Key Research Themes: CKD risk stratification, socioeconomic determinants of kidney disease, gender disparities in healthcare, and renal transplantation outcomes.
- Affiliations: Renal Department, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital; School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health.
Her recent studies highlight controversies in CKD management (e.g., cystatin C vs. creatinine) and the impact of social deprivation on disease progression. She has also explored barriers to physical activity in CKD patients and gender inequities in kidney care. Collaborations span international networks, including work on global trends in renal transplantation and virtual conferencing innovations during the pandemic.
No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text, but her active publication record underscores sustained research engagement. She has mentored colleagues on clinical practice guidelines for post-transplant care and contributed to textbook chapters on electrolyte and acid-base balance.
