Marko Škrtić

Dr. Marko Škrtić is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Medicine, Queen's University. He holds dual qualifications as an MD and PhD, with research and clinical expertise in nephrology and immunology. His work focuses on inflammatory modulation in kidney disease and dialysis, particularly the role of Slit proteins and omega-3 derived fats in acute kidney injury.

• Education: Biology (McMaster University), MD/PhD in Mitochondrial Biology (University of Toronto).
• Clinical Training: Internal Medicine (University of Toronto), Nephrology (McMaster University).
• Fellowships: Onco-Nephrology (University Health Network), Research in Macrophage Cell Biology (Hospital for Sick Children).

Research Interests: Acute kidney injury, immune system response, Slit proteins, omega-3 fatty acids, and kidney disease therapies.