Michael Walsh

Michael Walsh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at McMaster University. His research focuses on nephrology, vasculitis, and clinical trials, particularly in hemodialysis and cardiovascular outcomes.

• Academic Affiliation: Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, McMaster University
• Research Areas: ANCA-Associated Vasculitis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Clinical Trials, Patient-Reported Outcomes, Cardiovascular Complications

Research Interests include the management of hemodialysis patients, treatment protocols for vasculitis, and cardiovascular risk assessment in chronic disease. His work often involves pragmatic trial designs and meta-epidemiologic analyses.

Notable Articles (2025–2022) examine glucocorticoid minimization, plasma exchange efficacy, dialysate temperature personalization, and vasculitis relapse prevention. These studies span nephrology, rheumatology, and cardiology journals.

Collaborations include international clinical trials like PEXIVAS, ADVOCATE, and MyTEMP, with a focus on patient preferences, healthcare utilization, and biomarker analysis.