Philip Kalra

Philip Kalra is an Honorary Professor at the University of Manchester's Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health (FBMH). He holds roles as Academic Vice President of The Renal Association and Chair of the NIHR Renal Disorders national group. His work focuses on chronic kidney disease (CKD), nephrology, and translational research in renal disorders. Qualifications include MB BChir (Distinction), MD (Cambridge), and FRCP.

Education: 1982 MB BChir (Distinction), 1983 MA (Cantab), 1985 MRCP(UK), 1995 MD (Cambridge), 1999 FRCP.

Research interests include CKD epidemiology, renal vascular disease, and improving healthcare outcomes for patients with kidney failure. He leads the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, focusing on biomedical advancements in kidney disorders and regenerative medicine.

Key contributions include global collaborative analyses on CKD-cognitive impairment links and policy-driven research on CKD detection strategies. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals targeting health equity and non-communicable disease reduction.