Rasheed Adebayo Gbadegesin

Rasheed Adebayo Gbadegesin, MD, MBBS, is a Professor of Pediatrics at Duke University School of Medicine and the Wilburt C. Davison Distinguished Professor. He serves as the Associate Dean for Physician-Scientist Development and Director of the Office of Physician-Scientist Development (OPSD), focusing on training and supporting physician-scientists. His research centers on the molecular pathogenesis of nephrotic syndrome and other kidney diseases, with over 100 peer-reviewed publications and leadership in NIH-funded studies.

Education:

• M.B.B.S., University of Ibadan, College of Medicine (Nigeria), 1987

Research Interests: Dr. Gbadegesin investigates genetic risk factors in pediatric kidney diseases, including APOL1 variants, HLA associations, and monogenic causes of nephrotic syndrome. His work spans molecular genetics, glomerular disease mechanisms, and global health disparities.

Scientific Awards:

• Wilburt C. Davison Distinguished Professor (2021–Present)

Mentorship & Grants: He leads programs like the Duke Burroughs Wellcome Physician Scientist Institutional Award, Duke Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) KL2 Program, and Duke Pediatric Research Scholars (DPRS) Program. His grants include NIH, industry, and foundation funding for studies on APOL1 disease, FSGS, and pediatric AKI.