Richard J M Coward

Professor Richard J M Coward is the Professor of Renal Medicine at the University of Bristol and a Consultant Paediatric Nephrologist at Bristol Royal Hospital for Sick Children. His work bridges clinical practice and research, focusing on kidney cell signaling pathways in disease.

Research interests include:

• Understanding podocyte biology and proteinuria in kidney failure
• Diabetic nephropathy mechanisms and therapies
• Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome (HUS) in children
• Inherited kidney stone disease (cystinuria)

Scientific awards:

• MRC Clinician Scientist Fellowship (2006-2013)
• MRC Senior Clinical Fellowship (2013-2018)
• Senior Clinical Scientist Fellow (MRC)

Training Initiatives: Co-director of the Wellcome Trust-funded GW4 Clinical Academic Training scheme, mentoring over 35 Fellows. Leadership roles in REF submissions and national pediatric nephrology research. International teaching collaborations in East Africa and DRC.