Robert Kalyesubula

Robert Kalyesubula is an Assistant Professor (Adjunct) in Nephrology at Yale School of Medicine. He holds an MBChB from Makerere University. His work focuses on chronic kidney disease (CKD), HIV-nephropathy comorbidities, and global health challenges in low-resource settings. Key research areas include hypertension epidemiology in rural Uganda, diagnostic innovations for CKD in resource-limited regions, and genetic factors influencing nephropathy in diabetic patients.

• Education: MBChB in Medicine and Surgery from Makerere University (1999)

Research Interests: Dr. Kalyesubula leads studies on CKD detection strategies in LMICs, HIV-related kidney dysfunction in young populations, and implementation of affordable diagnostic tools. His recent work emphasizes biomarker validation (e.g., ACE gene polymorphisms, albuminuria testing) and health equity in dialysis access. Collaborations focus on Uganda's healthcare systems and global kidney disease burden analysis.

Publications highlight cross-sectional studies on hypertension prevalence, systematic reviews of HIV/CKD comorbidity, and policy analyses for improving kidney care access in Sub-Saharan Africa. Over 25 peer-reviewed articles since 2023 reflect his interdisciplinary approach combining clinical nephrology with global public health advocacy.

Grants & Teams: Active in collaborative projects through the International Society of Nephrology, contributing to the Global Kidney Atlas initiative. Works with multidisciplinary teams addressing TB-associated AKI and aging HIV patient cohorts in Uganda.

Labs & Affiliations: Affiliated with Yale's Chronic Kidney Disease programs and global health partnerships in East Africa.