Yashpal S Kanwar

Yashpal S Kanwar serves as Professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine with dual appointments in Pathology (Experimental and Renal Pathology divisions) and Medicine (Nephrology and Hypertension). Affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, his career spans over five decades since earning his MD in 1970.

His educational milestones include:

• MD from Glancy Medical College (1970)
• PhD from University of Illinois, Chicago (1977)
• Pathology Residency at University of Illinois Hospital (1975)
• Fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine (1980)

Dr. Kanwar's research centers on renal pathobiology with emphasis on oxidative stress mechanisms in kidney injury. His work investigates molecular pathways in cisplatin nephrotoxicity, diabetic nephropathy, and environmental toxin impacts, revealing critical roles for necroptosis, ferritinophagy, and proteasomal regulation. Current projects explore TNF-α signaling in reproductive toxicology and metabolic sensor perturbations in renal fibrosis.

Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate sustained innovation in molecular nephrology, with studies spanning toxicology, epigenetics, and cell death mechanisms. His work consistently bridges basic science and clinical pathology, particularly in oxidative stress pathways across diverse kidney injury models.

Professional recognition includes:

• Editorial Board Member, Laboratory Investigation (2022-Present)
• Editorial Board Member, Journal of American Society of Nephrology (2019-2023)
• Editorial Board Member, Kidney International (2018-2023)

Dr. Kanwar maintains active laboratory research in renal pathogenesis while contributing to academic discourse through editorial leadership. His 300+ publications reflect enduring commitment to advancing kidney disease understanding through molecular pathology approaches.