Kidney Transplantation

4 researchers across 1 institution

4 Researchers
1 Institutions
0 Grant PIs
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Research in kidney transplantation investigates strategies to improve patient outcomes following kidney replacement therapy. This area explores the complex interplay of immunological factors, surgical techniques, and long-term patient management. Investigations include understanding the mechanisms of organ rejection, developing novel immunosuppressive regimens, and optimizing post-transplant care to enhance graft survival and patient quality of life. Studies also examine the impact of co-morbidities, such as cardiovascular disease and metabolic disorders, on transplant success.

Given Arkansas's demographic profile, research in kidney transplantation holds particular significance for public health. Chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease disproportionately affect certain populations within the state, making advancements in transplantation a critical component of addressing health disparities. Improving transplant success rates can reduce the burden on dialysis infrastructure and enhance the well-being of Arkansans facing kidney failure.

This research area draws upon expertise in nephrology, immunology, cardiovascular health, and child and adolescent health. Collaborations extend across disciplines to address the multifaceted challenges of organ transplantation, from the initial immune response to long-term metabolic health and the clinical management of acute kidney injury.

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Top Researchers

Name Institution h-index Citations Career Stage Badges
Gary W. Barone UAMS 28 4,690
Saritha Ranabothu UAMS 11 1,089
Avantika Israni UAMS 3 92
S.W. Lee UAMS 1 4
Organ Transplantation Techniques And Outcomes 3 Covid-19 Clinical Research Studies 2 Cardiovascular Function And Risk Factors 2 Immune Response And Inflammation 2 Child And Adolescent Health 1 Nephrology 1 Metabolism And Genetic Disorders 1 Acute Kidney Injury 1 Sars-Cov-2 And Covid-19 Research 1 Meta-Analysis And Systematic Reviews 1 Ethics In Clinical Research 1 Pharmacological Effects And Toxicity Studies 1 Disease Mechanisms Research 1 Protein Degradation And Inhibitors 1 Urolithiasis Diagnosis And Treatment 1

Strategic Outlook

Global signals from OpenAlex for this research area: where the field is growing, how concentrated leadership is, and where Arkansas sits relative to the world's top-100 institutions. Descriptive only — surfaced as input to the conversation about where to place bets, not a recommendation. Signal confidence: LOW

Global trajectory
8,912 works in 2025
+4.1% CAGR 2018–2025
Leadership concentration
5.8% held by global top 5 institutions
Fragmented HHI 30
Arkansas position
Arkansas not in global top 100
No AR institution among the top-100 contributors to this topic over the 2018–2025 window.

Top US institutions in this area

  1. 1 Johns Hopkins University 2,203
  2. 2 University of Minnesota 2,118
  3. 3 Harvard University 2,008
  4. 4 Stanford University 1,893
  5. 5 University of Pittsburgh 1,867
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