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Arlene Chapman is a distinguished nephrologist at the University of Chicago, serving as the Chief of the Section of Nephrology. Her clinical research focuses on hereditary kidney diseases, particularly autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), and essential hypertension. Over the past decades, Chapman has been a leading figure in ADPKD research, contributing to the development of magnetic resonance imaging techniques to assess total kidney volume (TKV), a key biomarker for disease progression. She has been instrumental in advancing clinical trials for novel therapies, including vasopressin V2 receptor antagonists and rigorous blood pressure control strategies. In recognition of her significant contributions, Chapman received the 2020 Lillian Jean Kaplan International Prize from the International Society of Nephrology, honoring her pioneering efforts in ADPKD research and the development of new treatment options. Besides her research, Chapman is a dedicated educator and mentor, actively involved in training medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty. She has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles and 20 book chapters and serves on the editorial boards of prominent nephrology journals. Chapman is also the Associate Director of the Institute for Translational Medicine and Director of the Clinical Research Center at the University of Chicago, where she established a whole room calorimetry core for researchers focused on energy expenditure and metabolism.
Department of Philosophy