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Arlene Beth Chapman is a distinguished nephrologist and Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago, where she serves as the Chief of the Section of Nephrology. She is actively involved in clinical research and education, focusing primarily on hereditary kidney diseases, particularly autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), essential hypertension, and the intersection of kidney function and pregnancy. Dr. Chapman has been a leading figure in ADPKD research for several decades, contributing significantly to the development of magnetic resonance imaging techniques for assessing total kidney volume (TKV), a key biomarker for disease progression. Her work has advanced clinical trials of novel therapies, including vasopressin V2 receptor antagonists and blood pressure control strategies. In recognition of her significant contributions, she received the 2020 Lillian Jean Kaplan International Prize from the International Society of Nephrology, which honors her pioneering efforts in ADPKD research. Dr. Chapman has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles and 20 book chapters and served on editorial boards of prominent nephrology journals. Additionally, she is the Associate Director of the Institute for Translational Medicine and the Director of the Clinical Research Center at the University of Chicago, where she recently established a whole room calorimetry core for investigating energy expenditure and metabolism. Over the years, Dr. Chapman has played a key role in clinical research leadership at her institution.
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