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Dr. Benjamin S. Ko is an Associate Professor in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago. He is a dedicated physiologist and educator with a strong focus on medicine, particularly in the area of electrolyte disorders and fluid disorders. His research centers on fluid and electrolyte disorders, leveraging an integrated approach that spans both basic science and translational research. His aim is to enhance the understanding of the molecular mechanisms involved in renal tubular transport of cations in humans. Dr. Ko employs urinary exosomal analyses and various molecular biochemical techniques to study sodium and calcium homeostasis. He is also significantly involved in medical education, serving as co-director of the Tissues, Cell, and Organ Physiology Course at the Pritzker School of Medicine and directing the American Society of Nephrology’s Tutored Research Education Kidney Scholars (TREKS) program at the University of Chicago.
Department of Philosophy