Professor Dr. Edward Skolnik

Biography

Dr. Edward Y. Skolnik is a Professor of Nephrology at NYU Langone Health. He specializes in treating adults with renal diseases, including acute and chronic renal failure, glomerular diseases, and polycystic kidney disease. He graduated from SUNY Downstate with an MD in 1982, completed his residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in 1985, and his fellowship in Nephrology at New York Presbyterian - Weill Cornell Medical Center in 1988. His research focuses on the calcium-activated potassium channel, KCa3.1, which is crucial for the function of human CD4+ T cells. Dr. Skolnik's work explores mechanisms of autoimmune diseases, including the impact of specific lipid molecules and kinases on the activity of KCa3.1 channels. He has contributed to advancing treatments for Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) and is currently investigating the therapeutic potential of KCa3.1 inhibitors. He is dedicated to improving outcomes for patients with kidney diseases through both clinical practice and research.

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