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Manjula Kurella Tamura is a Professor in the Department of Medicine, specializing in Nephrology at Stanford University. She also holds joint appointments at the Stanford Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Healthcare System. A practicing nephrologist and clinical investigator, her research primarily focuses on evaluating the safety, effectiveness, and quality of kidney disease treatments in real-world populations. Over the past decade, she has critically examined healthcare system practices, models of care, and policies advancing chronic kidney disease and kidney failure care. Her work has significantly shaped the guidelines for dialysis initiation recognized by leading organizations such as the Renal Physician’s Association and the Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes. Kurella Tamura has served in various leadership roles, including as Director of the Palo Alto Veterans Affairs Geriatric Research Education Clinical Center and has received multiple NIH and VA awards for her contributions to health services research. She is an Associate Editor for the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology and is actively involved in mentoring trainees at various academic levels.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Holds joint appointments and teaches in Department of Medicine.
Clinical Research, Division Nephrology, Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Leads research initiatives in nephrology.
VA Palo Alto Geriatrics Research Education Clinical Center • Stanford, CA
Oversees research and educational programs in geriatrics.
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