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Mary Hammes is an Associate Professor in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago, specializing in clinical medicine with a focus on chronic dialysis. With over 30 years of experience as a clinical nephrologist certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, her clinical interests have been primarily centered around improving the lives and outcomes of patients with End Stage Kidney Disease through innovative treatments and research. She leads a large outpatient hemodialysis unit and conducts significant research on vascular access, aiming to better understand the challenges faced by patients receiving hemodialysis. This involves investigating vascular access failure, specifically stenosis and thrombosis, which are critical issues in the treatment process. Dr. Hammes utilizes a novel patient-specific milli-fluidic model to study blood flow in veins related to dialysis procedures and collaborates with various disciplines, including medicine, surgery, and bioengineering, to enhance care strategies for these patients. Her commitment to research is reflected in her numerous publications and successful grant applications, as well as her role in directing monthly dialysis access conferences that foster multi-disciplinary collaboration.
Department of Philosophy