Dr. Megan Prochaska

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Megan L. Prochaska is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Chicago. Her research primarily focuses on mitigating heart failure risk in patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease. She has published numerous articles addressing various aspects of nephrology, including studies on nephrolithiasis, insulin resistance in hypercalciuric calcium kidney stone patients, and the impact of fructose and sucrose intake on urine composition. Dr. Prochaska’s notable works include her contributions on the contrasting responses in urinary stone risk in different stone formers and the clinical effectiveness of treatments for calcium oxalate stones. Her findings shed light on the metabolic profiles that contribute to the pathogenesis of nephrolithiasis and the clinical efficacy of treatments aimed at reducing kidney stone risks. With her extensive research and publications, Dr. Prochaska has become a respected figure in her field, influencing clinical practices and guidelines pertaining to kidney health and disease management.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2025-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Medicine, focusing on nephrology and chronic disease management.

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy