Dr. Rachel Holden

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Biography

Rachel M. Holden is a nephrologist and professor in the Department of Medicine at Queen's University with a cross-appointment in the Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences. She joined the faculty in 2001 and currently holds a Clinician Scientist award. Dr. Holden's research focuses on studying the basic mechanisms of vascular calcification in chronic kidney disease, with an emphasis on clinical, basic, and translational aspects of vitamin K metabolism and the specific role of vitamin K inhibition in vascular calcification. Additionally, her clinical interests include mineral and bone disorders in chronic kidney disease, particularly in hemodialysis patients.

Research Interests

Requirements for Queen's University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree Background in Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of Research Interest
  • Curriculum Vitae
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Specialization Notes

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