Dr. Samantha Gunning

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Samantha Gunning, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Chicago, specializing in nephrology. She serves as the medical director of the home dialysis program, where she focuses on the treatment of advanced chronic kidney disease and the transition to dialysis. Dr. Gunning's research includes significant contributions to understanding acute kidney injury (AKI) and its biomarkers. She has published several articles that investigate the impact of renal biomarkers in critically ill patients and quality improvement projects involving urinary tissue inhibitors. Her work emphasizes the importance of identifying high-risk patients and improving patient outcomes in the context of dialysis and kidney health. In addition to her research, she actively engages in clinical practice, helping to manage patients with severe kidney conditions.

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Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
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IELTS
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