Dr. Titilayo Ilori

Biography

Titilayo O. Ilori is an Assistant Professor at Boston University in the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in Nephrology. Holding an MBBS from the University of Lagos and an MSc from Emory University, Dr. Ilori's research interests focus on chronic kidney disease (CKD) with an emphasis on the impact of diet and lifestyle on disease progression, particularly in disadvantaged populations. Her work involves investigating the role of ApolipoproteinL1 Nephropathy in CKD. She began her research career as a research assistant in the UK, which provided her with a solid foundation in population-based research and nutritional epidemiology at the University of Manchester. Following her training in nephrology at Emory University, she successfully transitioned into a clinical research career where she gained significant experience in building clinical research infrastructures and managing large-scale projects. Dr. Ilori has been a co-investigator in multiple notable research initiatives, including the H3Africa Kidney Disease Research Network. Recognized for her commitment to research and mentoring, she has trained numerous fellows and master's level students during her career. Dr. Ilori's work has received funding from multiple sources, including a K23 grant from NIDDK for her study on diet and CKD progression in correlation with genetic factors in sub-Saharan Africa.

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