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Rasheed Adebayo Gbadegesin

Wilburt C. Davison Distinguished Professor
Pediatrics, Nephrology
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


Molecular genetics of glomerular disease
Genetic risk factors for childhood onset idiopathic nephrotic syndrome

Current Duke Appointments & Affiliations


Wilburt C. Davison Distinguished Professor · 2021 - Present Pediatrics, Nephrology, Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics · 2018 - Present Pediatrics, Nephrology, Pediatrics
Associate Dean for Physician-Scientist Development · 2021 - Present School of Medicine
Director of the Office of Physician-Science Development in the School of Medicine · 2021 - Present School of Medicine
Chief, Division of Pediatric Nephrology · 2025 - Present Pediatrics, Nephrology, Pediatrics
Professor in Medicine · 2018 - Present Medicine, Nephrology, Medicine
Affiliate of the Duke Molecular Physiology Institute · 2014 - Present Duke Molecular Physiology Institute, Institutes and Centers

Recent News Items


Published January 23, 2024
New Genetic Findings on Risks of Kidney Disease
Published August 2, 2023
Shaping the Future of Medicine by Providing Medical Students With Hands-on Lab Training
Published June 28, 2021
Duke Awards 22 Distinguished Professorships

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Recent Scholarly Works


Gene-disease relationships for glomerular phenotypes: expert recommendations from ClinGen.

Journal article Nat Rev Nephrol · August 2026 Glomerular diseases are complex conditions, many of which have a genetic basis. However, although some genetic variants can affect glomerular and thereby kidney function, not all identified variants are pathogenic. The process of evaluating genetic and exp ... Full text Link to item Cite

Food Insecurity and Blood Pressure in West Africans with Chronic Kidney Disease

Journal article Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health · July 1, 2026 Background/aims: Food insecurity, limited/uncertain access to adequate food, is a growing concern, especially in low- and middle-income countries, where it may exacerbate chronic kidney disease (CKD). Evidence on the relationship between food insecurity an ... Full text Cite
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Recent Grants


2/3 CTSA K12 Program at Duke University

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences · 2025 - 2030

APOL1 - associated nephropathy from human-derived, intrarenal perspective

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Boston Children's Hospital · 2025 - 2030

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Education


University of Ibadan, College of Medicine (Nigeria) · 1987 M.B.B.S.