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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 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

In the News


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 Publications


Growth after pediatric and neonatal acute kidney injury: a meta-analysis.

Journal Article Pediatr Nephrol · November 2025 BACKGROUND: Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs commonly in critically ill children. The impact of AKI on pediatric growth outcomes has been sparsely described. OBJECTIVE: To compare growth in children with a history of AKI compared to those without AKI. We h ... Full text Link to item Cite

APOL1 kidney disease: conclusions from a Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) Controversies Conference.

Journal Article Kidney Int · November 2025 In people of African ancestry, apolipoprotein L1 gene (APOL1) variants have been identified as causing increased risk of progressive chronic kidney disease (CKD). In April of 2024, Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) convened a Controversies ... Full text Link to item Cite

Association of Dietary Sodium and Potassium With Blood Pressure and Proteinuria in Africans With Kidney Disease

Journal Article Kidney International Reports · October 1, 2025 Introduction: Associations of dietary sodium (Na) and potassium (K) with blood pressure (BP) show conflicting results, with limited data in individuals of African ancestry. We examined cross-sectional associations of 24-hour urine Na (UNa24h) an ... Full text Cite
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Recent Grants


2/3 CTSA K12 Program at Duke University

ResearchCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2025 - 2030

Stimulating Access to Research in Residency (StARR) - NIAID

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPreceptor · Awarded by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases · 2018 - 2029

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Education, Training & Certifications


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