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Anika Michelle Lucas

Assistant Professor of Medicine
Medicine, Nephrology

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Medicine · 2024 - Present Medicine, Nephrology, Medicine

Recent Publications


Serum BAFF levels in pregnant patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.

Journal Article Lupus · January 22, 2026 Background/PurposeThe B cell Activating Factor (BAFF) signaling pathway influences rheumatic disease through its role in the selection, maturation, and survival of B cells. Increased BAFF also correlates with hypertension and preeclampsia in pregnant women ... Full text Link to item Cite

Women and kidney health: conclusions from a Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) Controversies Conference.

Journal Article Kidney Int · September 2025 The KDIGO (Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes) Controversies Conference on Women and Kidney Health was convened to identify key sex and gender issues in kidney care, practices for optimizing healthcare in women with kidney diseases, and priorities f ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


Temple University, School of Medicine · 2015 M.D.