USF Heart Institute
Hypertension and Kidney Center
Professor & Director
Welcome to the USF Health Hypertension and Kidney Center
Hypertension and the associated renal and cardiovascular complications affect a large population and are major causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Hypertension causes one-third of CKD. Kidney diseases affect more than 1 of 10 persons in developed countries.
The USF Health Hypertension and Kidney Research Center mission is to progress the understanding of the specific pathways contributing to CKD and hypertension and finding potential treatments for these diseases.
Our members conduct diverse research programs that include bench and translational science addressing the medical needs and treatments related to hypertension and kidney disease.
We invite you to explore our website and learn more about our state-of-the-art education, research programs, facilities, and distinguished faculty members.
Seminars
| Date | Name and affiliation | Location |
| 06/22/2023 | Timo Rieg, MD USF; Molecular Pharmacology & Physiology Role of NHE1 in kidney function |
MDD 603 (in person) + Teams 4 PM– 5 PM |
| 07/20/2023 | Susan
Wall, MD
Emory University School of Medicine The role of pendrin-positive intercalated cells in blood pressure and potassium homeostasis |
MDD 603 (in person) + Teams 4PM– 5 PM |
| 08/17/2023 | Dr. Alexander Staruschenko USF, Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology Effects and Potential Mechanisms of SGLT2 Inhibition in Salt-Sensitive Hypertension |
MDD 603 (in person) + Teams 4PM– 5PM |
| 09/28/2023 | Dr. I. David Weiner, MD University of Florida, Professor of Medicine, Physiology, and Aging Trying to understand the pathogenesis of Type lV renal tubular acidosis |
MDD 603 (in person) +Teams 4PM - 5PM |
| 11/06/2023 | Christopher T Banek, PhD University of Arizona College of Medicine Kidneys and Nerves - Turns Out They're Important |
MDD 603 (in person) +Teams 4PM - 5PM |
| 11/16/2023 | Kirk Campbell, MD Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Novel Insights into the Pathogenesis of Glomerular Disease |
MDD 603 (in person) +Teams 4PM - 5PM |
Center Members
Alexander Staruschenko, Ph.D.
Professor
and Director of the Hypertension and Kidney Research Center
Ruisheng Liu, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor
Kay-Pong (Daniel) Yip, Ph.D.
Professor
Saulius Sumanas, PhD
Professor
Jerome Breslin, Ph.D.
Professor
Jessica Dominguez Rieg, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Timo Rieg, M.D.
Associate Professor
Yao Yao, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Ganesh Halade, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Lei Wang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Christine A. Klemens, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Thomas E. Sharp, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Giving
The USF Health Hypertension and Kidney Center needs your support to continue to grow and build our state-of-the art center. Our center is dedicated towards addressing unmet medical needs contributing to chronic kidney disease (CKD) and hypertension, resulting in advancing treatments of these diseases.
Our center strives to enhance the knowledge around Hypertension and Kidney disease through our science and clinical research for our community. Any donations and contribution can best aid in achieving this goal and build our centers longevity and growth.