Associate ProfessorDivision of Nephrology Associate Director, Nephrology Fellowship ProgramDirector, Kidney Heart ServiceArthur Stach Family Endowed ProfessorSites of Practice: University of Washington Medical CenterRelated Links: Kidney Research Institutetwitter.com/NishaKidneyDocFaculty Information Biography The overall goal of Dr. Bansal’s research program is to understand the epidemiology and pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease and hypertension in patients with chronic kidney disease. Specifically she is interested in the development, diagnosis, consequences and treatment of heart failure and arrhythmias in patients with kidney disease. Education & Training: Master of Advanced Studies, Clinical ResearchUniversity of California San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA2010 Nephrology Fellowship University of California San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA2010 Medicine ResidencyTufts Medical CenterBoston, MA2006 Medical School University of ConnecticutFarmington, CT2003 Honors: Distinguished Researcher Award, American Society of Nephrology2020 Arthur Stach Family Endowed Professorship2019 UW Housestaff Scholarship Mentor Award2018 UW Fialkow Scholars Award2016 Mentored Career Development Award, NIDDK2010-2015 American Kidney Fund Clinical Scientist in Nephrology2008-2010 Introduction to the Arnold P. Gold Foundation2009 Tufts Medical Center Outstanding Resident Teacher Award2006 Contact Email: nbansal@u.washington.eduPhone: (206) 543-3792Mailing Address: Kidney Research Institute Division of Nephrology 325 Ninth Avenue Box 359606 Seattle, WA 98104 Research & Clinical Interests Research Interests: Clinical research studies to understand pathophysiology, treatment and outocmes associated with hypertension and cardiovascular disease at different stages of chronic kidney disease Understanding the epidemiology and pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease in patients with chronic kidney disease Exploring treatment options for cardiovascular diseaes in patients with chronic kidney disease Understanding mechansims and treatment of hypertension in patients with chronic kidney disease Clinical Interests: Hypertension Chronic kidney disease Publications PubMed: PubMed Bibliography
