Nephrology, Qais Al-Awqati

1. Overview of Nephrology
Qais Al-Awqati

2. Overview of Nephrology
Chief of the Nephrology Division at Columbia, Dr.
Qais Al-Awqati is a prominent member of a variety
of nephrology societies and a leading researcher in
the field. One of Dr. Qais Al-Awqati’s recent
accomplishments is his work in identifying key
factors in acid-base metabolism and its connection
to nephrology.

3. Overview of Nephrology
Nephrology is defined as a branch of medical
science that deals with diseases of the kidneys.
Vital parts of a properly functioning body, the
kidneys are a network of vessels and tubes that
remove waste products from blood. The kidneys are
responsible for acid-base regulation that can result
from diseases, drugs, and toxins.

4. Overview of Nephrology
In the United States alone, there are a number of
societies recognizing the study of nephrology,
including the National Kidney Foundation, which
was officially established in 1964 to promote kidney
research. The United States is also home to the
American Society of Nephrology, which was founded
in 1966 and is the world’s largest society dedicated
to the study of nephrology.