An interdisciplinary, interinstitutional group of scientists and clinicians who explore the relationship between environmental exposures and kidney health. The group is based in the Research Triangle of North Carolina; and most members are affiliated with Duke University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the National Institute of Environmental Health. If you are interested in joining, please email Anna Strasma.
SUBSCRIBE TO THE EEKH EMAIL LIST. EEKH email list provides information on upcoming events. To subscribe, email sympa@duke.edu with the subject line: "subscribe eekh"
Monthly meetings are typically held the 3rd Thursday of each month from 2:30-3:30pm on Zoom.
In-person events vary in time and location.
| Date | Speaker | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2025 |
Anthony Muiru, M.D., UCSF |
CKD in Kenya |
| February 20, 2025 |
Dr. Zachary Schlader |
Heat Stress Physiology |
| March 20, 2025 |
Madeline Scammel, M.D. Kathryn Rogers, M.D. |
CKDu in Central America |
| April 16, 2025 | TBD | TBD |
| August 21, 2025 |
Charles D. Scales, Jr., MD, MSHS, FACS Associate Dean for Clinical Research Initiatives Associate Professor of Urology and Population Health Science Duke University School of Medicine discussing, Kidney Stones and Heat |
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| October 9, 2025 |
Ilaria Merutka, Ph.D. student Integrated Toxicology and Environmental Health Program Duke University discussing, Mechanisms of Nephrotoxicity from Chronic Exposure to Drinking Water Contaminants |
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| November 20, 2025 |
Anna Strasma, M.D., MSc-GH Assistant Professor, Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine Duke University School of Medicine discussing, Heat Exposure and Kidney Health in North Carolina Farmworkers: A Pilot Project |
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| May 15, 2025 | TBD | TBD |
