This application for a K24 award is to provide support to allow Dr. Gary Curhan to pursue his passion for mentoring junior investigators and to expand his work in clinical investigation. His research focuses on the prevention of common diseases by investigating scientifically and clinically important questions and exploring the role of modifiable factors, chiefly in the areas of nephrology and urology. His long-term objectives remain focused on examining and challenging existing beliefs and commonly accepted practices, with the goal of motivating important changes in clinical practice and understanding to improve the health of individuals. Currently, he is the principal investigator or co-investigator of NIH-funded studies examining risk factors for a variety of conditions including nephrolithiasis, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and gout. He is studying dietary, lifestyle factors, genetic contributions and biomarkers in large cohort studies based at the Channing Laboratory. Dr. Curhan has mentored over 25 individuals, all of whom are in academic settings. He is currently the primary mentor for 4 junior faculty nephrologists with K-awards and 4 nephrology fellows supported by NIH training grants. He is actively involved in teaching and mentoring in didactic Masters degree programs. The centerpiece of training of new mentees will be a mentored research project. In addition, the training will include didactic course work at the Harvard School of Public Health, training in the responsible conduct of research, the preparation of manuscripts and grants, and formal presentations in a stimulating and vibrant research environment. The award will support an examination of the impact of menopause on 24 hour urine composition, contributing to the understanding of a variety of common conditions including nephrolithiasis and osteoporosis. Trainees will directly benefit by their involvement in this project and the multiple related ongoing projects of Dr. Curhan. Support by this K24 award will allow Dr. Curhan to continue to mentor individuals who wish to pursue careers in clinical investigation, particularly those interested in nephrology and urology. These individuals will make important contributions to our understanding of disease and to improving the public's health.
This application for a K24 award is to provide support to allow Dr. Gary Curhan to pursue his passion for mentoring junior investigators and to expand his work in clinical investigation. The award will also provide funds for an examination of the impact of menopause on 24 hour urine composition, contributing to the understanding of a variety of common conditions including nephrolithiasis and osteoporosis. Support by this K24 award will allow Dr. Curhan to continue to mentor individuals who wish to pursue careers in clinical investigation, and these individuals will make important contributions to our understanding of disease and to improving the public's health.
| Prochaska, Megan; Taylor, Eric; Ferraro, Pietro Manuel et al. (2018) Relative Supersaturation of 24-Hour Urine and Likelihood of Kidney Stones. J Urol 199:1262-1266 |
| Hundemer, Gregory L; Curhan, Gary C; Yozamp, Nicholas et al. (2018) Cardiometabolic outcomes and mortality in medically treated primary aldosteronism: a retrospective cohort study. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol 6:51-59 |
| Ferraro, Pietro Manuel; Gambaro, Giovanni; Curhan, Gary C et al. (2018) Intake of Trace Metals and the Risk of Incident Kidney Stones. J Urol 199:1534-1539 |
| Motwani, Shveta S; McMahon, Gearoid M; Humphreys, Benjamin D et al. (2018) Development and Validation of a Risk Prediction Model for Acute Kidney Injury After the First Course of Cisplatin. J Clin Oncol 36:682-688 |
| Ferraro, Pietro Manuel; Taylor, Eric N; Gambaro, Giovanni et al. (2018) Vitamin B6 intake and the risk of incident kidney stones. Urolithiasis 46:265-270 |
| Hundemer, Gregory L; Curhan, Gary C; Yozamp, Nicholas et al. (2018) Renal Outcomes in Medically and Surgically Treated Primary Aldosteronism. Hypertension 72:658-666 |
| Gupta, Shruti; Curhan, Sharon G; Curhan, Gary C (2018) Biomarkers of Systemic Inflammation and Risk of Incident Hearing Loss. Ear Hear : |
| Paik, Julie M; Rosen, Harold N; Gordon, Catherine M et al. (2018) Proton Pump Inhibitor Use, H2-Receptor Antagonist Use, and Risk of Incident Clinical Vertebral Fracture in Women. Calcif Tissue Int : |
| Ferraro, Pietro Manuel; Taylor, Eric N; Gambaro, Giovanni et al. (2017) Vitamin D Intake and the Risk of Incident Kidney Stones. J Urol 197:405-410 |
| Vaidya, Anand; Curhan, Gary C; Paik, Julie M et al. (2017) Body Size and the Risk of Primary Hyperparathyroidism in Women: A Cohort Study. J Bone Miner Res 32:1900-1906 |
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