26889-Collins, Kimberly
Faculty

Kimberly S. Collins, PhD

Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine

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R2 432
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Indianapolis, IN
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Bio

Dr. Collins is an Assistant Scientist in Medicine. She did her graduate work in Pharmacology, followed by post-doctoral training in Clinical Pharmacology and Nephrology at Indiana University School of Medicine. Her doctoral research focused on the identification of age-related changes in hepatic microRNA expression, mRNA binding sites, and genetic variant associations with microRNA binding and drug metabolism. During her post-doctoral training she studied sources of variability in response to mycophenolic acid in autoimmunity.

Titles & Appointments

  • Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine
  • Education
    2019 Fellowship Indiana University School of Medicine
    2017 PhD Indiana University
    2011 BS Fort Valley State University
  • Research

    Dr. Collins’ current research interests include:

       • Studying sources of variability in response to mycophenolic acid and tacrolimus for autoimmunity.

       •  Implementation of personalized anti-hypertensive therapy and use of genetic factors to predict risk of chronic kidney disease progression.

       • Studying transcriptomic signatures of acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease to understand disease progression and identify new targeted therapies.

  • Professional Organizations
    American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics

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