Tulane University Health Sciences Center
Nephrology Section, SL-45
1430 Tulane Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70112-2632
504-988-5346 (ph)
504-988-1909 (fax)
vbatuma@tulane.edu
Clinical Title(s):
Chief, Medicine Service at VA Medical Center, New Orleans
Educational Interest(s):
Department Chief, graduate medical education committee
Classification:
Nephrology
Research Interest(s):
myeloma and kidney
kidney proximal tubule cells
cytokine responses in kidney injury
cell signaling
renal fibrosis
Junior Faculty Mentor: yes
Assistant:
Jeanette Player
(504) 565-4918
The Southern Society for Clinical Investigation is dedicated to the advancement of medical research and the exchange of knowledge, information and ideas. Its members are committed to mentoring future generations of medical investigators and promoting careers in academic medicine.
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