
We have research experience in the following areas:
- Chronic Kidney Disease • ESRD • Phase Ib–II Pharmacokinetics
- Device Studies • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- Polycystic Kidney Disease • Phosphate Binders • APOL-1 • FSGS
- • Hypertension • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus • IgA Nephropathy • Anemia
- Lupus Nephritis • Proteinuria • Obesity • Sepsis • ASCVD in CKD
- Genetic Markers in Chronic GN
- Acute Kidney Injury
Research Investigators
Claude Galphin M.D — Research Department Medical Director & Investigator
Christopher Poole M.D — Investigator
Cameron Golightly D.O — Investigator
Prince Aryeetey M.D — Investigator
Ashleigh Cates, NP — Sub-Investigator
Kimberly Ferguson, NP — Sub-Investigator
Research Department Staff
Donna Bunten, CCRP, PM-LPC — Clinical Research Manager
Patrice Jacks, ACCRC — Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
Jessica Smith-Goins, B.S. — Regulatory Coordinator
Jocelyn Adams, B.S., CRC — Clinical Research Coordinator
MarLee Yow, B.S., CRC — Clinical Research Coordinator
If you are interested in taking part in a clinical trial or would like more information
about our Research Department, please call or email us at 423-826-8003 or
Research@Nephassociates.com.


