Stuart J. Shankland MD, MBA, FRCPC, FASN, FAHA, FACP

Dr. Stuart J. Shankland is a renowned physician and scientist specializing in nephrology (kidney disease). He holds the prestigious Belding H. Scribner Endowed Chair of Medicine at the University of Washington (UW) and is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology. He was also the head of the Division of Nephrology at UW for 18 years.

Dr. Shankland is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. He is a leading figure in kidney disease research, focusing on regeneration, aging, and glomerular diseases, with funding from the NIH. His research interests include podocyte biology, cell cycle proteins, diabetic kidney disease, and proteinuria mechanisms. He has held various national and international leadership roles in the field and is recognized for his patient-centered approach.

Dr. Shankland has received several honors, including the Marilyn Farquhar Award for Podocyte Biology (2021). He has also been recognized with fellowships from several medical associations, including the American College of Physicians (2008), the American Heart Association (2006), and the American Society of Nephrology (2005).