Kristen Sgambat, Ph.D., R.D.
- Clinical Assistant Professor
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- Ph.D., Nutrition, University of Maryland, College Park, MD (2015-2017)
- M.S., Nutrition, University of Maryland, College Park, MD (1998-2001)
- B.S., Biology, University of Richmond, Richmond, MA (1992-1996)
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Kristen Sgambat, Ph.D., R.D., has an interest in researching effects of nutrition on health outcomes in children with chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute kidney injury, and kidney transplantation. She has investigated bone health and cardiovascular outcomes in children with CKD and after kidney transplant, as well as effects of carnitine supplementation on cardiovascular function in children receiving hemodialysis and continuous renal replacement therapy.