Akinlolu O Ojo MD PhD
Executive Dean, University of Kansas School of Medicine
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3901 Rainbow BoulevardMurphy 3015Kansas City, KS 66160
Phone+1 913-588-7201
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Summary
- Dr. Akinlolu Ojo is a nephrologist based in Kansas City, KS, with a specialization in hypertension and kidney transplantation. He completed his medical education at the University of Lagos College of Medicine and furthered his training with a residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in Nephrology at the University of Michigan. He has contributed to several peer-reviewed publications on kidney disease and related topics and participated in various clinical trials focused on kidney transplantation and diabetes management post-transplant. His accolades include election to the National Academy of Medicine in 2022 and multiple CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certifications in 2016.
Education & Training
University of MichiganFellowship, Nephrology, 1992 - 1995
University of Kentucky College of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1988 - 1991
University of Lagos College of MedicineClass of 1985
Certifications & Licensure
KS State Medical License 2019 - 2026
AZ State Medical License 2016 - 2020
MI State Medical License 1992 - 2017
WA State Medical License 1990 - 1992
American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Elected member, National Academy of Medicine National Academy of Medicine, 2022
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Inpatient 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Outgoing Public Health Reporting from EpicCare Functionality, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016
Clinical Trials
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Prediction and monitoring of accrual and rate of underrepresented biomedical research group using bayesian methods.Kaustubh S Nimkar, Byron J Gajewski, Dinesh Pal Mudaranthakam, Jeffery A Thompson, Miranda E Handke
BMC Medical Research Methodology. 2026-03-19 - Beverage patterns, blood pressure, and proteinuria among West Africans with chronic kidney disease: a cross-sectional analysis of the diet, CKD, and apolipoprotein L1 ...Rayan Djelmami-Hani, Tolulope Adebile, Runqi Zhao, Edward Kwakyi, Oluwatoyin Amira
Frontiers in Nutrition. 2026-01-01 - 8 citationsAPOL1 kidney disease: conclusions from a Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) Controversies Conference.Akinlolu O Ojo, Dwomoa Adu, Kate Bramham, Barry I Freedman, Rasheed A Gbadegesin
Kidney International. 2025-11-01
Press Mentions
KU School of Medicine Embraces Teaching Trauma-Informed Approaches to Patient CareDecember 2nd, 2025- GEHA Funds $1.5 Million Scholarship to Address Lack of Diversity in MedicineSeptember 19th, 2022
- Can a Kidney Failure Risk Equation Better Predict ESKD, Regardless of Race?January 11th, 2022
Grant Support
- All of Us Research Program Heartland Consortium (AoURP-HC)UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER2023–2026
- All of Us Research Program Heartland Consortium (AoURP-HC)UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER2023–2026
- A Clinical Trial To Prevent New Onset Diabetes After TransplantationNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2011
- Renal And Cardiovascular Events In Patients With Chronic Kidney DiseaseNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2009–2011
- Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort (CRIC) StudyNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2008–2011
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