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Bruce Kone, MD, Nephrology, Bellaire, TX, Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

BruceCKoneMDFACP, FAHA, FASN

Nephrology Bellaire, TX

Professor, Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical School, Houston

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Education & Training

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital
    Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, Nephrology, 1986 - 1988
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 1983 - 1986
  • University of Florida College of Medicine
    University of Florida College of MedicineClass of 1983
  • Princeton University
    Princeton UniversityAB, English, Cum Laude, 1975 - 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1995 - 2024
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1993 - 2010
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1990 - 1992
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Doctors in America Best Doctors, Inc, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
  • Marquis’ Who’s Who in the World 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
  • Marquis’ Who’s Who in America 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Renal H+-K+-ATPase: structure, function, and regulation.  
    Kone, B.C, Miner. Elect. Metab. 22:349-365
  • Biosynthesis and homeostatic roles of nitric oxide in the normal kidney.  
    Kone, B.C., and C. Baylis, Am. J. Physiol. 272:F561-578
  • Nitric oxide in renal health and disease.  
    Kone, B.C, Am. J. Kid. Dis., 30:311-333
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • CCAAT/enhancer binding protein beta (C/EBPß) regulates nitric oxide synthase 2 (NOS2) gene expression in mTAL cells.
    Gupta, A.K., Higham, S., and Kone, B.C, 29th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Nephrology, New Orleans, LA
  • Structural diversity of the colonic H+-K+-ATPase a subunit (HKa2) gene: cloning and intrarenal distribution of alternative forms.
    Kone, B.C, 29th annual meeting of the American Society of Nephrology, New Orleans, LA
  • Autocrine regulation of mTAL active sodium reabsorption by tonically expressed inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS).
    Kone, B.C., and Higham S, 29th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Nephrology, New Orleans, LA
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Lectures

  • Proteins Regulating Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase. 
    Thomas Jefferson University Medical School
  • Proteins Involved in the Regulation of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase. 
    University of Miami School of Medicine
  • Regulation and Functional Contributions of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase in the Kidney. 
    University of California, San Diego
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Other

  • Message from the Renal Section ‘Sage’ --- Impact of Katrina on Research and Scientific Education. 
    Kone, B.C, APS Renal Section Newsletter
  • Sage thoughts from the Sage, the NIH Roadmap and CTSAs. 
    Kone, B.C, APS Renal Section Newsletter
  • A different perspective on admissions decisions. 
    Kone, B.C, Acad. Med. 84:289

Grant Support

  • Regulation Of ENAC TranscriptionNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2006–2011
  • Regulation Of ENAC TranscriptionNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2007–2009
  • Regulation Of H/K-Atpase In Kidney And ColonNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2005–2009
  • Regulation Of H/K-Atpase In Kidney And ColonNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2006–2008
  • Molecular Pathogenesis Of Gut Injury In MOFNational Institute Of General Medical Sciences2004–2008
  • Molecular And Cellular BiologyNational Institute Of General Medical Sciences2004–2008
  • General Clinical Research CenterNational Center For Research Resources2007
  • Postdoctoral Training In Renal Diseases And HypertensionNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2002–2006
  • Function And Renal Regulation X/K -Atpase IsoformsNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2001–2004
  • Molecular Pathogenesis Of Gut Injury In Multiple Organ FailureNational Institute Of General Medical Sciences1999–2002
  • Core--Cellular And Molecular Biology FacilityNational Institute Of General Medical Sciences1999–2002
  • Regulation Of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase In KidneyNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1997–2002
  • Function And Renal Regulation Of Na+/K+ Atpase IsoformsNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1995–1998
  • Function And Renal Regulation Of Na+/K+ Atpase IsoformsNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1994–1995
  • Structure-Function Analysis Of Na/K-Atpase IsoformsNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1991–1993
  • Structure-Function Analysis Of Na/K-Atpase IsoformsNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1989–1991
  • Regulation Of Na+-H+-Exchange In Proximal Tubule CellsNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1986–1988

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