Hua Sun MD Ph.D.

Physician

200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242
Phone+1 319-356-7249

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Summary

Dr. Hua Sun is a highly skilled pediatric nephrologist based in Iowa City, IA. Her medical training includes a Pediatrics Residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and a Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship at the Children's Hospital/Boston Medical Center. Currently, she serves as an Assistant Professor at University of Iowa Stead Family Childrens Hospital. Dr. Sun is a prolific researcher with numerous significant publications, many of which have been frequently cited by other publications. Her research topics often focus on nephropathy and glomerular disease, reinforcing her commitment to her specialty.

Education & Training

Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Nephrology, 2017 - 2020
University of Iowa Health Care Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 2014 - 2017
Nanjing Medical UniversityClass of 2001

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Certifications & Licensure

IA State Medical License 2014 - 2028
MA State Medical License 2017 - 2022
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Nephrology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

A New Quantitative Metric for Precise Classification of Diabetic Podocyte Injury Using Scanning Electron Microscopy.
Faith Rooney, Chantal Allamargot, Jillian Williquett, Hua Sun
Microscopy and Microanalysis. 2025-11-12
7 citations
Mechanisms of podocyte injury in genetic kidney disease.
Nina Mann, Hua Sun, Amar J Majmundar
Pediatric Nephrology. 2025-05-01
1 citations
Dynll1-PI31 Interaction Enhances Proteolysis Through the Proteasome, Representing a Novel Therapeutic Target for INF2-Related FSGS.
Jillian Williquett, Chandra Perez-Gill, Chantal Allamargot, Faith Rooney, Martin R Pollak
Kidney360. 2025-01-01