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Martin Pollak, MD, Nephrology, Boston, MA, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

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Nephrology • Boston, MA

Professor, Medicine-Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School

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Education & Training

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital
    Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, Nephrology, 1991 - 1995
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1988 - 1991
  • New York University School of Medicine
    New York University School of MedicineClass of 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1991 - 2024
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Boston Magazine Castle Connolly, 2012-2013
  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011
  • Elected Member The American Society for Clinical Investigation, 2005

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The Genetic Architecture of Kidney Disease  
    Martin Pollak, MD, American Society of Nephrology

Lectures

  • Genetic Correlations of Renal Biopsy Findings, Including the Robert W. Schrier, MD, Endowed Lectureship 
    American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2019 - Washington, D.C. - 11/8/2019
  • Disease-Causing Mutation in Α-actinin-4 Promotes Podocyte Detachment Through Maladaptation to Periodic Stretch 
    Harvard Medical School ,Department Of Continuing Education, Boston, Massachusetts - 4/21/2013

Authored Content

  • The Genetic Architecture of Kidney DiseaseFebruary 2020

Press Mentions

  • Remembering UpToDate Creator Burton (Bud) Rose, the ‘Steve Jobs of Medicine’
    Remembering UpToDate Creator Burton (Bud) Rose, the ‘Steve Jobs of Medicine’April 25th, 2020
  • The American Society of Nephrology Honors Leaders in the Fight Against Kidney Diseases
    The American Society of Nephrology Honors Leaders in the Fight Against Kidney DiseasesOctober 31st, 2017
  • The Genetics of a Silent Killer and the Quest for a Cure
    The Genetics of a Silent Killer and the Quest for a CureJanuary 16th, 2017
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Grant Support

  • APOL1 Variants: Understanding The Basis Of Disparities In Rates Of Kidney DiseaseNational Center On Minority Health And Health Disparities2012
  • Molecular Genetics Of Inherited Focal GlomerulosclerosisNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2010–2012
  • Clinical Characterization Of The Apol1-Associated PhenotypeNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2011
  • Biological Mechanism Of Fsgs-1National Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2011
  • Biophysical Properties Of Renal Glomeruli And PodocytesNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2010–2011
  • Biological Mechanism Of Inf2-Mediated FSGSNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2010–2011
  • Research Training In NephrologyNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2009–2011
  • GeneticsNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2007–2011
  • Calcium-Sensing Receptor And Control Of Renal Calcium HandlingNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2007–2011
  • Biological Mechanism Of Familial Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis-1National Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2010
  • Biological Mechanism Of Familial Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis-1National Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2006–2009
  • Molecular Genetics Of Inherited Focal GlomerulosclerosisNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2003–2009
  • Molecular Genetics Of Inherited Focal GlomerulosclerosisNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2008
  • Characterization Of Alpha-Actinin-4 Deficient MiceNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2004–2007
  • Molecular Genetics Of Inherited Focal GlomerulerosisNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2004–2006
  • Biological Mechanism Of Familial Focal Segmental GlomeruNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2001–2005
  • Molecular Genetics--Inherited Focal GlomerulosclerosisNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1999–2002
  • Mouse Extracellular Calcium Sensing ReceptorNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1997–2001
  • Homologous Recombination To Inactivate Mouse ANPNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1992–1996

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Martin Pollak, Dr. Martin Pollak, MD, Dr. M Pollak, Dr. Martin Russell Pollak