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Sims-Lucas Lab
The long term goal of Dr. Sims-Lucas' research relates to the development of therapeutics to mitigate acute kidney injury. He has authored more than 75 publications and has an NIH R01 funded research program. He is the Director of Research for the Division of Pediatric Nephrology.
He has a passion related to education and is the Associate Vice Chair for Education and the Director of Student Research Training at the Rangos Research Center and is integral in all levels of training including high school students, undergraduate students, graduate students and post-docs. Finally, he is also the Director of the Histology Core at the John G. Rangos Sr. Research Center.
Student Research Opportunities
We welcome the opportunity to develp our research program through the addition of talented students and trainees, including undergraduates, graduate students, and post-docs.
If you're interested in working with us, please contact Dr. Sims-Lucas.
Current Projects
Read more about ongoing projects here.
Former Lab Members
Read more about where our lab members have gone in their professional efforts.
Representative Publications
Click to see a full list of recent publications from the Sims-Lucas Lab.