Matthew James

Dr. Matthew James is a specialist in Nephrology and an Assistant Professor and Clinician Scientist in the Departments of Medicine and Community Health Sciences. Dr. James received his medical training at the University of British Columbia, and completed his clinical training and a PhD in Epidemiology at the University of Calgary. He holds a KRESCENT New Investigator Award and University of Calgary Petro Canada Young Innovator Award in Community Health. His interests include health services research focusing on acute kidney injury, progression of chronic kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease. His research is supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Alberta Innovates ­Health Solutions, the MSI Foundation, and Kidney Foundation of Canada.