Pediatric Nephrologist Named to Leadership Position in Pediatric Nephrology Research Consortium

Dr. Jain will serve as co-chair of the National Kidney Transplant Working Group

Namrata G. Jain, M.D., medical director of Pediatric Kidney Transplant at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center and associate professor of Pediatrics at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, has been appointed co-chair of the National Kidney Transplant Working Group of the Pediatric Nephrology Research Consortium (PNRC).

Effective in October 2023, for a two-year term, Dr. Jain’s appointment distinguishes her as a national expert in pediatric kidney transplant. In her role as co-chair of the Transplant Working Group, she will lead colleagues in developing evidence-based recommendations for best practices in pediatric kidney transplant care.

“It is an honor to be chosen by the PNRC board to help lead and funnel research studies in the transplant group,” says Dr. Jain. “ I have been a member of this group since 2018 and I am grateful to the mentorship I have received. I look forward to providing a supportive structure for my colleagues for their academic pursuits in the continuing optimization of pediatric transplant care.”

Additionally, Dr. Jain is serving as the principal investigator on three PNRC studies, with the goal of advancing kidney transplant care for children. Dr. Jain is committed to clinical research that improves quality outcomes for her patients. She is the co-author of numerous publications in high-impact journals.

“Dr. Jain’s appointment as Co-Chair of the PNRC reflects her nephrology expertise and commitment to ongoing research that benefits her patients at Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health, as well as children across the globe,” said Judy Aschner, M.D., Physician Scientist at the Center for Discovery and Innovation, Hackensack Meridian Health.. “We look forward to Dr. Jain’s contributions to developing evidence-based best practices in pediatric kidney transplant care in her new leadership role at the PNRC.”

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