Dr S Chinnappa

Profile

Dr Shanmugakumar Chinnappa is a consultant nephrologist with over a decade of active research experience in the field of cardio‑renal medicine.

Responsibilities

  • NIHR Senior Clinician and Practitioner Research Award holder

Research interests

  1. Evaluation of cardiac dysfunction and characterisation of uraemic cardiomyopathy in CKD
  2. Evaluation of cardiac reverse remodelling and primary prevention of heart failure in CKD
  3. Understanding the determinants of exercise capacity in CKD

Qualifications

  • PhD
  • MRCP (UK)
  • MBBS

Professional memberships

  • Royal College of Physicians, London
  • Board Member, EURECAM working Group, European Renal Association
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