Rasheed Gbadegesin, MD, MBBS, has been named Chief of the Division Pediatric Nephrology in the Department of Pediatrics, effective July 2025.
Dr. Gbadegesin is currently a Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine at Duke University in the division of Pediatric Nephrology. He is the associate dean for physician-scientist development and director of the Office of Physician-Scientist Development (OPSD) in the Duke University School of Medicine. OPSD is a school-wide initiative focused on the training and support of physician-scientists. Dr. Gbadegesin has served as the inaugural faculty director of OPSD since 2018.
Dr. Gbadegesin is a member of the Duke Molecular Physiology Institute. His research is focused on the molecular pathogenesis of nephrotic syndrome and other kidney diseases. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed original research papers and is the principal investigator (PI/MPI) on multiple NIH, industry, and foundation sponsored studies.
"Dr. Gbadegesin’s impressive strengths and experience make him an ideal leader for the Division of Pediatric Nephrology, and we are fortunate that he will be serving in this new role," said Ann M. Reed, MD, chief of the Department of Pediatrics and physician-in-chief of Duke Children's.