Faculty

Bryan Kestenbaum

Adjunct Professor, Epidemiology
Professor, Medicine - Nephrology
Endowed Chair, Medicine - Nephrology

206-685-7343

Education

MD University of Massachusetts, 1995
MS Epidemiology, University of Washington, 2002
BS Microbiology, University of Massachusetts, 1991

Contact

206-685-7343

University of Washington
Office BB1255
Box 359606
Kidney Research Institute (KRI)
325 9th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104

Research Interests

Dr. Kestenbaum is a Nephrologist and Epidemiologist who studies the metabolic complications of kidney disease. His research group focuses on developing new methods for assessing kidney function, understanding the determinants and consequences of mineral metabolism disturbances, and investigating the impact of uremic toxins on skeletal muscle functioning. Their ongoing work spans large cohort studies to hands-on translational research within the Kidney Research Institute, a clinical and translational unit that houses a critical mass of investigators, study personnel, and staff.

Recent Publications (PubMed)

A Comprehensive Framework for Kidney Function Assessment: Summary of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Reimagining Kidney Function Assessment Workshop.
(2025 Sep)
Kidney Int Rep 10(9): 2919-2936
Bjornstad P, Narongkiatikhun P, Benzing T, Fuhrman DY, Inker L, Kestenbaum B, Koyner J, Lemley K, Seegmiller J, Waikar SS

Accuracy of Identification of Cardiovascular Events with ICD Diagnosis Codes versus Physician Adjudication in CKD and Kidney Failure.
(2025 Sep 17)
J Am Soc Nephrol
Zemke AM, Zelnick LR, de Boer IH, Kestenbaum B, Go AS, Bansal N

Development and Validation of a Novel LC-MS/MS-Based Proteomics Method for Quantitation of Retinol Binding Protein 4 (RBP4) and Transthyretin (TTR).
(2025 Sep 10)
J Proteome Res
Yadav AS, Rubinow KB, Zelter A, Authement AK, Kestenbaum BR, Amory JK, Isoherranen N

Kidney Tubular Biomarkers in Type 1 Diabetes - Longitudinal Analysis of 2 Cohorts.
(2025 Jul)
Kidney Int Rep 10(7): 2311-2322
Limonte CP, Prince DK, Hoofnagle AN, Hirsch IB, Waikar SS, Doria A, Mauer M, Kestenbaum BR, de Boer IH

Molecular Phenotyping of Sepsis and Differential Response to Fluid Resuscitation.
(2025 Sep)
Am J Respir Crit Care Med 211(9): 1681-1688
Kiernan E, Zelnick LR, Khader A, Coston TD, Bailey ZA, Speckmaier S, Lo JJ, Siew ED, Sathe NA, Kestenbaum BR, Himmelfarb J, Johnson NJ, Shapiro NI, Douglas IS, Hough CL, Bhatraju PK

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In the News

Exercise May Slow Decline in Kidney Function
Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, 12/12/2013