Clinical Research

Boise Kidney & Hypertension Institute's Research Division will set the standard in clinical research, and will do so with the highest level of satisfaction from all of its constituents to include patients and their families; sponsors; employees; and research affiliates. With an overriding concern for patient safety, BKHI Research Division will provide premier research professionals to conduct all clinical trial related activities with the utmost accuracy and timeliness, while ensuring personable and professional patient care and conduct. BKHI Research Division will bring the ideas and products of our investigators as well as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and device companies to the forefront of research; to create and assess the best treatment options for those affected by kidney disease and its related conditions.

Boise Kidney and Hypertension Institute has been conducting research in the Treasure Valley since opening in 2005. Director of Research Amit Sharma, MD has written and conducted investigator initiated trials to further the areas of chronic kidney disease, anemia management, and dialysis treatment standards of care. Boise Kidney has also participated in many pharmaceutical sponsored clinical research trials for a variety of indications including: Anemia, Catheter Occlusion, Home Hemodialysis, Artery Calcification, Diabetes, and Hypertension.

Director of Clinical Research:

Amit Sharma, MD, FACP FASN

Administrative Director for Research:

Kirsten Vanderhalf, BS, CRC

Clinical Research Coordinator:

Norah Culbertson, CRC

Medical Assistants:

Deena Manning, CMA
Megan Moody, CMA