Clinical Research

Boise Kidney & Hypertension Institute’s Research Division aims to set the standard in clinical research. With an overriding concern for patient safety, BKHI Research Division provides 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.

Boise Kidney has been conducting research in the Treasure Valley since opening in 2005. We recently have formed a partnership with the Pacific Renal Research Institute (PRRI) to conduct trials. PRRI Chief Executive Officer 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.

Head of Pacific Renal Research Institute:

Amit Sharma, MD, FACP FASN