Megan Urbanski

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Megan Urbanski is a leading voice in transplant nephrology, with a focused research agenda on optimizing outcomes for kidney transplant candidates and recipients with obesity. Her most-cited work, "Practices in the management of kidney transplant candidates and recipients with obesity: A survey of United States transplant programs" (2025), has already garnered 12 citations, reflecting its timely impact on a pressing clinical challenge. Through this landmark survey, Urbanski systematically mapped the heterogeneous and often inconsistent approaches across U.S. transplant centers, revealing critical gaps in standardized protocols for this growing patient population. Her contributions have directly informed discussions on weight management strategies, surgical candidacy criteria, and post-transplant care pathways, helping to bridge the divide between evidence and practice. By highlighting disparities in center-level practices, Urbanski’s work empowers clinicians to develop more equitable, data-driven guidelines. Her research stands as a vital resource for transplant teams navigating the complex intersection of obesity and end-stage renal disease, and her findings are shaping both clinical decision-making and future multicenter trials. Urbanski’s dedication to improving access and outcomes for high-risk populations marks her as an emerging leader in the field.