About Our Division
The Division of Nephrology-Hypertension at UC San Diego is a preeminent academic nephrology division.
Dr. Joachim Ix leads the team as Chief of the division. Along with Dr. Ix, the Division consists of over 25 full-time faculty members engaged in patient care, education, and innovation in kidney medicine. In-patient nephrology care is centered at our hospitals in the La Jolla and Hillcrest neighborhoods in San Diego, but is not limited there.
Our goal is to bring outstanding nephrology care to the San Diego community broadly, and nephrology clinics and care of our patients occurs across San Diego county. We welcome you to explore our division's dynamic work in patient care, research, education, and policy.
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (HS Clinical, Adjunct, In-Residence, Clinical X) Glomerulonephritis Research
The Division of Nephrology-Hypertension has breadth and expertise in clinical care, pathology, and clinical investigation in glomerulonephritis, and is moving to establish a center of excellence in this area. To expand scientific discovery and rapid translation from bench to bedside and bedside to bench, the Division now seeks to recruit investigators with basic/translational research expertise in glomerulonephritis and/or immunology.
The successful candidates will be responsible for conducting research in the field of glomerulonephritis and/or immunology. They will take on responsibilities in leadership and/or teaching. The selected candidates may also provide clinical care, depending on the Division’s needs and the candidate’s training and experience.
The appropriate series and appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level will be based on the candidate’s background and experience.
2026 Artificial Intelligence in Nephrology Conference
The 2026 Artificial Intelligence in Nephrology Conference was hosted by UC San Diego School of Medicine in collaboration with the UAB-UCSD O’Brien Center for Acute Kidney Injury Research, UAB nephrology programs, and Mount Sinai’s Division of Data Driven and Digital Medicine. Over two days, clinicians, researchers, and innovators came together to discuss the growing role of artificial intelligence in kidney care. Sessions explored AI applications in chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, dialysis, transplantation, nephropathology, and precision medicine, with an emphasis on translating new technologies into meaningful improvements in patient care. We will be hosting another AI in Nephrology Conference in April 2027. Details to follow.
Nephrology News
Nationally Ranked
UC San Diego Health recently ranked No. 1 among hospitals in San Diego, and among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Also in the 2020 report, 10 Adult Specialties within the UC San Diego Health System were Nationally Ranked, including Nephrology.
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