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The Paediatric
Nephrology Unit

The Paediatric Nephrology Unit at KEM Hospital is a leading centre of excellence dedicated to the care, treatment, and research of kidney-related disorders in children. With a multidisciplinary team of experienced clinicians and researchers, the unit combines advanced clinical care with cutting-edge research to better understand, diagnose, and manage paediatric kidney diseases.

Ongoing research initiatives aim to improve outcomes and quality of life for children affected by conditions such as nephrotic syndrome, congenital anomalies, and chronic kidney disease.

Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong focus on evidence-based care, the unit continues to set benchmarks in paediatric nephrology in India and beyond.

Researchers Team

  • Dr. Jyoti Sharma
  • Dr. Jyoti Singhal
  • Dr. Nivedita Pande
Sr.No. Project Title Principal Investigator Duration Ongoing / Closed
01 Clinical profile and short-term outcome of children with atypical haemolytic uremic syndrome Dr. Jyoti Singhal 3 Months Closed
02 Genetics of Paediatric Kidney Diseases in Western in India: a Multicentre Registry Dr. Jyoti Sharma 6 Months Ongoing
Landmark Studies
03 Optimal dosing regimen of cholecalciferol supplementation in children with chronic kidney disease-An open label multicentre randomised controlled trial Dr Jyoti Sharma Landmark trial completed in last 10 years Publications from this data: Iyengar A, Kamath N, Hamsa V, Uthup S, Sharma J, Singhal J, Sudha E, Rukshana S. Study Protocol: Determining the optimal dose of Cholecalciferol Supplementation in Children with Chronic kidney Disease (C3 trial): Design of an Open Label Multicentred Randomised Controlled Trial.” Dr. Jyoti Sharma 6 Months Closed