eFGR Task Force Co-chair
Dr. Cynthia Delgado is a nephrologist and health equity advocate dedicated to advancing kidney care for all. She co-chaired the NKF-ASN Task Force that developed a race-free approach to estimating kidney function, improving equity in diagnosis and treatment. As Associate Chief of Nephrology at the San Francisco VA and a professor at UCSF, her research focuses on CKD, frailty, and health outcomes. Recognized for her impact, Dr. Delgado was named to the TIME100 Health list and received NKF’s Garabed Eknoyan Award in 2023.
