Brandon Kistler, BS, MS, PhD, RD, FAND, FNKF
Assistant Professor at Purdue University
The Joel D. Kopple Award is an annual award honoring an individual who has made significant contributions to the field of renal nutrition.
Dr. Brandon Kistler is a Registered Dietitian and Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition Science at Purdue University, where he co-directs the Clinical and Translational Nutrition Research Lab. His research, currently funded by organizations including the National Kidney Foundation, focuses on utilizing lifestyle, primarily diet and exercise, to improve the quality of life and outcomes for people with CKD. Dr. Kistler earned his Ph.D. at The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he held a pre-doctoral fellowship from the American Heart Association. He has also held numerous volunteer positions, including co-editor of the Renal Nutrition Forum, the editorial board for the Journal of Renal Nutrition, and chair of the Associate Council, Education Committee, and Social Media Committee for the International Society of Renal Nutrition and Metabolism.
Dr. Kistler's research, currently funded by organizations including the National Kidney Foundation, focuses on utilizing lifestyle, primarily diet and exercise, to improve the quality of life and outcomes for people with CKD.