Johns Hopkins University associate professor Dr. Tanjala S. Purnell will receive the National Kidney Foundation’s Excellence in Transplantation award at the 2023 NKF's spring clinical meetings in Austin, Texas.

“I am truly honoured to receive this tremendous award for my research to advance equity in kidney transplantation,” Dr. Purnell, epidemiologist and health services researcher, said in a statement. “I dedicate this award to family members I have lost due to kidney failure, and I promise to continue working to promote kidney health equity for all.”

The award recognizes a scientist or clinician scientist whose exceptional research has contributed to improved access to kidney transplantation. The clinical meetings will take place April 11–15.

Focused on promoting equity in kidney health, transplantation, and organ donation, she also serves as the founding director of The B.O.L.D. Health Equity Initiative; director of education for the Brancati Center for the Advancement of Community Care; and executive director of the Health Freedom Path to Wellness Program.

Dr. Purcell is also a part of several kidney and organ transplantation organizations and has served on transplant surgeon boards in the U.S., according to a statement.