Meet Dr. Opeyemi Olabisi: The Newly Appointed Chief of Nephrology Division

Dr. Opeyemi Olabisi (SoM) is currently an associate professor in the Division of Nephrology and is a member of the Duke Molecular Physiology Institute. He also serves as the vice chief for research within the division. Dr. Olabisi who is a highly decorated researcher will assume the role of Chief of the Division of Nephrology in the Department of Medicine, effective June 1, 2025. He has received innumerable research awards including the NIH Director’s New Innovator Award, and multiple NIH R01 grants as well as several honors from the Duke School of Medicine, including the Whitehead Scholars Award and the Ruth and A. Morris Williams Faculty Research Prize. Learn more about his research in nephropathy, professional career, honors and awards here.