Paola Romagnani

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Paola Romagnani is a pioneering nephrologist whose research has fundamentally reshaped our understanding of kidney repair, regeneration, and disease progression. Her work centers on the biology of renal progenitor cells, acute kidney injury (AKI), and the transition from acute damage to chronic kidney disease. Romagnani’s major contributions include identifying and characterizing a population of multipotent renal progenitors within the Bowman’s capsule, demonstrating their role in podocyte maintenance and regeneration—a discovery that opened new avenues for regenerative nephrology. She has also advanced the clinical detection of kidney injury, notably through studies on novel biomarkers such as cystatin C and neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin for early AKI diagnosis and long-term renal function prediction. Her highly cited papers, including those on biomarker utility after partial nephrectomy, have garnered hundreds of citations, reflecting their impact on both basic science and clinical practice. A recipient of prestigious awards and a member of leading international societies, Romagnani continues to drive translational research that bridges stem cell biology and patient care, offering hope for novel therapies in kidney disease.