Rafael Cabrera

Rafael Cabrera, MD, is an academic nephrologist based in Boise, Idaho, where he directs a specialized glomerular disease clinic. In his hospital rounds and clinic consultations, he evaluates renal biopsies alongside pathology teams to diagnose glomerulonephritis and manage progressive kidney failure. His academic research investigates immunological biomarkers linked to glomerular filtration decline, examining how early cellular changes influence long-term renal function and patient outcomes. He also oversees clinical trials testing targeted therapies for rare nephropathies. Cabrera graduated from the University of Missouri with a BS in biology and obtained his MD from the University of Toledo. He contributes articles on renal health to Biology Insights.