Lawrence J. Appel, USA
Johns Hopkins University
Prof. Lawrence J. Appel, MD, MPH, is the C. David Molina Professor of Medicine and Director of the Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology, and Clinical Research at Johns Hopkins University.
Prof. Appel is a clinician-scientist and general internist who specializes in the prevention and control of high blood pressure, cardiovascular-kidney diseases, and other chronic conditions. A prominent feature of his research is its focus on conditions that affect minorities and interventions to reduce racial health disparities. His research areas include:
- Controlled feeding trials, like the DASH trial, to determine optimal dietary patterns
- Behavioral intervention trials, such as the POWER trial, to determine the effects of lifestyle modification on improving diet and controlling weight.
- Studies, like AASK and CRIC, identifying risk factors for progression of chronic kidney disease and its complications.
- Global efforts to prevent and control hypertension, specifically, Resolve to Save Lives, which explores pragmatic, scalable solutions like team-based care.
He has published over 600 papers and has an H-index of 153. In addition to his reseaarch, Dr. Appel has mentored numerous trainees, and has also shaped health care policy through his involvement on various committees of the National Institutes of Health, the National Academy of Medicine, and the American Heart Assocation. He has received several awards, including membership in the Association of American Physicians and the National Academy of Medicine.
Lectures：
Session 2: Health Effects of Sodium and Potassium Intake in China: Recent Evidence, Research Gaps, and Implications for Public Health
Chair Role:
Co-Chairperson for Session 2| BPROAD Session