The Center for Healthcare Evaluation in Kidney Disease

The Center for Healthcare Evaluation in Kidney Disease (CHEK-D) is focused on developing and supporting scientists and clinicians in basic, clinical, and translational research to improve health processes and outcomes related to kidney disease. We partner with dedicated faculty, staff and community leaders on projects to improve healthcare for all patients. We align our vision with with the UNM Health Sciences Center’s most important value, “a steadfast duty to improve the health of all New Mexicans. We will serve our patients and the public with integrity and accountability.” We are also committed to strengthening the UNM HSC’s internal research infrastructure through campus-wide collaboration, professional development, and supporting a variety of pathways for trainees through undergraduate, graduate, medical education, and early career faculty. We provide community outreach to local middle and high schoolers to encourage pursuit of education and careers in mathematics, statistics, and medicine.

CHEK-D was established by a generous donation from Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI).