After graduating from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, I completed my internal medicine specialty training at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, followed by nephrology training at Gazi University.
My master’s degree in molecular nephrology and nephrogenetics at Hacettepe University reflects my interest in genetic kidney disease and individualised approaches to care.
My clinical work includes chronic kidney disease, glomerular diseases, hypertension, dialysis and follow-up after kidney transplantation. I value a follow-up process where patients can comfortably ask questions and receive clear explanations.
Molecular Nephrology and Nephrogenetics · Master’s degree
2018 — 2022
Gazi University
Specialist training in nephrology
2012 — 2016
Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
Specialist training in internal medicine
2005 — 2011
Dokuz Eylül University
Faculty of Medicine
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Clinical experience
2025 —
Lösante Hospital
Nephrologist · Ankara
2022 — 2025
Kırıkkale Yüksek İhtisas Hospital
Nephrologist
2016 — 2018
Gerede State Hospital
Internal medicine specialist
WERA2026 — 2029
CURRENT INTERNATIONAL ROLE
Women of ERA Committee
Committee member · Türkiye
Dr. Zeynep Ural serves as a member of the European Renal Association’s Women of ERA Committee (WERA) for the 2026–2029 term. The committee supports women’s scientific participation, visibility and professional development in nephrology.
Selected awards and support for research presented at national and international nephrology meetings.
2023
European Renal Association · Turkish Society of Nephrology
ERA National Societies Grant for Türkiye
Research on glomerular CD80 expression in FSGS and membranous nephropathy. The same work received first prize for best oral presentation at the National Nephrology Congress and Turkish Society of Nephrology travel support for the 61st ERA Congress.
2022
59th ERA Congress
Best Abstracts Presented by Young Authors
Research on haptoglobin gene polymorphism and COVID-19 severity in kidney transplant recipients, selected at the 59th ERA Congress, with congress registration and travel support.
2021
23rd National Congress on Hypertension and Kidney Diseases
Best poster presentation · First prize
A presentation on the association of a rare immunodeficiency syndrome with membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Exploring kidney health at a molecular level.
Nephrogenetics & personalised medicine
Work on genetic kidney disease, the clinical use of genetic testing and condition-specific approaches.
Glomerular disease & nephropathology
Research into FSGS, podocyte disorders and the relationship between tissue markers and the course of kidney disease.
Kidney transplantation & dialysis
Clinical research on post-transplant care, diabetic kidney disease and the follow-up of people receiving dialysis.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sharing knowledge. Learning together.
ERABARI · ANKARA
2024 · Bari, Italy
ERA Internship Programme
An ERA internship at the University of Bari, 1–9 July 2024.
Programme started in 2022
ERA YNP Mentorship
ERA Young Nephrologists mentorship with Prof. Loreto Gesualdo at the University of Bari.
Academic history is selected from the February 2025 CV. The WERA role and 2026–2029 term are updated from official ERA records.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Let’s take care of your kidney health.
Book an appointment at Lösante Hospital for assessment and follow-up.
