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Leadership Fellows

Alumni Network

Sylvia Rosas, MD

Joslin Diabetes Center

MA

Cohort Year 2006

Dr. Rosas grew up in Puerto Rico and moved to Bogotá, Colombia, where she earned her medical degree from the University of Rosario. She completed Internal Medicine training in Chicago and nephrology training with a master’s in clinical epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania, along with the Wharton Management Program. Her research focuses on cardiovascular and metabolic complications in chronic kidney disease, especially diabetic kidney disease, and related health disparities in Hispanic/Latino populations. She leads major NIH-funded initiatives, including APOLLO and KPMP. A recognized leader in nephrology, she has received national awards and contributes extensively to research, mentorship, and professional organizations.