Full Name
Dr Rupert Major
Job Title
Associate Professor, University of Leicester, Honorary Consultant Nephrologist, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICB
Speaker Bio
Dr Rupert Major is a consultant nephrologist and clinical academic specialising in chronic kidney disease, risk prediction, and integrated care. He trained at the University of Leicester, qualifying in medicine in 2009, and completed specialist renal training in the East Midlands.
He holds a PhD in cardiovascular risk prediction in people with kidney disease and has played a key role in the development and validation of the Kidney Failure Risk Equation (KFRE), recommended by NICE and used internationally.
Dr Major leads national KFRE implementation, is UKKA national co lead for integrated CKD care, and directs LUCID, an internationally recognised integrated care programme focused on equity, early intervention, medicines optimisation, and improved outcomes.
He holds a PhD in cardiovascular risk prediction in people with kidney disease and has played a key role in the development and validation of the Kidney Failure Risk Equation (KFRE), recommended by NICE and used internationally.
Dr Major leads national KFRE implementation, is UKKA national co lead for integrated CKD care, and directs LUCID, an internationally recognised integrated care programme focused on equity, early intervention, medicines optimisation, and improved outcomes.
Speaking At
CKD clinical conundrums
