Dr Kieran McCafferty is a Consultant Nephrologist at Barts Health NHS Trust and a Senior Lecturer at Queen Mary University of London. His clinical work is focused on the care of patients with complex kidney disease, with particular expertise in diabetic kidney disease and haemodialysis. Alongside his clinical responsibilities, Dr McCafferty has developed a strong academic and leadership profile within nephrology and clinical research, with a clear emphasis on improving patient-centred outcomes through high-quality clinical trials.
Academic History
Dr McCafferty holds an academic appointment as Senior Lecturer at Queen Mary University of London, reflecting his combined clinical and research roles. His academic interests bridge basic science and clinical medicine, with a particular focus on uraemic cardiovascular disease and mechanisms of cardiovascular protection in patients with chronic kidney disease.
While his foundational research interests lie in basic science, the majority of his academic time is dedicated to the design, development and delivery of clinical trials at both local and national levels, particularly within nephrology and diabetic kidney disease.
Career Overview
Dr McCafferty is a Consultant Nephrologist at Barts Health NHS Trust, one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. His principal clinical interests include diabetic kidney disease and haemodialysis.
He has a strong passion for clinical trial delivery and has led more than 40 National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) clinical trials over the past five years. He serves as the Renal Clinical Trials Lead for Barts Health and for the Diabetic Kidney Disease Centre, playing a key role in expanding research opportunities for patients with kidney disease.
In addition to his research leadership, Dr McCafferty is the Divisional Director of Research for Specialist Medicine at Barts Health and the Deputy Clinical Director of Research and Development within the Trust. His roles place him at the centre of research governance, strategy and delivery across multiple specialties.
At a national level, Dr McCafferty contributes to patient-focused research infrastructure across the UK. He is Vice Chair of the City and East London Research Ethics Committee, the North Thames NIHR Renal Lead, and Deputy NIHR Renal National Specialty Lead, supporting the development and oversight of high-quality renal research nationwide.
Career Timeline
- Consultant Nephrologist, Barts Health NHS Trust
- Senior Lecturer, Queen Mary University of London
- Renal Clinical Trials Lead, Barts Health and Diabetic Kidney Disease Centre
- Divisional Director of Research, Specialist Medicine, Barts Health NHS Trust
- Deputy Clinical Director of Research and Development, Barts Health NHS Trust
- Vice Chair, City and East London Research Ethics Committee
- North Thames NIHR Renal Lead
- Deputy NIHR Renal National Specialty Lead
Recognition
Dr McCafferty is recognised for his leadership in renal clinical trial delivery and for his significant contribution to NIHR-supported research in nephrology. His work has helped expand access to high-quality clinical trials for patients with kidney disease and has strengthened research capacity at both regional and national levels.
Areas of Speciality
- Diabetic Kidney Disease
- Haemodialysis
- Uraemic Cardiovascular Disease
- Cardiovascular Protection in Chronic Kidney Disease
- Renal Clinical Trials and Research Delivery
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