Yan Li

1998 M.D., Shandong University School of Medicine, Shandong, China.
2002 Master of Medicine, Shandong University School of Medicine.

Mentor: Dr. Kenneth McMartin

Research Interests: I am interested in the toxic effects of chemical compounds on renal function. Currently I am exploring the possible role of mitochondrial mechanisms in the toxicity of oxalate to renal tubule cells. Oxalate is the metabolite of ethylene glycol (antifreeze) that is responsible for the acute renal failure seen in ethylene glycol poisoning. By understanding the mechanism of toxicity, we hope to find ways how to rescue this toxic effect.