Juan Salcedo Betancourt, M.D.
Foster Fellow, 2023
What stood out about your research experience at UT Southwestern, and how did it shape your career?
UT Southwestern provides exceptional opportunities for trainees to engage in both clinical and translational research. The institution offers robust funding support, outstanding mentorship, and access to advanced courses, such as the Masters in Clinical Research program. This environment fosters growth and allows trainees to learn from nationally and internationally recognized leaders in their fields, significantly shaping my career trajectory.
How did participating in the Seldin Symposium impact your research path?
Participating in the Seldin Symposium was a pivotal experience that allowed me to network with leading researchers and refine my ability to present my findings to a critical, expert audience. Additionally, my selection as a Foster Fellow strengthened my CV and enhanced my job prospects, further advancing my professional development.
What are your current research interests and goals?
My current research interests focus on home dialysis therapies and examining the sociodemographic factors influencing the selection of dialysis modalities in incident cases.
What advice would you offer current Internal Medicine trainees about pursuing research?
Select a research topic that genuinely excites you, and design your own path to success—there is no single formula. Keep in mind that opportunities often arise when least expected, so remain proactive and open to new possibilities.
Representative Publications
- Ensuring Health Equity for Sexual and/or Gender Minority Individuals.
Salcedo-Betancourt JD, Farouk SS, Reddy YNV. Nat Rev Nephrol. 2022 Jun. - Short-term Kidney Transplant Outcomes from Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Lower Respiratory Tract Positive Donors.
Sanchez-Vivaldi JA, Patel MS, Shah JA, Wang BK, Salcedo-Betancourt JD, Hwang CS, Wojciechowski D, La Hoz RM, Vagefi PA. Transpl Infect Dis. 2022 Aug. Epub 2022 Jul 12. - A Contemporary Analysis of Mental Well-being Among Living Donor Kidney Applicants.
Levea SL, Prasadh JG, Wang BK, Salcedo-Betancourt JD, Matevish L, Sanchez Vivaldi J, Lieber SR, Shah JA, Hwang CS, Wojciechowski D, Vagefi PA, Patel MS. Transplant Direct. 2024 May 15. - Therapeutic Hypothermia in Low-Risk Nonpumped Brain-Dead Kidney Donors: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Patel MS, Salcedo-Betancourt JD, Saunders C, Broglio K, Malinoski D, Niemann CU. JAMA Netw Open. 2024 Feb 5. - The Effects of Acid on Calcium and Phosphate Metabolism.
Salcedo-Betancourt JD, Moe OW. Int J Mol Sci. 2024 Feb 8. - Relationships among Non-Neoplastic Histopathological Features, Kidney Function, Proteinuria, and Other Clinical Factors in Patients Undergoing Nephrectomy.
Aponte Becerra L, Salcedo Betancourt JD, Elfassy T, Iakymenko O, Thomas DB, Isaac F, Fornoni A, Zuo Y, Barisoni L, Contreras G, Munoz Mendoza J. Glomerular Dis. 2023 Sep 30.