Endothelial Cell Dysfunction in Kidney Disease (2025 AC Live)
Includes a Live Web Event on 10/10/2025 at 11:30 AM (EDT)
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the fundamental role of endothelial cells in vascular health.
- Define endothelial cell dysfunction (ECD) and its key molecular mechanisms.
- Appreciate the clinical implications of ECD for patient management.
Stephen J. Ruffenach, DO, MS, FACOI
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Preclinical Medicine
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Dr. Steve Ruffenach, DO, MS, FACOI, is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Preclinical Medicine at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine. He earned his DO from Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his Internal Medicine residency at Overlook Hospital (Columbia University College of Medicine system). Dr. Ruffenach further specialized with a Nephrology fellowship at the University of Arizona, where he later served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine. He holds a Master's degree in Medical Informatics from Northwestern University and previously served as the Director of Medical Informatics for Emcare. His contributions to medical literature include publications in the American Journal of Medicine and multiple articles for the British Medical Journal online blog.
Mark D. Baldwin, DO, MACOI, FASN (he/him/his) (Moderator)
Professor and Chair, Department of Primary Care Medicine
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education, College of Osteopathic Medicine
The faculty member, for this activity, has no relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
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