Donna J. Calvin PhD, FNP-BC
     Post-Doctoral Research Associate
     College of Nursing
     University of Illinois at Chicago

Community Research Summary for Distribution
African Americans’ Perception of Risk for Diabetes Complications

Dr. Calvin is a Post-Doctoral Research Associate in the College of Nursing whose research focus is preventing diabetes complications, specifically end stage renal disease (kidney failure).  She is a family nurse practitioner and certified nephrology nurse. She was instrumental in developing and managing a chronic kidney disease clinic on the south side of Chicago for the sole purpose of preventing the progression of chronic kidney disease.  Dr. Calvin is currently conducting qualitative research focused on identifying protective and risk factors that impact the progression of chronic kidney disease among African Americans with type 2 diabetes.  Her long term goal is to develop medical homes for chronic kidney disease patients that are managed by nurses and nurse practitioners.

Email:dcalvi1@uic.edu