Patrick Fuller is a Staff Research Associate for KHRC based at the SF VA Medical Center and works in our Biomarker Core Laboratory. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from UC Santa Cruz and aspires to earn his MD degree and complete a clinical fellowship. Patrick utilizes his clinical laboratory expertise to report biomarker measurements for several ongoing KHRC studies that investigate the detection and prevention of kidney disease.

As a descendant of the Confederated Tribes and Bands of Yakama Nation, Patrick is passionate about improving disparities in American Indian health. He hopes to one day utilize his training and experience with KHRC to contribute to the improvement of disparities in American Indian health, healthcare availability, and mortality rates as a clinical investigator.