Dr. Sims-Lucas is a basic research scientist, he is trained as an anatomist and developmental biologist. His research focuses on the formation of the kidney and the role of maternal stresses (including diabetes and malnutrition) on the formation of the kidney. Furthermore, his program focuses on acute kidney injury as well as the mechanisms that lead to predisposition to injury. The long-term goal of Dr. Sims-Lucas' research relates to the development of therapeutics to mitigate acute kidney injury. He has authored more than 70 publications and has an NIH R01 funded research program. He has a passion related to education and is Associate Vice Chair of Education at the Rangos Research Center and is integral in all levels of training including high school students, undergraduate students, graduate students and post-docs. Finally, he is also the Director of the Histology Core at the John G. Rangos Sr. Research Center.