
Carla Marie (Lichtenberger) Nester MD MSA, FASN
Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, University Iowa,Carver College of Medicine
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285 Newton Road5294 CBRBIowa City, IA 52241
Phone+1 319-335-2214
Fax+1 319-384-9616
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Education & Training
- University of North Carolina HospitalsFellowship, Nephrology, 2003 - 2007
- University of North Carolina HospitalsFellowship, Pediatric Nephrology, 2003 - 2007
- University of North Carolina HospitalsResidency, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, 1998 - 2002
- Pennsylvania State University College of MedicineClass of 1998
Certifications & Licensure
- IA State Medical License 2007 - 2025
- NC State Medical License 1999 - 2007
- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology
- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Nephrology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsIptacopan Reduces Proteinuria and Stabilizes Kidney Function in C3 Glomerulopathy.Carla M Nester, Ute Eisenberger, Alexandre Karras, Moglie le Quintrec, Liz Lightstone
Kidney International Reports. 2025-02-01 - Extrarenal manifestations of atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Kush Doshi, Abdel Yusuf, Christoph Licht, Olivia Boyer, Carla Nester
Pediatric Research. 2024-12-15 - 6 citationsAn expert discussion on the atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome nomenclature-identifying a road map to precision: a report of a National Kidney Foundation Working Group.Carla M Nester, David L Feldman, Richard Burwick, Spero Cataland, Shruti Chaturvedi
Kidney International. 2024-09-01
Press Mentions
- First Drug Approved for Ultra-Rare Kidney DiseaseMarch 21st, 2025
- Novartis Oral Fabhalta Secures USFDA Okay for Adults with C3 GlomerulopathyMarch 20th, 2025
- Novartis Receives Third FDA Approval for Oral Fabhalta® (Iptacopan) – the First and Only Treatment Approved in C3 Glomerulopathy (C3G)March 20th, 2025
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Grant Support
- C3 Glomerulopathy -- A Collaborative StudyUNIVERSITY OF IOWA2017–2027
- C3 Glomerulopathy -- A Collaborative StudyUNIVERSITY OF IOWA2017–2027
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