Assoc. Prof. Dr. Merita Rroji Molla, University Hospital Center Mother Theresa, Albania
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Merita Rroji Molla is a distinguished nephrologist and lecturer at the University of Medicine, Tirana, Albania. With over two decades of clinical experience at UHC “Mother Teresa,” she specializes in dialysis, particularly peritoneal and hemodialysis. Dr. Rroji served as Director of Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis from 2015 to 2023. Academically, she holds a PhD in Internal Medicine, focusing on dialysis therapies, and has received the prestigious ISN Fellowship. Her research interests include chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular complications, and renal transplantation. Dr. Rroji is an active member of several nephrology associations and international research networks. 📚💉🩺
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Professional and Academic Experience
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Merita Rroji Molla has extensive clinical experience as a nephrologist, currently serving in the Nephrology Service. From 2015 to 2023, she led the Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis Department at QSU “Mother Teresa” in Tirana. Since 2001, she has been a key figure in nephrology and dialysis services at the same institution. Her early career includes work as a General Practitioner in Lezhë (1997-1998). Academically, Dr. Molla has been a full-time lecturer at the University of Medicine, Tirana, since 2019, with prior part-time teaching roles across various medical departments from 2014 onwards. 📚👩⚕️💼
🎓 Education and Training
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Merita Rroji Molla achieved the academic title of Associate Professor in 2022. She earned her Doctoral Degree in Internal Medicine in 2014 from the University of Medicine, Tirana, with a thesis on peritoneal dialysis. Her advanced training includes an ISN-ERA-EDTA Fellowship at Gent University (2013-2014) and specialized nephrology training in Bologna, Italy (2010). She completed her Master’s in Nephrology in 2006 and became a certified nephrologist in 2001. Dr. Molla has participated in ongoing CME programs since 2001 and holds a General Practitioner Diploma from the University of Tirana (1997). 🩺📚👩🎓
Research Focus
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Merita Rroji Molla specializes in nephrology, focusing on chronic kidney disease (CKD), dialysis, and related complications. Her research covers kidney fibrosis, peritoneal and hemodialysis, and neurocognitive disorders in CKD patients. She investigates biomarkers like sclerostin and the impact of uraemic toxins on cognitive functions. Her studies explore cardiovascular implications, such as left ventricular hypertrophy, valve calcification, and atherosclerosis in dialysis patients. Additionally, Dr. Molla examines innovative dialysis techniques, residual renal function, and potential preventive strategies for CKD-related cognitive decline. Her interdisciplinary work enhances understanding of CKD-MBD and cardiorenal outcomes. 💉🧠💊
Publication Top Notes
- 🩺 Association of kidney fibrosis with urinary peptides: a path towards non-invasive liquid biopsies? – 85 citations, 2017
- 🧠 Chronic kidney disease and neurological disorders: are uraemic toxins the missing piece of the puzzle? – 53 citations, 2022
- 🩻 Cognitive disorders in patients with chronic kidney disease: specificities of clinical assessment – 50 citations, 2022
- 💧 Is residual renal function and better phosphate control in peritoneal dialysis an answer for lower valve calcification? – 45 citations, 2014
- 🧬 Sclerostin: a new biomarker of CKD–MBD – 35 citations, 2020
- 🧪 Acidosis, cognitive dysfunction, and motor impairments in kidney disease patients – 30 citations, 2022
- 🌍 A call for harmonization of European kidney care: dialysis reimbursement and therapies – 25 citations, 2020
- ❤️ Inflammation, left ventricular hypertrophy, and mortality in end-stage renal disease – 22 citations, 2016
- 🌐 Nephrology in Eastern and Central Europe: challenges and opportunities – 21 citations, 2019
- 🧠 Cognitive disorders in chronic kidney disease: prevention and treatment approaches – 20 citations, 2023