He has served as Editor of Nephrology, Associate Editor or on the editorial boards of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, American Journal of Kidney Diseases, Nephron, and Journal of Nephrology. His research interests center on the progression of kidney failure, development of guidelines for renal care, promotion of renal physician education and the development of nephrology in the Asian Pacific region. In recognition for his work, he was awarded the International Distinguished Medal by the US National Kidney Foundation in 2002. He was also a recipient of an Honorary Fellowship of the Ceylon College of Physicians in 2003, the Oshima Award from the Asian Pacific Society of Nephrology in 2005 and Chairman s Best of Health Award from Melbourne Health in 2002 and again in 2009. Dr Becker reported no relevant financial relationships David C Wheeler, MD, FRCP (Work Group Co-Chair), holds an academic position in Nephrology (Reader) at University College London, UK and is an Honorary Consultant Nephrologist at the Royal Free Hospital. His research is focused on the cardiovascular complications of CKD and the role of vascular risk factors in progression of kidney damage. Dr Wheeler is a member of the International Steering Committee of the Study of Heart and Renal Protection (SHARP) and was UK National Coordinator for the trial. He is involved in several other randomized trials and observational studies involving patients with CKD. Dr Wheeler is Co-Chair of KDIGO, having served previously on its Executive Committee and Board. He received an International Distinguished Medal from the US National Kidney Foundation in recognition of his contribu- tion to guideline development. In the UK, he has been elected President of the Renal Association for the term 2012 2014. 