Associate Professor of Physiology
Snezana Petrovic, MD, PhD, FASN is an Associate Professor at the Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology. Dr. Petrovic obtained her MD and PhD in Europe and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Rochester, Rochester NY.
Dr. Petrovic’s long-standing interest in acid-base and kidney physiology resulted in 37 peer-reviewed publications, receipt of the Carl Gottschalk Scholar Award from the American Society of Nephrology, and career awards from the American Physiological Society, the American Heart Association and American Association of Medical Colleges. She was also a Butler-Williams Scholar of the National Institute of Aging, a member of the Editorial Board of the American Journal of Physiology, and is a Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology (FASN). Dr. Petrovic served on the Geriatric Nephrology Advisory Group to the ASN and as a peer reviewer on standing study sections of the American Heart Association.
Her laboratory described an acid sensor in the kidney and demonstrated how deficiency in acid sensor lowers blood pressure in mice. She continues this work by looking into the expression of the same acid sensor in the brain. Dr. Petrovic completed a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial showing that use of oral bicarbonate supplementation to titrate dietary acid load may be a safe intervention to ameliorate decline of kidney and physical function with aging. Dr. Petrovic is continuing this work by looking at metabolic changes associated with oral bicarbonate supplementation in older adults in collaboration with Dr. Motyka.
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About Snežana Petrović
Snezana Petrovic, MD, PhD, FASN is an Associate Professor at the Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology. Dr. Petrovic obtained her MD and PhD in Europe and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Rochester, Rochester NY.
Dr. Petrovic’s long-standing interest in acid-base and kidney physiology resulted in 37 peer-reviewed publications, receipt of the Carl Gottschalk Scholar Award from the American Society of Nephrology, and career awards from the American Physiological Society, the American Heart Association and American Association of Medical Colleges. She was also a Butler-Williams Scholar of the National Institute of Aging, a member of the Editorial Board of the American Journal of Physiology, and is a Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology (FASN). Dr. Petrovic served on the Geriatric Nephrology Advisory Group to the ASN and as a peer reviewer on standing study sections of the American Heart Association.
Her laboratory described an acid sensor in the kidney and demonstrated how deficiency in acid sensor lowers blood pressure in mice. She continues this work by looking into the expression of the same acid sensor in the brain. Dr. Petrovic completed a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial showing that use of oral bicarbonate supplementation to titrate dietary acid load may be a safe intervention to ameliorate decline of kidney and physical function with aging. Dr. Petrovic is continuing this work by looking at metabolic changes associated with oral bicarbonate supplementation in older adults in collaboration with Dr. Motyka.
| Present | Associate Professor of Physiology, Campbell University ‐ Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine | |
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Disciplines
Grants
| 2022 - 2023 | Metabolomics of bicarbonate supplementation |
| Campbell University | |
| Summer Research Scholar | |
| Role: Mentor | |
| Colleague(s): Jonathan Renfro (Student) | |
| 2021 - 2022 | Neutralizing dietary acid load to prevent decline in physical function in older adults: metabolomics of bicarbonate supplementation |
| Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine | |
| Anonymous Donor Research Funds | |
| Role: Principal Investigator | |
| 2018 | The role of pH in the pathogenesis of Apolipoprotein L1 (APOL1)-mediated mitochondrial dysfunction in the kidney |
| American Physiological Society | |
| Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship | |
| Role: Principal Investigator and Mentor | |
| Colleague(s): Denfeng Li (Student) | |
| 2016 - 2018 | Dietary acid load, kidney function and disability in elderly |
| NIH/NIA - R21 AG051866 | |
| Role: Principal Investigator | |
| 2016 - 2018 | Effect of neutralizing dietary acid load on bone density |
| Translational Science Center, Wake Forest University | |
| Role: Co-Principal Investigator | |
| Colleague(s): Dr. Beavers | |
| 2014 - 2017 | Training Program in Gerontological and Geriatric Medicine |
| NIH, Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers - P30 AG21332 | |
| Role: Research and Career Development Scholar | |
| Colleague(s): Stephen B. Kritchevsky (P.I.) | |
| 2014 - 2016 | Acid-base status as a modifier of loss of muscle during intentional weight loss in older adults |
| NIH, Claude D Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers Pilot Research Program | |
| Role: Principal Investigator | |
| 2012 - 2015 | Vitamin K, Knee Osteoarthritis, and physical function in older adults |
| NIH/NIAMS - R21 AR062284 01A1 | |
| Role: Collaborator | |
| Colleague(s): Dr Kritchevsky and Dr. Loeser (Co-P.I.s) | |
| 2013 - 2014 | Correlation of urine metabolomics profile with eGFR, ACR and dietary acid load in elderly and non-elderly patients with chronic kidney disease |
| NIH Eastern Regional Comprehensive Metabolomics Resource Core | |
| Role: Principal Investigator | |
| 2013 - 2014 | Imaging Protein Oxidation in Acid-secreting Renal Epithelial Cells |
| Wake Forest University | |
| Cross Campus Collaborative Grant | |
| Role: Co-Principal Investigator | |
| Colleague(s): Dr. Marrs (Co-P.I.) | |
| 2008 - 2011 | pH-Sensing Receptors in the Kidney |
| American Heart Association - AHA 0835313N | |
| Scientist Development Grant | |
| Role: Principal Investigator | |
| 2007 - 2011 | Characterization of Acid-Base Status of pH Sensor-Null Mice |
| Dialysis Clinic Inc. | |
| Paul Teschan Research Fund | |
| Role: Principal Investigator | |
| 2006 - 2011 | a Novel Basolateral Chloride/bicarbonate Exchanger in Kidney OMCD |
| Veterans Administration - SLC26A7 | |
| Merit Review Award | |
| Role: Co-Investigator | |
| Colleague(s): Dr. Soleimani |
Professional Service and Affiliations
| 2002 - Present | Member, American Society of Nephrology | 2001 - Present | Member, American Physiological Society | 2001 - Present | Member, International Society of Nephrology | 2005 - 2021 | Member, American Association for Advancement of Science | 2013 - 2019 | Editorial Board, American Journal of Physiology, Renal Physiology | 2013 - 2019 | Member, Gerontological Society of America | 2012 - 2019 | Member, American Heart Association | 2012 | Co-chair, Renal Section Focused Topic, American Physiological Society | 2005 - 2009 | Member, American Society for Cell Biology | 2005 - 2009 | Peer Reviewer, Cell Transport, Physiology & Metabolism, Cardio-Renal Study Sections-- American Heart Association | 2005 | Chair, 40th Biological Transport Group Meeting, American Physiological Society |
Honors and Awards
- Kidney Foundation of Greater Cincinnati Research Award, 2003
- Research Career Award, American Physiological Society, 2003
- Carl W. Gottschalk Scholar, American Society of Nephrology, 2005
- Butler-Williams Scholar, NIH/NIA, 2014
- AAMC, Women Faculty Professional Career Development Program, 2016
- Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology (FASN), 2008-present
- Dean's Faculty Excellence Award, Campbell University, 2023
| December 2023 | MHPE, Campbell University ‐ Master of Health Professions Education | |
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| 1999 | PhD, University of Belgrade | |
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| 1986 | MD, University of Belgrade ‐ Medical School | |
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