Associate professor
Max Rady College of Medicine
Internal Medicine
Section of Nephrology
2LB19 – 2300 McPhillips Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R2V 3M3
Phone: 204-631-3834
Fax: 204-632-3660
cbohm@sogh.mb.ca
Clara Bohm, MD, FRCPC, MPH
Cross appointments
Adjunct appointment, assistant professor – College of Community and Global Health
Dr. Clara Bohm is a leading researcher in the field of nephrology, with a particular focus on improving the lives of individuals with chronic kidney disease. Her research delves into the effects of physical activity and exercise on functional status, quality of life, and health outcomes of those with chronic kidney disease.
One of her current research interests is identifying and overcoming barriers to exercise program participation and implementation, as well as increasing physical activity in individuals with chronic kidney disease. Her work in this area is helping to pave the way for new, innovative solutions to improve the health and well-being of those living with kidney disease.
Another exciting area of Dr. Bohm's research is investigating the potential for aerobic exercise during hemodialysis to reduce the occurrence of cardiac stunning and regional cardiac wall motion abnormalities. This cutting-edge research has the potential to decrease the adverse outcomes of hemodialysis and significantly improve the lives of those on hemodialysis, and it is being closely watched by the medical community.
Dr. Bohm is also a leader in patient-centered care for individuals on hemodialysis. Through her work, she is striving to develop new and innovative solutions to improve the patient experience for people with kidney failure receiving dialysis.
Dr. Bohm's research is well-funded by several organizations and is affiliated with the Chronic Disease Innovation Centre, the Can-SOLVE CKD Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research Network, and the Global Renal Exercise Network. Her research output is widely disseminated through publications in high-impact journals, presentations at national and international conferences and symposiums, and collaborations with other researchers across the globe. Her work is making a real difference in the lives of those living with kidney disease and is helping to shape the future of nephrology.
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Research themes
- Effect of physical activity and exercise programming on functional status, symptom burden and cardiovascular outcomes in individuals with chronic kidney disease.
- How can barriers to exercise and increasing physical activity be overcome in individuals with chronic kidney disease?
- Improving patient-centered care for individuals on hemodialysis.
Research groups
Co-principle investigator, Can-SOLVE CKD Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research Network
Principle investigator, Chronic Disease Innovation Centre
Steering Committee member, Global Renal Exercise Network
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Keywords
- Chronic kidney disease
- Dialysis
- Disease
- End stage renal disease
- Exercise
- Frailty
- Functional status
- Health-related quality of life
- Patient-centred care
- Patient-reported outcomes
- Physical activity
Biography
Dr. Clara Bohm is a nephrologist and associate professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Manitoba, where she also has an adjunct appointment in the College of Community and Global Health.
With a passion for improving the lives of those living with chronic kidney disease, she has dedicated her career to advancing the field of nephrology through her cutting-edge research and patient-centered approach.
As a leader in her field, Dr. Bohm heads several nationally funded clinical trials that aim to understand the impact of exercise on symptom burden and functional status in individuals on hemodialysis. Her work in this area has been recognized by the Manitoba Medical Services Fund, which awarded her the MMSF F.W. DuVal Clinical Research Professorship from 2019 to 2022.
In addition to her research, Dr. Bohm is also a dedicated physician, working as a nephrologist in the Kidney Health Manitoba Program. She is also an "early adopter" of patient engagement, working to highlight and incorporate the perspectives of individuals with kidney disease in all her clinical and research endeavors.
With a wealth of education and experience, including a Master of Public Health from the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University and a Nephrology Fellowship from Dalhousie University, Dr. Bohm is committed to improving the lives of those living with kidney disease and leaving a lasting impact on the field of nephrology.
Education
Master of Public Health (MPH), Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD USA (2014)
Nephrology Fellowship, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia (2002)
Internal Medicine Residency, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (1999)
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario (1995)
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Honours, Life Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario (1992)
Awards
King Charles III Coronation Medal (2025)
Can-SOLVE CKD Network Howard Vincent Reconciliation Award (2024)
F.W. DuVal Clinical Research Professorship, Manitoba Medical Services Fund (2019-2022)
Dean's Scholarship, Johns Hopkins University (2012-2014)
Jim Toal Memorial Award, Kidney Foundation of Canada, Manitoba Branch (2011)
Contact us
Internal Medicine
Room GC430, Health Sciences Centre
820 Sherbrook Street
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3A 1R9 Canada
204-787-7772
204-787-4826