Research & Training is undertaken by Dorab Patel Post Graduate Training &Research Centre which was established at TKC in 2001, it is governed by an Academic Board (AB) headed by the Dean and its main purpose is to accomplish excellence in academics & research in renal and renal-related diseases by conducting and publishing research and train individuals.
Vision Statement
Centre par excellence: Striving for betterment in human health through research and training.
Mission Statement
DPPGTRC’s mission is to set standards by:
- Conducting high quality, collaborative and ethical translational research for improvement of human health & health systems.
- Fostering an environment that will inculcate qualities like integrity, honesty, professionalism and highest degree of commitment in academics and learning at all levels of health professionals so that they achieve leadership roles nationally and internationally
Functions of the Academic Board of DPPGTRC
The Academic Board oversees the development of all academic activities of the institute, helps formulate and review policies, guidelines and procedures in relation to academic matters. Guides in maintenance of quality of teaching and research in the institute.
The founding members of the Academic Board and their tenures are:
| S.No. | Name of Members | Affiliations | Membership Duration |
| 1 | Professor Aasim Ahmad | Dean & Chief Nephrologist The Kidney Centre |
2009 – To Date |
| 2 | Late Professor Syed Mohibur Rab | Academician and CPSP councilor | 2009 – 2014 |
| 3 | Dr. Farhat Abbas; | Urologist & Dean -AKUH | 2009 – Sep. 2015 |
| 4 | Dr Salman El Khalid; | Head-Department of Urology The Kidney Centre |
2009 – To Date |
| 5 | Dr Malik Anas Rabbani; | Consultant Nephrologist The Kidney Centre |
2009 – 2011 |
| 6 | Dr. Syed Mamun Mahmud; | Secretary to Board, Consultant Urologist – The Kidney Centre | 2009 – 2014 |
| 7 | Dr Jamsheer Jehangir Talati | Professor of Surgery & Academician – Aga Khan University | 2009 – To Date |
| 8 | Dr. Nageeb Basir | Cardiologist | 2009 – To Date |
| 9 | Dr. Syed Mansoor Ahmed Shah | Nephrologist | 2009 – To Date |
| 10 | Dr. Zaigham Abbas | Gastroenterologist – SIUT & AKU | 2009 – To Date |
| 11 | Dr Ziad Sophie | Vascular Surgeon – SIUT & AKU | 2009 – To Date |
| 12 | Dr. Khawar Abbas Kazmi | Cardiologist – AKU | 2009- Sep. 2015 |
| 13 | Ms. Zavera Lotia | Member Board of Governor The Kidney Centre |
2009 – 2015 |
Present Academic Board Members are:
| S. No. | Name of Members | Designations | Membership Status | Membership Tenure |
| 1 | Professor Aasim Ahmad | Dean & Chief Nephrologist The Kidney Centre | Chairperson | 2009-To date |
| 2 | Dr. Salman Imtiaz | Consultant Nephrologist The Kidney Centre | Secretary | Oct, 2014 – To date |
| 3 | Professor Jamsheer Talati | Urologist & Academician The Aga Khan University | Member | 2009 – To date |
| 4 | Dr. Mansoor Shah | Nephrologist The Aga Khan University | Member | 2009-To date |
| 5 | Dr. Najeeb Basir | Cardiologist, The Kidney Centre, The Aga Khan University, South City Hospital and Indus Hospital | Member | 2009-To date |
| 6 | Dr. Salman El Khalid | Urologist & Head of Department of Urology, The Kidney Centre, | Member | 2009-To date |
| 7 | Dr. Zaigham Abbas | Gastroenterologist, The Aga Khan University | Member | 2009-To date |
| 8 | Dr. Ziad Sophie | Vascular Surgeon, SIUT & The Aga Khan University | Member | 2009-To date |
| 9 | Professor Tariq Rafi | Vice Chancellor Jinnah Sindh Medical University & ENT Surgeon | Member | Oct, 2014 – To date |
| 10 | Dr. Syeda Kauser Ali | Associate Professor; Dept. for Educational Development – AKU | Member | Jan, 2015 – To date |
| 11 | Dr. Aziz Abdullah | Professor of Urology, LNH | Member | Jan, 2015 – To date |
| 12 | Mr. Shahid Ahmed | Member Board of Governors | Ex-Officio | 2015 – to date |