Dr. Sara “Mimi” Gaines: 2025 Wylie Scholar Award Video

Dr. Sara “Mimi” Gaines, Wylie Scholar 2025. Dr. Gaines research explores the intersection of the gut microbiome, vascular biology, and kidney disease, a critical area of study for patients with complex vascular needs.

In her current project, “The role of microbial uremic toxins on the endothelial and smooth muscle cell regulation of neointimal formation in arteriovenous fistulas,” Dr. Gaines is investigating how microbial byproducts influence vascular health and dialysis access outcomes with the potential to directly impact the lives of dialysis patients by reducing complications and improving treatment efficacy.

Watch this video to learn more about Dr. Gaines’ innovative work.

Dr. Sara Gaines, 2025 Wylie Scholar