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2025 ASN Kidney Tutored Research and Education for Kidney Scholars (TREKS) Application Now Open!

January 9, 2025

Composed of over 21,000 physicians and scientists, ASN is the world’s largest professional society devoted to the study of kidney disease. ASN holds several programs to expand and support the nephrology workforce, including Kidney Tutored Research and Education for Kidney Scholars (TREKS). Kidney TREKS fosters an interest in nephrology through a…

ASPN Monthly Recap – December 2024

January 3, 2025

As we approach the end of another remarkable year, December has been filled with enriching events and collaborative opportunities for our members. These sessions have provided valuable insights and strengthened our shared commitment to advancing pediatric nephrology. Here’s a quick look back at this month’s events: A Pain in the…

JELF Scholar Update

December 23, 2024

Systems of power are upheld when people believe they are powerless. In the aftermath of the election season, thoughts of concern for my undocumented patients have frequented my headspace. While there has been longstanding discussion around organ allocation and kidney equity for those who are not US citizens, my internal…

December 2024 ASPN Members of the Month – Dr. Julie Goodwin

December 16, 2024

Current institution and role, previous training Division Chief and Fellowship Program Director at Yale University School of Medicine. Fellowship in Pediatric Nephrology at Yale, Pediatrics residency at Georgetown University Hospital, medical school at Boston University Clinical and research interests I run a basic science lab focused on vascular inflammation and…