ASPN MISSION

To promote optimal care for children with kidney disease through advocacy, education and research; and to disseminate advances in clinical practice and scientific investigation.

Help ASPN Advocate for the Living Donor Protection Act

November 10, 2025

The Living Donor Protection Act (LDPA) has been reintroduced in the House and Senate. It is critical for ASPN members to reach out to your congressional delegation to share how important the LDPA is to your patients and their donors and ask that they cosponsor the legislation. The LDPA (H.R.4583)…

Introducing the 2025 JELF Scholars – Leading Advocacy for Children with Kidney Disease

November 10, 2025

JELF Scholars are well on their way in growing in their advocacy and integrating this into their care for children with kidney disease. Meet the new 2025 scholars here! I am Stephanie Kerkvliet, a pediatric nephrologist at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. My areas of interest include improving access and…

13th Multidisciplinary Symposium Registration is OPEN!

October 24, 2025

Join us for an enriching experience at the 13th Annual ASPN Multidisciplinary Symposium, where professionals from diverse fields come together to advance pediatric nephrology care. This is an essential event for Nurses, Social Workers, Dietitians, and all members of pediatric nephrology teams. Mark Your Calendars: November 13-14, 2025 Registration Deadline:…

Member of the Month – Dr. Jason Thomas

September 21, 2025

Introduction I am a pediatric nephrologist at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, where I serve as the Program Director for the Pediatric Residency and the Medical Director for Dialysis. I completed my pediatric residency training before going on to fellowship in pediatric nephrology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Clinical…