In Memoriam

Renee Habib, MD (2009)

1924–2009 Renée Habib, one of the giants of Pediatric Nephrology, died on December 4, 2009, in Paris, France. Throughout her professional life as a physician and scientist, Mme. Habib demonstrated extraordinary insight and understanding regarding the pathology of kidney diseases…

Ruth Kirschstein, MD (2009)

Died on October 7, 2009 We are all deeply saddened by the news of Dr. Ruth Kirschstein’s death last evening. She died peacefully, after battling a long illness. Our hearts go out to Ruth’s husband, Dr. Al Rabson, and their…

Shane Roy III, MD (2009)

73, of Memphis, TN died on March 27, 2009 I am sad to inform you that Dr. Shane Roy, my friend and my partner of almost 20 years, has passed away. Shane became the first pediatric nephrologist to practice in…

Jay Bernstein, MD

81, of West Bloomfield, MI, died on February 26, 2009 Dear ASPN Community: It is with great sorrow, I wish to inform our community of the passing of Dr. Jay Bernstein. Dr. Bernstein was an internationally renowned renal pathologist who…