Dr. Drake is a pediatric nephrologist at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Her research focuses on using genetically engineered mouse models to understand how disruptions in normal kidney development drive Wilms tumorigenesis. Given that the underlying mechanisms of how Wilms tumors originate from renal progenitor cells and can “hijack” developmental programs…
I’m sure we are all aware of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) vote to revoke its long-standing recommendation that all newborns receive a hepatitis B vaccination within 24 hours of birth. This decision is sadly expected to lead to a resurgence of a disease which was nearly…
We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the upcoming cohort of the ASPN Mentorship Program—a society-wide initiative designed to foster meaningful professional growth, connection, and leadership within pediatric nephrology. This structured program brings together ASPN members across career stages to support mentorship relationships that promote career…
This donation is in recognition of Dr. Blanche Chavers and her years of service to the Division of Pediatric Nephrology at the University of Minnesota. She has been a mentor for me personally and to countless fellows and faculty over the years. Michelle Rheault, MD
ASPN will sponsor 5 Advanced Practice Providers to attend the 2026 annual ASPN/PAS meeting in Boston, MA. Stipends to partially support travel ($400) and complimentary registration are given on a competitive basis. Applicants must be advanced practice providers (nurse practitioners, physician assistants or equivalent) currently working to provide direct patient…
I am so excited and honored to be writing you all as one of the new JELF Scholars! Although I have only recently joined, I can already feel the great impacts of being part of such a driven group of people. I recently had my first experience with a virtual…
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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)…
