We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 ASPN Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions and achievements within our field. Please join us in congratulating this year’s award winners for their remarkable accomplishments and commitment to excellence. We also extend our congratulations to our council member for receiving the AAP…
In this episode, Dr. Jason Misurac and Dr. Amirtha Chinnadurai are joined by Dr. Michael Somers, Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and pediatric nephrologist at Boston Children’s Hospital, to discuss his real-world approach to steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome. This concise, practice-focused conversation covers: • Defining SRNS • Selecting and…
I am excited to join the JELF Advocacy Scholars Program this year. Current policy shifts have reinforced my belief that our responsibility to the care of children necessarily extends beyond the hospital walls. As faculty at the nation’s oldest public hospital, clinical practice has long informed my interest in advocacy…
The American Society of Pediatric Nephrology (ASPN) applauds Chair Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Ranking Member Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee for advancing S. 1552, the Living Donor Protection Act (LDPA) as part of the committee mark-up on Thursday, February 26. This bipartisan legislation…
The American Society of Pediatric Nephrology (ASPN) strongly supports the routine childhood immunization schedule recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). These recommendations are based on decades of rigorous scientific evidence and continuous safety monitoring, and they represent one of the most effective and equitable public health strategies for…
I wanted to share the sad news that Mary Lee Neuberger, RN, MSN, passed away two weeks ago. She was a dedicated member of ASPN and a cherished colleague and friend to many in the Pediatric Nephrology community. Mary Lee was also a driving force behind the development of Pediatric…
Dear ASPN Members, We are writing to share an important update regarding the future of the ASPN Annual Meeting. Beginning in 2027, ASPN will host its inaugural independent Annual Meeting, separate from PAS. We are excited to announce that the 2027 ASPN Annual Meeting will take place at the InterContinental…
The Pediatric Centers of Excellence in Nephrology proudly announce: Call for Pilot and Feasibility Proposals The Pediatric Centers of Excellence in Nephrology (PCENs) at the University of Virginia, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and Washington University in St. Louis are issuing a joint RFA for Pilot and Feasibility (P&F) projects. The…
C-Path’s Translational Therapeutics Accelerator Announces 2026 Request for Proposals from Academic Investigators Included is a dedicated polycystic kidney disease track alongside investments in brain health, pediatrics, and rare diseases. TUCSON, Ariz., January 21, 2026 — Critical Path Institute’s® (C-Path) Translational Therapeutics Accelerator today officially launched its 2026 global Request for…
The start of the new year has been busy with activity in the health policy world. ACIP has continued to narrow vaccine recommendations, with hepatitis A and B, rotavirus, influenza, meningococcal, and RSV vaccines no longer routinely recommended. The Affordable Care Act premium subsidies were allowed to expire at the…
