This request for applications is to provide pilot funding to early-stage investigators in the PKD field and established investigators who are new to PKD research. About The Polycystic Kidney Disease Research Resource Consortium (PKD RRC) The goal of the PKD RRC (pkd-rrc.org) is to accelerate discovery in the field of…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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:…
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…
