The American Society of Pediatric Nephrology is pleased to share its 2025–2026 Annual Report, highlighting a year of growth, innovation, and impact across our community. The report showcases ASPN’s ongoing commitment to advancing care for children and young adults with kidney disease through advocacy, education, research, workforce development, and…
JELF Scholars continue to drive change in Pediatric Nephrology through advocacy. Please welcome Dr. Vanessa Thiel to the 16th Cohort of the JELF Scholars Program! “I am currently a third-year pediatric nephrology fellow at Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago. Concurrent with my fellowship, I am obtaining a Masters in Bioethics and Humanities…
Dear Colleagues, The Academic Pediatric Association’s New Century Scholars (NCS) Resident Mentoring Program is now accepting applications for the 2027 cohort! We would greatly appreciate your help in sharing this opportunity with eligible residents at your institution. The NCS Program is designed to foster greater representation and opportunity in academic…
ASPN Member of the Month is highlighting Dr. Amar Majmundar. Dr. Majmundar is being recognized for his impactful research in kidney genetics and his leadership within the nephrology community, particularly in the area of clinical genetic testing for kidney disease. Introduction and current role I am a pediatric nephrologist and…
The 2026 Loan Mitigation Program is now accepting applications. This program aims to support your expanding career in nephrology while alleviating the burden of student loan debt. Now in its sixth year, the program will prioritize professionals who have experienced personal or family hardship that has affected the need for…
Dear Colleagues, I am writing to share the sad news that our former colleague and one of my mentors, Dr. Blanche Chavers, passed away this weekend. Blanche was an absolute force in pediatric nephrology. Over her forty-year career here at the University of Minnesota, she didn’t just take care of…
Dear ASPN Community Members, As we work tirelessly to advocate for our patients and get through each busy day, it is sometimes hard to feel like we are making a difference. Please read this amazing story highlighting Dr. Dorey Glenn (with a shout out to our beloved Dr. Larry Greenbaum…
Over the past two years as a JELF Scholar, I have had the privilege of witnessing another of the many reasons pediatric nephrology is such a remarkable community. From attending the AAP Advocacy Conference to participating in ASPN Hill Day, the unwavering commitment of our field to advocacy, mentorship, and,…
In Episode 3, we’re covering a wide range of topics that highlight just how diverse pediatric nephrology can be. We start with Antimicrobial Dosing in Pediatric Renal Replacement Therapy, joined by Dr. Hambrick and Dr. Tang-Girdwood, breaking down the complexities of getting dosing right in some of our most critically ill…
During the 2026 Pediatric Academy Societies Meeting in Boston, the ASPN Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Committee hosted a networking and community service event titled “Connect and Champion.” In collaboration with Boston University Latino Medical Student Association, ASPN members and BU medical students assembled care packages for children participating…
