I have been reflecting on my first year of the JELF (John E. Lewy Foundation) Advocacy Scholars Program and how it has afforded me with such incredible opportunities and relationships with advocates for children’s health. In April, the first-year JELF Scholars attended the 2026 AAP Advocacy Conference in Washington, DC,…
In this episode, Drs. Amirtha Chinnadurai and Jason Misurac are joined by Dr. Laurel Willig to discuss APOL1-mediated kidney disease in children. They discuss how to conceptualize APOL1 disease, emerging targeted therapies and clinical trials, and practical considerations for genetic testing and counseling families. 00:00 Introduction 01:14 Understanding APOL1 Disease…
The 14th Annual ASPN Multidisciplinary Symposium takes place virtually on Thursday, November 12 and Friday, November 13, 2026, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM ET each day. The program is now final, and it reflects what the pediatric nephrology community has been telling us it needs. Fourteen years of the same…
Dear ASPN Community, As we say goodbye to summer and welcome the autumn season, we enter a time of transition and change. You may have seen a recent announcement from the ASPN Program Committee seeking abstract submissions for the American Society of Pediatric Nephrology’s First Annual Independent Meeting in New…
ASPN Member of the Month is highlighting Dr. H. Rhodes Hambrick, MD, MS. Dr. Hambrick is being recognized for impactful contributions as a nephrologist and pharmacist, and also as a great teacher and clinician. Introduction and current role I am a pediatric nephrologist and clinical pharmacologist at Ann &…
Abstract submissions are open for the 2027 ASPN Annual Meeting, the Society’s first independent Annual Meeting and the largest expected gathering of pediatric nephrology leaders in the United States. Clinicians, researchers, and trainees are invited to submit their work for presentation. Submissions close December 4. For a specialty whose meetings…
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…
