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…
In Episode 2, we’re diving into another packed lineup of sessions pushing pediatric nephrology forward. We kick things off with The New Age of Complement Blockade in C3 Glomerulonephritis, with Dr. Ankana Daga. From there, we break down key insights on APOL1 Mediated Kidney Disease with Dr. Rima Zahr. Next up, we shift gears…
In episode 1, we break down some hot topics in pediatric nephrology, starting with Neonatal Nephrology/AKI and the networking breakout session on Neonatal Critical Care Nephrology: A Rapidly Evolving Field with Dr. Cara Slagal and Dr. Paulomi Chaudhry. We then dive into SGLT2 Inhibitors: Should We Put Them in the Water?! with Dr. Alexander Kula, followed by…
JELF Scholar Update: Reflections from the 2026 AAP Advocacy Conference From April 12-14, the JELF Scholars as well as many pediatric nephrologists participated alongside general pediatricians and other pediatric sub-specialists in the 2026 AAP Advocacy Conference. The first two days of the conference were full of powerful speakers, insightful panels,…
We invite you to read the beautiful tribute to our friend and colleague Jens Goebel, written by David Hooper and published April 8th in Pediatric Transplantation, which celebrates his remarkable life and enduring contributions. In Memoriam: Jens Wolf‐Dieter Göbel, MD 1961–2025
Travel support applications to attend the world’s premier nephrology meeting, ASN Kidney Week 2026, will open on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. This meeting provides the opportunity to exchange knowledge, learn the latest scientific and medical advances, and listen to engaging and provocative discussions with leading experts in the field. Held…
