In Memoriam

Ruth Kirschstein, MD (2009)
April 23, 2018

Died on October 7, 2009 We are all deeply saddened by the news of Dr. Ruth Kirschstein’s death last evening. She died peacefully, after battling a long illness. Our hearts go out to Ruth’s husband, Dr. Al Rabson, and their son, Dr. Arnold Rabson. Ruth embodied the spirit of the…

Shane Roy III, MD (2009)
April 23, 2018

73, of Memphis, TN died on March 27, 2009 I am sad to inform you that Dr. Shane Roy, my friend and my partner of almost 20 years, has passed away. Shane became the first pediatric nephrologist to practice in Tennessee with his appointment in 1968 as assistant professor at…

Jay Bernstein, MD
April 23, 2018

81, of West Bloomfield, MI, died on February 26, 2009 Dear ASPN Community: It is with great sorrow, I wish to inform our community of the passing of Dr. Jay Bernstein. Dr. Bernstein was an internationally renowned renal pathologist who was instrumental in his contributions to pediatric nephrology. He had…