News & Announcements

On Sunday, February 17, 2019, Dr. John K. Orak, loving husband and caring father of four, passed away at the age of 67. John grew up in Linden, New Jersey and attended St. Peter’s College. His father was a firefighter and his mother was an immigrant from Czechoslovakia. In fact,…

In Memoriam: A Tribute to Dr. Colin Thomas White, M.D. Dr. Colin Thomas White, MD, Clinical Associate of Pediatrics and a pediatric nephrologist at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and BC Children’s Hospital, died on July 29, 2018 at the age of 50 years. Colin distinguished himself as a…

A fond farewell to a dear friend and a colleague Tej K. Mattoo and Rudolph P. Valentini Nephrology team at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan/Wayne State University Dr. Larry E. Fleischmann, MD, a pioneering Pediatric Nephrologist, Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics at Wayne State University, and the past president of Children’s…

June 30, 1953 – December 11, 2016 Sharon A. Perlman, MD, a brilliant physician and compassionate human being, passed away at age 63 on December 11, 2016 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Sharon was an extraordinarily dedicated and effective leader of ASPN Sharon was born on June…

July 31, 1943 – May 29, 2016 The American Society of Pediatric Nephrology mourns the loss of Dr. William E. Harmon, who passed away on May 29 2016 at the age of 72 after a prolonged battle with melanoma. The magnitude and depth of Bill Harmon’s impact on pediatric nephrology,…

May 20, 1923 – January 22, 2016 Obituary Memories of Dr. Finberg by Rick Kaskel

August 8, 1931 – December 21, 2015 Obituary

– A Fond Farewell Aaron Friedman and Robert Wyatt Russell Wallace Chesney   MD died on April 2, 2015 in Memphis Tennessee. He was 73 years old. Russell, or as many called him Russ, was a major figure in pediatrics and pediatric nephrology for over 40 years. Born August 25,…

The Pediatric Nephrology community has lost a unique advocate and compelling voice for children with the passing of Ira Greifer, MD, Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Greifer passed away on September 17, 2014, in New York City. His early career was mentored by…

Robert Vernier passed away on May 2, 2014. He died peacefully of heart failure at his daughter’s home. As many of you know, Bob Vernier made historic clinical and scientific contributions to pediatric nephrology research and patient care. His early leadership in national and international organizations played an important role…