News & Announcements

ASPN Sediment 2025- Episode 1
May 2, 2025

Join hosts Emily Zangla and Jordy Salcedo with moderators from four nephrology sessions at the 2025 Pediatric Academic Societies Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii. Taylor House highlights the palliative care session, Zubin Modi and Kelly Garrity discuss the nephrotic syndrome workshop, Scott Sutherland reviews the cardiorenal session and Tahagod Mohamed explains…

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ASN Kidney STARS (Students and Residents) Program – Applications will open on Wednesday, May 14, 2025
May 1, 2025

ASN Kidney Week 2025, the world’s premier nephrology meeting, will take place from Wednesday, November 5, to Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Houston, TX. This meeting provides the opportunity to connect with experts, exchange knowledge, learn about the latest scientific medical advances, and listen to provocative discussions. Held at ASN Kidney Week, the…

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Get Ready for the ASPN Scavenger Hunt at PAS 2025!
April 24, 2025

April 25–28, 2025 | Live at the ASPN Meeting during PAS We’re excited to announce the ASPN Scavenger Hunt – a fun, interactive way to connect, explore, and WIN during the PAS 2025 Meeting! 🎮 How It Works: Download the ASPN Go App, join the hunt, and complete exciting tasks…

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Luther Brisendine Travis MD
April 24, 2025

Luther Brisendine Travis, a dedicated physician, educator, and past president of the American Society of Pediatric Nephrology, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, at the age of 93. A true Southern gentleman, he touched countless lives through his kindness and commitment to his patients and their families. Born in…

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Honor your colleague campaign:  Support the ASPN Foundation 
April 17, 2025

Throughout the year, the ASPN Foundation is honoring our colleagues in pediatric nephrology and highlighting our amazing community!  Do you have a mentor, fellow, or team member whom you’d like to show your appreciation to? Consider making a donation to the ASPN Foundation in their name to mark career milestones,…

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PAS 2025 Program Highlights
April 14, 2025

As part of our ongoing initiative to enhance the annual meeting experience for members and take full advantage of our partnership with PAS, Christine Sethna has reviewed the PAS program for high-yield non-ASPN sessions. Take a look to identify sessions focused on workforce, research, education, leadership and more here: The…

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Reya Mokiao and Daryl Okamura’s recommendations for places to visit and hike, and delicious things to eat, on Oahu and beyond
April 14, 2025

For anyone planning to spend some extra time in Hawaii, ASPN members Reya Mokiao and Daryl Okamura have graciously shared their expert recommendations for places to visit and hike, and delicious things to eat, on Oahu and beyond:   Oahu FOOD Local Food Sweet-E’s Cafe (Kapahulu near Waikiki) My favorite…

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Share Your Patients’ Stories!
April 11, 2025

The American Society of Pediatric Nephrology is advocating against cuts to Medicaid funding and benefits. Since the most effective advocacy combines data and stories, we hope that your patients will be willing to share their stories about how the Medicaid program supports their care using this button below. Patients and…

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ASPN Statement on HHS Reorganization
April 3, 2025

The American Society of Pediatric Nephrology (ASPN) is deeply alarmed by the recently announced reorganization of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which slashes the agency’s workforce by 25% and consolidates the agency’s 25 divisions into just 12. Despite Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s assurances, abrupt reductions in…

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JELF Scholar Update
March 31, 2025

As a JELF scholar over the past two years, I have had the privilege of learning how to advocate at the institutional, state, and national levels as a pediatric nephrologist. Through the ASPN JELF seminars and the guidance of my mentorship team, I have partnered with a local grassroots coalition…

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ASPN – Opportunities for Leadership Roles Explained
August 1 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm EDT
ASPN Radiology Webinar – Normal Prenatal Kidneys? Don’t Be Fooled—Anhydramnios Edition
August 4 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
ASPN Division Head Meeting
August 5 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT
Neonatal and Infant Course for Kidney Support (NICKS)
August 25 - August 26
ASPN Pathology Webinar
September 1 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
Kidney Genetics – Genetic testing in kidney transplantation
September 23 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
Board Review Course 2025
September 29 - September 30
Board Review Course 2025
October 29 - October 30