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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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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Current Institution, Role and TrainingDr. Rosenblum is Professor of Paediatrics, Physiology, and Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology at the University of Toronto, a Paediatric Nephrologist and Senior Scientist at the Hospital for Sick Children, and Scientific Director of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes…
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The American Society of Pediatric Nephrology (ASPN) invites applications for the John E. Lewy Foundation Advocacy Scholars Program. This prestigious program aims to develop the next generation of leaders in public policy and advocacy for children with kidney disease. Eligibility: ASPN members in good standing with a demonstrated interest in…
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February was an eventful month for the JELF community and the ASPN Public Policy Committee. Hill Day was held virtually on February 14 and was well attended by PPC members and Congress representatives. For this Hill Day, we focused on a few main asks relating to appropriations for the 2025…
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ASPN Webinars January was a busy month for ASPN, with numerous educational and professional development opportunities. Below is a recap of webinar content you can the recording with your ASPN Membership: January 6: ASPN Pathology Webinar – Case of an 8-year-old male with rash and hematuria. January 16: Pediatric Nephrology…
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A tribute to an individual who has spent much of his life dedicated to medicine, research, education, public policy, and in the development of excellence in all aspects of patient care locally, nationally and internationally. Dr. Greifer graduated from the University of Vermont Medical School in 1956 and completed his…
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If you are planning to attend the IPNA Congress in Cape Town in February, there is an opportunity to donate PD & HD catheters that are ‘usable’ – past their expiry dates, but still in their sterile packaging and with the full insertion kit that comes with each catheter. All dialysis catheters,…
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Current institution and role, previous training I am currently Professor of Pediatrics, Director of the Acute Kidney Injury Program, Associate Director of Dialysis and Transplant in the Division of Pediatric Nephrology at Children’s Mercy Kansas City, University of Missouri at Kansas City, MO. My previous training includes MD in Pediatrics,…
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Composed of over 21,000 physicians and scientists, ASN is the world’s largest professional society devoted to the study of kidney disease. ASN holds several programs to expand and support the nephrology workforce, including Kidney Tutored Research and Education for Kidney Scholars (TREKS). Kidney TREKS fosters an interest in nephrology through a…
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