News & Announcements

The Call for Pilot and Feasibility Proposals
May 20, 2024

The Pediatric Centers of Excellence in Nephrology proudly announce: The Call for Pilot and Feasibility Proposals The Pediatric Centers of Excellence in Nephrology (PCENs) at the University of Virginia, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and Washington University in St. Louis are issuing a joint RFA for Pilot and Feasibility (P&F) projects. The PCEN program is…

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The Sediment Episode 4
May 16, 2024

Join us on this final episode of the The Sediment to discuss the 2024 Pediatric Academic Societies, American Society of Pediatric Nephrology (ASPN) conference sessions on urinary tract infections, vaccinations in nephrotic, CKD and transplant patients, hypertension, and neonatal nephrology with their respective moderators. Hot-off-the-press JAMA Peds article “Long-Term Cardiovascular Outcomes in Children…

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The Sediment Episode 3
May 13, 2024

Join us on this episode of The Sediment to discuss the 2024 Pediatric Academic Societies, American Society of Pediatric Nephrology (ASPN) conference sessions on kidney transplantation in special patient populations, big ideas and small numbers research, chronic dialysis and critical care nephrology with their respective moderators. St. Jude Childhood Cancer…

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The Sediment Episode 2
May 10, 2024

Join us on this episode of The Sediment to discuss the 2024 Pediatric Academic Societies, American Society of Pediatric Nephrology (ASPN) conference sessions on genetic testing, social determinants of health in kidney disease, and sickle cell disease with their respective moderators. We also honor this year’s ASPN awardees Pat Brophy,…

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The Sediment Episode 1
April 22, 2024

Welcome to the 2024 ASPN Meeting at Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS)! Co-hosts Dr. Sudha Garimella and Dr. Emily Zangla kick us off in our first episode of the year, covering the conference. They interview ASPN council members, Dr. Meredith Atkinson, Dr. Adam Weinstein and Dr. Priya Verghese on the visions…

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New Edition of Kidney Notes Quarterly Newsletter Available Now!
April 16, 2024

We’re excited to announce that the latest edition of our Kidney Notes quarterly newsletter is now live! In this edition, you’ll find: From the President: Updates and insights from our ASPN President. From the Editor: A personal note from our newsletter editor. ASPN Foundation: Latest initiatives and projects from the…

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CME Satellite Symposium on Rare Metabolic Disorders
April 11, 2024

Join us for an enlightening CME Satellite Symposium focusing on rare metabolic disorders. This educational event aims to raise awareness among pediatricians about the importance of newborn screening, diagnosis, and management of these often-overlooked disorders. Date: Sunday, May 05, 2024 Location: Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting, Metro Toronto Convention Center,…

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ASPN Go Mobile App Update!
April 10, 2024

We are excited to announce a new feature on the ASPN Go app! You can now post directly on the newsfeed to share updates, insights, and engage with fellow members. How to Post on the Newsfeed: 1. Open the ASPN Go app. 2. Navigate to the ‘Newsfeed’ section. 3. Tap…

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Patrick “Pat” Brophy
February 22, 2024

Remembering Patrick “Pat” Brophy, a transformational leader, whose focus was always on the children. Patrick (“Pat”) D. Brophy, MD, MHCDS, beloved husband, father, brother, friend, and leader, left us all too soon on October 6, 2023, after a long battle with lymphoma. While the facts of his life can be…

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Arant, Billy S., Jr.
October 11, 2023

Arant, Billy S., Jr. Pediatric Nephrologist Collected Antique Furniture And Rare Books   Billy S. Arant, Jr., M.D. of Chattanooga died on September 12, 2023, after a long illness. He was a native South Carolinian–born in Greer on Aug. 21, 1940, and raised in Pageland. He is preceded in death…

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