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…
Read MoreJoin 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…
Read MoreJoin 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…
Read MoreJoin 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,…
Read MoreWelcome 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…
Read MoreWe’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…
Read MoreJoin 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,…
Read MoreWe 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…
Read MoreRemembering 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…
Read MoreArant, 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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