News & Announcements

APA’s 2025 Call for Applications
August 9, 2024

Opportunities for 2025 include… Faculty Development Programs Advancing Pediatric Leaders (APL) Educational Scholars Program (ESP) Research Scholars Program (RSP) Mentoring Programs New Century Scholars Resident Mentoring Program Research in Academic Pediatrics Initiative on Diversity (RAPID) Conference NADEP UIM Mentoring Program Research Funding Programs Research in Academic Pediatrics Initiative on Diversity…

Applications Now Open! 2024 ASN Loan Mitigation Program.
July 22, 2024

The 2024 ASN Loan Mitigation Program is now accepting applications. This program aims to support individuals like you in pursuing a career in nephrology while alleviating the burden of student loan debt. In its fourth year, the program will prioritize candidates who have experienced personal or family hardships, increasing their…

KIDney Notes: July – September
July 9, 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. ASPN Foundation: Impactful projects and how to get involved. JELF Scholars Updates: Achievements of our JELF Scholars. ASPN…

Invitation to Training Program Directors for Complimentary ASPN Membership for Current Fellows
July 1, 2024

ASPN is in the process of updating the Fellows in Training Directory for the 2024-2025 academic year. This important initiative occurs every year to ensure continued exposure of ASPN resources to Fellows in Training. Complimentary ASPN membership is provided for all current fellows in accredited training programs, along with discounted…

ASN Kidney Week 2024 Registration and Housing Now Open 
June 26, 2024

Join over 12,000 kidney professionals from around the world at ASN Kidney Week 2024, the premier nephrology meeting, in San Diego, CA, from October 23 to 27. Register now to engage in thought-provoking discussions, explore cutting-edge technologies, and discover the latest scientific and medical breakthroughs in kidney care. Click here…

Call for New Pediatric Dialysis Task Force:
June 7, 2024

Do you want to ensure that your center is reporting accurate data in the context of the new pediatric ESRD add-on payment, but need more information? Do you lead the dialysis program at your institution or are you interested in leading one and need help? Do you wonder how other…

In Memory of Dr. Ronald Jay Portman
May 31, 2024

Dr. Ronald Jay Portman passed away peacefully on May 30, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by the love of his life for 50+ years, Joan (Joni) Portman. Together they had three children, Wendi Portman Fried, Shayna Portman, and Zack Portman whose spouses, his sons and daughter…

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…

The Sediment 2024 – 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…

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…