News & Announcements

H. William Schnaper Tribute Page
December 14, 2020

Life Course Journey of a True Mensch H. William (Bill) Schnaper was the Irene Heinz Green & John LaPorte Given Chair in Pediatric Research and Tenured Professor & Vice Chair, Department of Pediatrics, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University. He was a graduate of the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (1967) and…

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John Herrin (2020)
December 14, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing on October 25, 2020 of John T. Herrin, MBBS, FRACP, 84, former Director of Clinical Services within the Division of Nephrology at Boston Children’s Hospital. After his initial medical training, John left his native Australia and moved to Boston. He spent much of…

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ASPN Statement Against Racism (June 02, 2020)
June 2, 2020

For many in our community, the events of the last week have caused great consternation and triggered feelings of intense disappointment, frustration, and anger. For others, what has transpired has caused frank fear for the safety of colleagues, friends, family, and loved ones as well as concern for those whom…

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Michel Broyer (2020)
March 16, 2020

We are very sad to announce the death of Professor Michel Broyer on March 10, 2020 at the age of 86, following a COVID19 infection. Early during his residency in Professor Pierre Royer’s unit at the Necker-Enfants Malades Hospital in the early 1960’s, Michel Broyer was fascinated by the recent…

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COVID-19 Resources
March 13, 2020

The PAS 2020 meeting has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.  The PAS program office should communicate directly with you about hotel reservations (which should be automatically canceled if you made a reservation through the PAS website) and refunding your conference fee if you have already registered for the…

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Strategic Plan
December 16, 2019

ASPN Strategic Plan 2022-2027 Mission: The ASPN is the leading voice of pediatric nephrology in North America. Our primary goal is to advance care for children, adolescents, and young adults with kidney disease through advocacy, education, research, and workforce development. Goal 1: Ensure a diverse, sustainable, and robust pediatric nephrology…

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Eunice G. John (2019)
June 11, 2019

  It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our colleague and friend, Dr. Eunice John. Dr. John retired as Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Illinois College of Medicine after serving UIC residents and patients for 42 years. Dr. John, who was chief of pediatric…

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ASPN 2019 Meeting Day 1 Podcast
May 2, 2019

In the first of three ASPN 2019 annual meeting podcasts, ASPN President Patrick Brophy, MD speaks with Gina-Marie Barletta, MD, Kim Reidy, MD, Jeffrey Kopp, MD, and Stella Shin, MD. The group discusses the activities taking place during the first day of the Annual Meeting.

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ASPN 2019 Meeting Day 3 Podcast
May 2, 2019

In the third of three ASPN 2019 annual meeting podcasts, Ibrahim F. Shatat, MD speaks with Joseph Flynn, MD, John Mahan, MD, and Jennifer Jetton, MD. The group discusses the activities taking place during the third day of the Annual Meeting.

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ASPN Meeting Day 2 Podcast
May 1, 2019

In the second of three ASPN 2019 annual meeting podcasts, Michelle Rheault, MD speaks with Lisa Guay-Woodford, MD, Erum Hartung, MD, and Donald Batisky, MD. The group discusses the activities taking place during the second day of the Annual Meeting.

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