In episode 1, we break down some hot topics in pediatric nephrology, starting with Neonatal Nephrology/AKI and the networking breakout session on Neonatal Critical Care Nephrology: A Rapidly Evolving Field with Dr. Cara Slagal and Dr. Paulomi Chaudhry. We then dive into SGLT2 Inhibitors: Should We Put Them in the Water?! with Dr. Alexander Kula, followed by insights from the networking breakout on The “How” to Developing Clinical, Research, Advocacy, and Education Careers in Pediatric Nephrology: Inspiring the Next Generation with Dr. Sonia Solomon. We also explore evolving perspectives from AKI – It’s Not Just Acute with Dr. Amy Strong and Dr. Shina Menon, and wrap up with highlights and key takeaways from the Nephrology 1 session with Dr. Shina Menon.
In this episode, Dr. Jason Misurac and Dr. Amirtha Chinnadurai are joined by Dr. Michael Somers, Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and pediatric nephrologist at Boston Children’s Hospital, to discuss his real-world approach to steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome.
• Selecting and monitoring immunosuppressive therapy
• Avoiding common clinical pitfalls
• Navigating difficult conversations with families about diagnosis and prognosis
Designed for busy pediatric nephrologists, The Bean Pod delivers practical takeaways you can apply in clinic and on service.
The Bean Pod: A Pediatric Nephrology Podcast
Created by the Clinical Affairs Committee of the American Society of Pediatric Nephrology (ASPN), The Bean Pod delivers concise, high-yield conversations on topics that matter to busy clinicians. Each 15–20 minute episode features expert perspectives, practical pearls, and real-world insights to support pediatric nephrologists in their everyday practice.
Whether you’re on rounds, commuting, or between patients, The Bean Pod brings you trusted voices from the ASPN community—straight to your ears.
In our debut episode of The Bean Pod, host Dr. Amirtha Chinnadurai sits down with Dr. Keia Sanderson (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) to discuss best practices for prenatal counseling in congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT).
Together, they explore how pediatric nephrologists can support families with clarity, compassion, and practical guidance during these high-stakes conversations.
Key takeaways:
- What must be included in every prenatal consult
- Strategies for discussing uncertainty without overwhelming families
- Common pitfalls to avoid (including when not to discuss transplant)
- Timing of postnatal imaging and coordination with other specialties
- Practical pearls for building rapport and tailoring your approach
This short-form, high-yield discussion is designed for busy clinicians—so you can get useful insights in under 20 minutes.
The Bean Pod: A Pediatric Nephrology Podcast
Created by the Clinical Affairs Committee of the American Society of Pediatric Nephrology (ASPN), The Bean Pod delivers concise, high-yield conversations on topics that matter to busy clinicians. Each 15–20 minute episode features expert perspectives, practical pearls, and real-world insights to support pediatric nephrologists in their everyday practice.
Whether you’re on rounds, commuting, or between patients, The Bean Pod brings you trusted voices from the ASPN community—straight to your ears.
Join co-hosts Emily Zangla and Jordy Salcedo in this final episode of The Sediment 2025 covering the American Society of Pediatric Nephrology sessions at the recent Pediatric Academic Societies in Honolulu Hawaii. Deepa Chand walks us through the session on FDA drug approval in children, Amanda Clark and Juhi Kumar outline the nephrology oral abstract session, Josh Samuels discusses the hypertension sessions, Caitlin Carter discusses the presentation on pay structure and reimbursement and Amy Bobrowski and Carlos Becerril-Romero review the transplant session.
Join co-hosts Emily Zangla and Jordy Salcedo in this second episode of The Sediment 2025 covering the American Society of Pediatric Nephrology sessions at the recent Pediatric Academic Societies in Honolulu Hawaii. Ari Pollack talks to us about artificial intelligence in the field of nephrology, Armish Jain and Jordy discuss the “Urine in the Know” session and QI success, Celina Brunson and Ken Sutha discuss sexual healthcare in patients with kidney disease, Cherry Mammen discussed diabetic kidney disease, and ASPN President Merideth Atkinson joins to talk about the ASPN Awards.
