
Dear Program Directors,
We are excited to announce the upcoming 2027 Joint Pediatric Nephrology Meeting (53rd Annual Miami Seminar & PNRC Spring Meeting), to be held in Miami, FL, February 24-28, 2027 at the University of Miami Coral Gables Campus. This important event will bring together pediatric nephrology professionals from across the globe to share research, advance clinical knowledge, and foster collaboration. Early bird registration will open on October 9th. https://pnrc.miami/
We encourage you to support your fellows in attending this meeting. To ensure meaningful participation, several funding opportunities have been made available:
- Fellows Workshop (February 24-25, 2027): Any 1st year fellow and 2nd/3rd year fellows who have not previously attended the workshop. Coverage of travel: flight/ground transportation (up to $600) and hotel, and meeting registration for all portions of the Joint Meeting, including the dedicated Fellow Workshop (ASPN-PNRC sponsored), PNRC Spring meeting, and Miami Seminar. Program attached.
- Young Investigator’s Showcase (February 27, 2027): Any second or third year fellow or other trainee with an accepted abstract. Free meeting registration and partial travel support in the amount of $300 to be reimbursed after the meeting. This will be limited to the first 20 accepted abstracts.
Key Dates:
- Early Bird Registration: October 9, 2026 – December 1, 2026
- Abstract Submissions: October 9, 2026 – January 8, 2027
Please note: Trainees who plan to submit an abstract should wait until they receive notification of acceptance before registering for the meeting.
Your encouragement and support will play a vital role in ensuring fellows benefit from the outstanding educational and networking opportunities this meeting provides.
Thank you for helping us foster the next generation of leaders in pediatric nephrology. Do not hesitate to reach out with any questions/feedback. We will be posting the final agenda/programs for the meetings on the meeting website hopefully when registration opens.
Warm regards,
Marissa DeFreitas & Chryso Katsoufis on behalf of the Miami Seminar Executive Planning Committee,
Pediatric Nephrology Fellows Workshop Co-Chairs (Maria Ferris MD, Sara Kizilbash MD, Namrata Jain MD), &
PNRC Board

