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2025 News Items
Showing all society news items from 2025.
- Nephro-Economics 2025: Advancing Kidney Care in a Changing Environment
Registration for the Nephro-Economics 2025: Advancing Kidney Care in a Changing Environment webinar is now open. Join ASN, in collaboration with Columbia University Irving Medical Center Division of Nephrology, on May 30 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. EDT to hear from experts on the latest trends influencing the practice of nephrology as well as outcomes and experiences for people living with kidney diseases.
Thursday, April 10, 2025 @ 1:32 PM - Submit Your Abstract for Kidney Week 2025
ASN is now accepting abstract submissions through May 21 at 2:00 PM EDT for Kidney Week 2025, to be held November 5 - 9 in Houston, TX. For more information on submissions, including all requirements and deadlines, view the Call for Abstracts.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - Kidney Health Advocacy From ASN President Prabir Roy-Chaudhury, MD, PhD, FASN
ASN is actively advocating for policies that support our IMG colleagues who represent one in four US physicians, more than 50% of the nephrologists in the United States, and two-thirds of nephrology fellows. These medical professionals play a critical role in improving the lives of the more than 37 million Americans living with kidney diseases - treating patients, conducting research, and educating the next generation of health professionals.
Monday, March 31, 2025 @ 5:37 PM - New nephSAP Issue: Primary and Secondary Glomerular Diseases
The latest Nephrology Self-Assessment Program (nephSAP) issue, Volume 24: Issue 1 (Mar 2025): Primary and Secondary Glomerular Diseases, is now available online.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 @ 3:59 PM - ASN Seeks Nominations for the Annual Election of the ASN Council
ASN seeks nominations for the annual election of the ASN Council, the society's governing board. Qualified candidates should have the vision, experience, and expertise to guide the society towards its goal of creating a world without kidney diseases. The deadline to submit your nomination is Friday, April 18.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 @ 11:18 AM - World Kidney Day - #SockItToKidneyDisease
In celebration of World Kidney Day, and in conjunction with NU GoKidney, ASN encourages you to participate in the #SockItToKidneyDisease campaign by posting your socks on social media.
Thursday, March 13, 2025 @ 8:00 AM - Prepare for the Boards: BRCU Registration is Now Open
Registration is now open for Board Review Course & Update 2025, an interactive board review for nephrologists preparing for the ABIM Nephrology Board certification and recertification examinations.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - A Message from ASN President Prabir Roy-Chaudhury, MD, PhD, FASN
ASN President Prabir Roy-Chaudhury, MD, PhD, FASN shares his thoughts on advocating for policies that support people living with kidney diseases, health professionals, and researchers, and outlines several recent and future ASN advocacy efforts.
Monday, March 3, 2025 @ 11:55 AM - National Kidney Month - Take the #850Challenge
Last year, members of the kidney community took 8,500 steps a day, walked 8.5 miles, cycled 85 miles, and more as part of the #850Challenge to raise awareness of the 850 million people living with kidney disease. This National Kidney Month, will you take the pledge and rise to the #850Challenge?
Saturday, March 1, 2025 @ 8:00 AM - New Kidney Health Guidance: AKI-D
Now available in JASN, the ASN Kidney Health Guidance on the Outpatient Management of Patients with Dialysis-Requiring Acute Kidney Injury provides nephrologists and kidney health professionals with evidence-based strategies to identify improvements in kidney function early to optimize recovery and potential dialysis liberation, implement individualized care plans distinct from long-term dialysis protocols, and coordinate efforts between patients, caregivers, and various health care personnel for best practices in AKI-D management.
Thursday, February 27, 2025 @ 12:00 PM - A Message From ASN President Prabir Roy-Chaudhury, MD, PhD, FASN
ASN President Prabir Roy-Chaudhury, MD, PhD, FASN shares his thoughts on advocating on behalf of the more than 850 million people worldwide living with kidney diseases, including more than 37 million Americans.
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 @ 9:40 PM - How to Help People in Los Angeles, California, Particularly Those Living with Kidney Diseases
ASN has partnered with Direct Relief-a nonprofit humanitarian aid organization that responds to natural disasters and other emergencies-to establish a fund to support the provision of medicines and supplies to people living with kidney diseases, their families, and their caregivers (including nephrologists and other health professionals) affected by the devasting wildfires in Los Angeles, California.
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - Winners of $7.25 Million KidneyX Sustainability Prize Announced
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the winners of the KidneyX Sustainability Prize, which is designed to incentivize development of solutions to reduce water or power usage during dialysis care.
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 @ 12:00 AM