A new clinic at WashU Nephrology will focus on helping patients with a genetic form of renal fibrosis – autosomal dominant tubulointerstitial kidney disease (ADTKD) – which ultimately leads to chronic kidney disease (CKD). After exclusion of polycystic kidney disease and Alport syndrome, ADTKD represents as many as 25% of patients with inherited kidney disease. […]
The newly-established Washington University Kidney O’Brien Center for Chronic Kidney Disease Research is proud to announce it is accepting applications for its immersive summer research program for undergraduate students interested in pursuing nephrology research. The Summer Opportunities for Achievement in Research (SOAR) program will provide interns with the opportunity to get hands-on experience in basic […]
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a highly under-recognized disease that affects almost 15% of the US population and carries significant morbidity and mortality. Although important scientific advances promise to accelerate CKD research, many are not accessible to the kidney research community due to limited expertise and/or the need for expensive equipment. A new Center at […]
While spending time at Forest Park Kidney Center this week, Thomas F. Gowen, RN, the current Nurse Manager of our Village Square Dialysis Center, found inspiration for a poem: “This center knows how to get the patients involved and have a good time!” says Gowen. “So. Many. Smiles!!! The Christmas Bingo event is popular with […]
The Division of Nephrology gathered to celebrate the Holiday Season at La Verona at the Marketplace on the Hill last Thursday, December 14, 2023. All enjoyed the food, drinks, and cool tunes provided by Cedric Watts and the Sir Sax Gospel Skate Party band. Special thanks go to Jean Smith, Special Project Administrator of our […]
WashU Nephrology bids farewell to transplant nephrologist Andrew Malone, MB, BCh, BAO, MD, who is returning to his homeland of Ireland to take a position at St. Vincent’s University Hospital in Dublin. Dr. Malone came to WashU for a fellowship in transplantation nephrology before joining our division in 2015 as Assistant Professor of Medicine. In […]
WashU Nephrology is sponsoring a Virtual Food Drive this holiday season to help those in the extended St. Louis area. “We are again supporting the STL Area Foodbank this year as they continue with their work to feed the less fortunate in our area,” says Julie McNamara, Administrative Coordinator in our Renal Outpatient Office and […]
There is still time to register for the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) 3rd Annual Fellows Renal Roundtable, being held Thursday, December 7, 2023, 5:00 – 7:30 PM, at the SqWires Restaurant and Market – Annex Room. The NKF professional education and networking event is a collaboration of Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis University […]
Congratulations to Jeffrey H. Miner, PhD, FASN, Eduardo and Judith Slatopolsky Professor of Medicine in Nephrology, who was recently elected as Treasurer for the American Society of Nephrology (ASN). He will begin his term on January 1, 2024, and serve through December 31, 2027. Dr. Miner is an international leader in basement membrane biology and […]
WashU Nephrology welcomes Ashley “Ash” Edwards who joins our division as the new Senior Fellowship Coordinator. Ashley has been with WashU since 2015 when she joined the Department of Pathology and Immunology, eventually becoming their Fellowship Program Coordinator. Most recently, she was Manager of Administrative Services for HR/Payroll. “I love being a part of Nephrology,” […]