Paul Roberson Retires after 42 years at WashU Nephrology

After 42 years, 4 months, and 2 days, Paul Roberson is retiring from WashU Nephrology, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and commitment to the division. “Paul is a dynamic manager who leads by doing,” says Max Edele, Director of Clinical Operations at WashU Nephrology.  “He is not afraid to get his hands dirty. […]

Timothy Yau 2025 Stanley Lang Teacher of the Year

Nephrologist Timothy Yau, MD, was honored as the 2025 Stanley Lang Teacher of the Year at the recent WashU School of Medicine Distinguished Service Teaching Awards (DSTA) Ceremony.  The prestigious event recognized exceptional faculty members who have made outstanding contributions to the education and mentorship of future physicians for 2024-2025. The DSTAs, supported by the Office […]

The New Issue of DOM Insider is Out

Explore the latest issue of WashU Medicine Department of Medicine‘s Insider now! The edition showcases all that is new within the department – research, awards, clinical programs and more. So proud of Nephrology’s contributions!

From Dedication to Success: WashU Nephrology’s Adriane Randolph Earns Her MHA Degree

A heartfelt congratulation goes out to Adriane Randolph, Coordinator Procurement & Accounting at WashU Nephrology, on earning her Master of Health Administration degree from McKendree University on May 9, 2025. A long-time member of the WashU community, Adriane was with the Division of Comparative Medicine for 22 years before joining our division in 2018.  She […]

Cheryl Cress and Lisa Koester-Wiedemann Share Their Expertise at VASA Practicum 2025

WashU Nephrology Clinical Nurse Coordinator of Home Modalities Cheryl Cress, RN, CNN, and Nurse Practitioner Lisa Koester-Wiedemann, CS, MSN, ANP, CNN-NP, will offer their expertise at the 2025 VASA Practicum on Hemodialysis Access at the Eric P. Newman Education Center (EPNEC) on the WashU Medical campus, May 16-17, 2025. This hands-on, day-and-a-half course is designed for vascular access […]

Patricia Kao to Lead CV Workshop for FWIM

WashU nephrologist Patricia Kao, MD, MS, MHPE, Professor of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology, will lead an interactive workshop on Preparing an Effective CV for the Forum for Women in Medicine (FWIM) on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.  The event, hosted by WashU Medicine Department of Medicine, will be held 5-7 pm on the 7th floor […]

Save the Date – WashU Nephrology 3rd Annual Glomerular Disease Symposium

Join us for the 3rd Annual Glomerular Disease Symposium: An Update on Disease Mechanisms and Management, on Friday and Saturday, September 5–6, 2025, at the Eric P. Newman Education Center on the WashU Medical Campus. Connect with top glomerular disease experts at this comprehensive two-day event, where you will gain the latest insights into advancements […]

WashU Nephrology Presents at NKF 2025 Spring Clinical Meetings

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) 2025 Spring Clinical Meetings (SCM) are currently underway, featuring several WashU Nephrology faculty members presenting their work. Taking place from April 9-13, 2025, at the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center in Boston, MA, this annual gathering serves as NKF’s premier educational event that focuses on translating science into […]

Ignacio Portales-Castillo Receives CTRFP Grant

Congratulations to Ignacio Portales-Castillo, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, WashU Nephrology, for receiving an award from the 18th annual Clinical and Translational Research Funding Program (CTRFP). Sponsored by the WashU Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences (ICTS) and The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital, and ICTS partner institutions Saint Louis University and the University of Missouri-Columbia, the CTRFP supports projects […]