Kathryn Riner Named New Clinic Manager of Village Square Dialysis Center

Congratulations to Kathryn Riner, MS, RD, LD, who will serve as Clinic Manager at our newest dialysis unit, Village Square Dialysis Center in Hazelwood, MO, effective September 1, 2025.  Kathryn, who joined WashU Nephrology in 2023 as a registered dietitian and nutritionist, brings a wealth of expertise, compassion, and leadership to her new role. After […]

Congratulations to Our 2025 Milestone Award Recipients

We are proud to celebrate the outstanding members of WashU Nephrology who have recently received Length of Service Awards from Washington University. Honoring their dedication and commitment, we recognize the impact they make every day in advancing our division as a leader in medicine, science, and education. Every employee makes a difference!  Thank you for […]

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. […]

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 […]

Nephrology Business Leadership University: A Must-Attend Experience Endorsed by WashU Fellow Yasir Baloch

Yasir Baloch, MBBS, currently in his second year of the WashU Fellowship Program, describes his rewarding experience at last year’s Nephrology Business Leadership University (NBLU) in the video below. The popular NBLU brings together nephrology professionals to prepare senior fellows for the economics and business aspects of their future careers in nephrology.  All six senior fellows from our […]

Order Now – WashU Nephrology T-Shirts for 2025 NKF Kidney Walk

WashU Nephrology T-shirts are now available to order for the upcoming 2025 NKF Kidney Walk on Sunday, March 23, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at Westport Plaza, St. Louis.  Every purchase includes a donation to our team! Payment is accepted through Venmo or cash.  The Venmo link will be provided after order is confirmed. T-shirt orders will […]

Year of the Wood Snake – Celebrating Lunar New Year 2025

WashU Nephrology gathered for a potluck lunch on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, to celebrate the Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year and Spring Festival, as we usher in the year of the Wood Snake. The Lunar New Year celebration is a significant holiday in China and Chinese communities worldwide.  It typically […]

SOAR Interns Share Their Experiences

As we invite undergraduate students to apply for WashU Nephrology’s 2025 SOAR summer internship program, we want to share the experiences and insights from our inaugural cohort of interns from last summer. Their observations provide a glimpse into the rewarding and impactful journey that awaits future interns. The WashU SOAR program, under the leadership of […]

Apply Now for the 2025 WashU Nephrology Summer Intern Research “SOAR” Program

The Washington University Kidney O’Brien Center for Chronic Kidney Disease Research, established in 2024, is excited to announce it is accepting applications for its 2nd immersive summer research program for undergraduate students interested in pursuing nephrology research. The Summer Opportunities for Achievement in Research (SOAR) program offers interns the opportunity to get hands-on experience in basic science research under the guidance […]