Category: WashU Nephrology News

WashU Nephrology Spring 2026 Alumni Newsletter

What’s New at WashU Nephrology? Check out our Spring 2026 Alumni Newsletter, highlighting the latest news, research, and achievements of our nephrology team!

Dr. Will Ross Joins FOX2Now and “I Am St. Louis” Spotlight on Homer G. Phillips Hospital

The Missouri Historical Society is encouraging St. Louis residents to explore pivotal moments in the city’s past through its “I Am St. Louis” campaign. One of the stories highlighted is the legacy of the city’s influential Homer G. Phillips Hospital. As FOX2 reporter Shirley Washington explains, the project celebrates St. Louis’ rich history, including the […]

Apply Now for the 2026 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 applications are open for its third immersive summer research program for undergraduate students interested in pursuing nephrology research. The Summer Opportunities for Achievement in Research (SOAR) program provides hands-on experience in basic science research under the guidance of a WashU Nephrology mentor.  Led by […]

Help Those in Need This 2025 Holiday Season

Join WashU Nephrology Virtual Food Drive for the St. Louis Area Foodbank The Holiday Season is a time for giving, and together we can make a difference.  WashU Nephrology is once again proud to support the St. Louis Area Foodbank, helping nourish our neighbors in need. Thanks to the dedication of Julie McNamara, Administrative Coordinator […]

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 […]