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Congratulations to Our 2025 Milestone Award Recipients

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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 […]

WashU Nephrology Presents at NKF 2025 Spring Clinical Meetings

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 […]