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WashU Nephrology proudly recognizes Gonzalo Matzumura, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Director of Acute Dialysis Services at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, for his role as co-author and investigator in the landmark LIBERATE‑D (Liberation from Acute Dialysis) trial, published in JAMA  on November 7, 2025.  The findings were presented simultaneously at ASN Kidney Week 2025 in Houston, […]

“I felt like I was a judge on one of those TV cooking shows,” says Thomas Gowen, Nurse Administrator of our Forest Park Kidney Center outpatient hemodialysis unit. “It was so much fun!” The center recently hosted its first Chili Cookoff, with Gowen, Maria Carter (Medical Secretary III), and Lexi Morris (Dialysis Technician III) serving as judges […]

WashU Nephrology is excited to introduce the six outstanding physicians selected for our 2026-2028 Fellowship Program.  Each future fellow brings unique skills, dedication, and enthusiasm for advancing nephrology and enriching our division. We look forward to welcoming them into our community next year.

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 […]

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 […]

Moe Mahjoub, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine (Division of Nephrology) and the Department of Cell Biology and Physiology, has received two newly awarded R01 grants from the NIH, totaling $6.1 million over four years.  These awards will support investigations into genetic and acquired airway diseases linked to motile cilia dysfunction.  The studies […]

Anuja Java, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at WashU Nephrology, will once again lead the United States Thrombotic Microangiopathy (USTMA) Workshop at ASN Kidney Week 2025.  This marks her third consecutive year as the organizer and host of this highly regarded educational event.  The two-day hybrid workshop, scheduled for November 5 and 6 in Houston, TX, aims […]

ASN Kidney Week returns November 5-9, 2025, in Houston, TX. There will be no virtual or hybrid option this year; however, recorded educational content will be available on demand on the ASN eLearning Center in late November or early December. WashU Nephrology will once again be strongly represented, with our faculty, fellows, and staff sharing cutting-edge […]

Last week, Members of WashU Nephrology came together to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with a joyful gathering filled with Indian sweets, savory snacks, and Masala chai (spiced black tea).  The event featured hands-on activities including Paint the Diya (decorating clay lamps to take home), henna tattoos, and Rangoli drawing – an age-old art […]

WashU Nephrology is celebrating the appointment of Benjamin Humphreys, MD, PhD – Joseph Friedman Professor of Renal Diseases in Medicine and Chief of the Division of Nephrology – as the newest Executive Councilor of the American Society of Nephrology (ASN). A prominent figure in kidney research and regenerative medicine, Dr. Humphreys will help guide strategic […]