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WashU Nephrology Nurse Practitioner Lisa Koester-Wiedemann, CS, MSN, ANP, CNN-NP, and Clinical Nurse Coordinator of Home Modalities Cheryl Cress, RN, CNN, will share their expertise in dialysis education and patient care at the upcoming Annual Dialysis Conference (ADC) program, February 26 – March 1, 2026, in Kansas City, MO. Now in its 46th year, the ADC is one of the […]

Leslie Gewin, MD, Professor of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology, has been named the Alan A. and Edith L. Wolff Professor of Renal Diseases in the Department of Medicine. A nationally recognized physician‑scientist and leader in academic nephrology, Dr. Gewin is known for her research on kidney tubular injury and fibrosis, with a particular […]

WashU Nephrology is pleased to welcome Jeffrey Perl, MD, SM, FRCP(C), from the University of Toronto, for a special lecture on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 12–1 pm in the Chromalloy Conference Room (CAKC). He will present “Peritoneal Dialysis: Where Are We Going? Where Have We Been?” Lunch will be provided. Dr. Perl is a […]

Timothy Yau, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine and widely respected educator in the Division of Nephrology, will present the Medicine CPC (clinicopathological conference) on January 16, 2026, 12:15-1 pm, in Clopton Auditorium, Wohl Clinic, 4950 Children’s Place, St. Louis, MO 63110. The CPC is a long-standing, case-based teaching format that guides learners through clinical reasoning […]

There is still time to register for the St. Louis Fellows Forum on January 22, 2026, at the Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel in St. Louis.  Hosted by the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) serving Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas, the event brings together renal fellows and mentoring teams from Washington University School of Medicine and Saint Louis […]

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 […]

Second-year WashU Nephrology fellow, Maheen Khan, MBBS, MD, was one of six resident physicians and fellows honored with the Knowlton Incentive for Excellence Awards at The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s 41st award presentation on November 24, 2025.  Presented annually, the Knowlton Award recognizes trainees at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine who exemplify […]

After nearly four decades of service to WashU Nephrology, Daniel Coyne, MD, is retiring at the end of 2025. Dr. Coyne first came to WashU as a renal fellow in 1986 and joined the faculty upon completing his training.  Following a three-year appointment at Case Western Reserve School of Medicine in his home state of […]

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 […]