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We are proud to welcome Muhammad Yasir Baloch, MD, as Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology at Washington University, effective July 1, 2025.  A 2025 graduate of our Nephrology Fellowship Program, Dr. Baloch will also serve as Director of Fellowship Outreach and Recruitment. Dr. Baloch earned his medical degree from Bolan Medical College […]

We are excited to welcome the exceptional physicians joining our WashU Nephrology Fellowship Program for 2025-2027.  Each brings a unique talent, passion and commitment to the field of nephrology and to our division.

Yili Fang, MD, PhD, a Postdoctoral Research Scholar in the Ying Maggie Chen laboratory, has been awarded a prestigious 2025 American Heart Association (AHA) Postdoctoral Fellowship for his project “Develop a Biotherapeutic Protein to Treat Uromodulin-Associated Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).” This award has been approved for funding of $156,640 for two years. Dr. Fang earned […]

We are delighted to announce the promotions of the following faculty, effective July 1, 2025. These well-earned achievements reflect their dedication, groundbreaking research and exceptional contributions to nephrology and to our division.

WashU Nephrology proudly celebrated our graduating nephrology fellows with a dinner held at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum on Friday, June 13, 2025. To all of our graduates, please know you will be deeply missed.  We wish you every success and fulfillment in this next chapter of your careers.  You are the future of nephrology, and […]

Ignacio Portales-Castillo, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, WashU Nephrology, is one of four new inductees into the 2025 Dean’s Scholar program.  Established in 2020 by the Division of Physician-Scientists, the program provides funding, mentorship and protected research time to support the professional development of early-career physician-scientists.  Dr. Portales-Castillo, who joined our division in 2022, dedicates his […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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!

A heartfelt congratulation goes out to Adriane Randolph, Coordinator Procurement & Accounting at WashU Nephrology, on earning her Master of Health Administration degree from McKendree University on May 9, 2025. A long-time member of the WashU community, Adriane was with the Division of Comparative Medicine for 22 years before joining our division in 2018.  She […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Welcome to the Spring 2025 edition of our WashU Nephrology Alumni Newsletter, which highlights the latest news, research, and academic achievements of our nephrology team. The newsletter also includes the latest on our division’s grants, honors and cutting-edge research.