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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 […]

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