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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.

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 […]

Congratulations to Ignacio Portales-Castillo, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, WashU Nephrology, for receiving an award from the 18th annual Clinical and Translational Research Funding Program (CTRFP). Sponsored by the WashU Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences (ICTS) and The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital, and ICTS partner institutions Saint Louis University and the University of Missouri-Columbia, the CTRFP supports projects […]

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to the success of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) annual St. Louis Kidney Walk, held last Sunday, March 23, 2025.  Our WashU Nephrology team not only met their fundraising goal of $2500, but exceeded it by raising $3022!  “It was wet, and it was cold, but there was […]

Congratulations to Manasa Metireddy, MD, Assiociate Professor of Medicine, WashU Nephrology, for being one of the ten Department of Medicine’s faculty members recently honored with the 2025 Dean’s Impact Award.   The award recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication to mentorship, sponsorship, and service.  Introduced in 2023 to honor faculty members for their resourcefulness and creativity […]

Laura Dember, MD, Professor of Medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, will deliver the second annual Aubrey R. Morrison Lectureship on March 18, 2025, 12 – 1 pm, McDonnell Medical Sciences Building, room 264.  The title of her lecture is “The Evolving Landscape of Clinical Trials in Dialysis.” Dr. Laura Dember is […]

Monica Chang-Panesso, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, WashU Medicine Division of Nephrology, will be ceremonially installed as the inaugural recipient of the Roger M. Perlmutter Career Development Professorship. The event will take place on March 20th at 4:30 pm at the Eric P. Newman Education Center (EPNEC). This prestigious endowed professorship was made possible through […]