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The Center of Regenerative Medicine, in partnership with the Division of Nephrology, is now accepting applications that advance investigation of human pluripotent stem cell (hPSC) differentiation toward kidney. Over the last two years, kidney has become a model for the directed differentiation of hPSC to complex structures (Xia 2013, Taguchi 2014, Takasato 2014, Takasato 2015). […]

Tim Yau, MD, Assistant Professor in the Division of Nephrology, has rolled out a second teaching video aimed at presenting renal pathology concepts to nephrology trainees in a web-friendly way. The first episode illustrated a case of nephrotic syndrome and features discussant and second-year fellow Rajesh Rajan, MD, and Joseph Gaut, MD, PhD, section head of […]

I am delighted to annnouce  that Jeff Miner, PhD, has agreed to assume the role of Director of Basic Research in the Division of Nephrology. Jeff has established himself as an international leader in basement membrane biology particularly as it relates to the glomerulus. He has received numerous recognitions for his creative work including the […]

We are very pleased to welcome five new nephrology fellows in the 2016 class: Deepa Amberker, MD, Abington Memorial Hospital Owais Iqbal Bhatti, MD, University of Oklahoma Sreelatha Katari, MD, Abington Memorial Hospital Pooja Koolwal, MD, Washington University Gerry Macutay, MD, Case Western Reserve/St. Vincent’s Medical Center The Division of Nephrology looks forward to seeing […]

Washington University ranks fifth among the nation’s 125 medical schools in terms of the size of its clinical practice. The faculty see more than a million patients per year. Faculty also provide ambulatory services at several suburban sites throughout the metropolitan area and operate rural outreach clinics. The Faculty Practice Plan (FPP) is responsible for […]

Managing blood pressure is critically important to slow the loss of kidney function in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). A team from the Renal Clinic has been awarded a microgrant to provide low income patients with a portable home blood pressure cuff. This facilitates achieving blood pressure control because patients can simply call their […]

Bloodstream infections can be deadly in dialysis patients. Three times per week, patients on hemodialysis have their blood accessed in order to undergo dialysis, either through a fistula or through a catheter. The latter are especially susceptible to infection. A team consisting of Patty Anderson RN, Nurse Administrator and Lori Gawat-Abuelo RN, Staff Nurse II […]

A team from the Forest Park Kidney Center was awarded a microgrant for their application, “Educational Videos Discussing Home Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis.” Team Members include Marlow Williams, RN, CNM, Kathy Ehrhard, RN, BSN, Shawna McMichael, RN, Cheryl Cress, RN, Lisa Koester, ANP, CNN-NP and Brent Miller, MD. There are a large number of patients […]

A talented team from the Center for Advanced Medicine outpatient clinic was awarded a Renal Staff Microgrant for their proposal, “Improving Patient Education in the Renal Clinic.” Team members include: Michelle Bloom, RN, Connie Mayo, RN, Bridget Blaes, RN, Lois Seibel RN, Cheryl Land RN, Vicky Stringer, MSW and Dave Windus, MD. Education is a […]