Focus on Jodean Baldauf: Ushering the Past into the Future

Behind every successful, smoothly run business is an effective, efficient business manager, which precisely describes Jodean Baldauf, Director of Business Operations for the Division of Nephrology. From staffing and planning to motivating and leading, Jodean manages an ever-changing number of tasks overseeing both clinical and administrative operations for the division. Using her background in nursing […]

Gloriosa Go Retires – Our Fond Farewell

At 75 years young, Senior Research Technician Gloriosa Go decided it was time to retire. Gloriosa has worked in the laboratory of Professor of Medicine Jeff Miner, PhD, for the past 18 years. “Gloriosa has been a valued member of my laboratory,” says Dr. Miner. “Her expertise in molecular biology and histology has been critical […]

Taking Our Care to the Community – Expanding Services to St. Louis Counties

“We are taking our outstanding care to the communities where our patients live,” says Dr. Benjamin Humphreys, Chief, Division of Nephrology, commenting on the expansion of the division’s clinical services beyond the Washington University/Barnes campus. The North County Dialysis Center, which opened in February 2018, joins Home Dialysis South in providing more convenient, state-of-the-art services […]

Paul Mennes Memorial Renal Grand Rounds Dinner – April 19

The Paul Mennes, MD Memorial St. Louis City-Wide Renal Grand Rounds Dinner will be held Thursday April 19, 2018, at the Zodiac restaurant in Plaza Frontenac, St. Louis, MO. Co-hosted by Washington University Divisions of Adult and Pediatric Nephrology and St. Louis University Divisions of Adult and Pediatric Nephrology, the event gives area nephrologists the […]

Young Man’s Music is Good for the Body and the Soul

Chase Cofer remembers the day he experienced the first symptom. It was a day like any other, with Chase and his sister spending time with their cousins. Chase hadn’t noticed anything was wrong – but his sister did. She pointed out that his arm had been in a fixed, bent position for the entire day. […]

NephMadness 2018 – Have Fun Learning AND Earn CME Credit

NephMadness 2018 is officially in full swing. Now in its 6th year, the educational tournament tipped-off on March 15 when the brackets listing 32 nephrology topics were announced. Developed by the team at AJKD Blog (the official blog of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases), the tournament fosters a good-natured competition, while highlighting the latest […]

The First! Eduardo Slatopolsky Lectureship – March 22

Martin Pollak, MD, Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, and Chief of Nephrology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, will launch the Eduardo Slatopolsky Lectureship with a presentation titled Kidney Disease in African Americans. The inaugural lecture will take place at Medical Grand Rounds, Thursday, March 22, 2018, 8-9 am, in the Clopton Auditorium, Wohl Clinic […]

Fox 2 News Interviews Dr. Tarek Alhamad for World Kidney Day

Washington University nephrologist Tarek Alhamad was interviewed by Lisa Hart, correspondent for the morning news show Fox 2 NOW in honor of World Kidney Day, March 8, 2018. Dr. Alhamad took the opportunity to emphasize kidney health in women, since March 8 also marked the celebration of International Women’s Day. Dr. Alhamad spoke about kidney […]

Nephrology Update CME Course – March 24

The Nephrology Update Continuing Medical Education course is back for its thirrd year. The course is designed for healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with kidney disease. This year, the event will be held at the Auditorium at City Place, 1 Cityplace Drive, St Louis, MO, March 24, 2018, 7:30 – 11:30 am. […]

World Kidney Day Focusing on Women’s Kidney Health. How Will You Celebrate?

World Kidney Day (WKD) and the International Women’s Day 2018 fall on the same day this year, March 8, giving us the opportunity to reflect on the importance of women’s health – specifically their kidney health. WKD is an annual, global campaign to stress the importance of kidney health, to reduce the impact of disease, […]