Last Friday, ASN attended the NIDDK Network of Minority Health Research Investigators (NMRI) Annual Meeting. Deidra Crews, MD, ScM, FASN, MACP gave a fantastic presentation detailing ASN's support for researchers and advancing inclusive excellence in medicine. Congrats to all the award winners!

The majority of people with APOL1 KD will experience disease onset before the age of 50. Knowledge is power. Explore the APOL1 Roadmap to be  #APOL1Aware  bit.ly/3VKjHPS

APOL1 kidney disease (APOL1 KD) is a genetic condition that can affect individuals who carry high-risk APOL1 gene variants.​ The APOL1 KD Roadmap is now available to increase awareness and empower patients to make informed decisions. Learn more bit.ly/3VKjHPS #APOL1Aware

Have you submitted your #KidneyWk abstract? Present your innovative discoveries and join over 12,000 kidney professionals at the world’s premier nephrology meeting. Submit your findings today and engage in impactful discussions. 💡

Share your research: asn.kdny.info/b2mz50Rccsy

IgA nephropathy–associated glomerular injury leads to proteinuria, hematuria, and progressive loss of GFR, with progression to kidney failure. This study found elevated proteinuria & progression to KF were linked to a higher risk of CVD/mortality events bit.ly/KID0379

Kidneys are gatekeepers of systemic inorganic phosphate balance because they control urinary phosphate excretion. This study found depletion of renal Ip6k1/2 in mice not only altered phosphate homeostasis but also dysregulated other kidney functions bit.ly/JASN0303

New insights suggest that central body fat distribution might provide power in assessing kidney risk. This study found higher BMI and waist circumference were independently associated with lower GFR (long term) after living kidney donation bit.ly/CJASN0403

Strengthen your knowledge and proficiency of home dialysis therapies. Apply for the ASN Home Dialysis Scholarship Program! Selected trainees will review:
✅ Modality education
✅ Home dialysis prescription
✅ Volume management
✅ And more

Apply by May 31: bit.ly/ASNhdu24

Today, FTC issued a final rule to ban non-competes, a policy American Society of Nephrology has expressed support for since April 2023. Read more about the final rule here: ftc.gov/news-events/ne…

Exciting news! The Kidney Innovation Conference is just around the corner, featuring pitch sessions by Trestle Biotherapeutics, Relavo, Vexev, and BMI OrganBank. Hear about groundbreaking innovations transforming kidney disease treatment! Register now! app.smartsheet.com/b/form/4af09cd…

Applications for the Kidney News Editorial Fellowship Program close next week!

Early-career nephrologists: Don’t miss this chance to learn the skills you need to become strong reviewers and editors! Apply before April 30th. For more information, visit bit.ly/KNFellowship

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) should be a global health priority. While advancements in care continue to develop, such as the first successful transplant of a modified pig kidney into a human, CKD remains a leading risk factor for mortality.

Read more: bit.ly/3W4NHpL

Learn about the new kidney evaluation improving health equity. Past ASN President, Michelle A, Josephson, comments, stating, 'The good news is that we have pulled race out and we've tried to rectify some of the inequities that occurred because of it.'

Read more: bit.ly/3w2RIAr

Join the conversation! American Society of Nephrology Publications ha​s a robust podcast program. JASN_News, CJASN, and Kidney360 regularly produce podcasts highlighting recently published articles. For more information, visit bit.ly/JnlPodcasts

On 4/19, #KidneyAdvocates met in DC to encourage ⬆️ funding for the HRSA Organ Transplantation Program to implement the Securing the US OPTN Act.

Join in: asn-online.org/policy/lac.asp…

Michelle A, Josephson Krista Lentine, MD,PhD | FASN | FAST Rhiannon Reed Vineeta Kumar Bea Concepcion Rachel Patzer, PhD, MPH suzanne watnick

It's been a busy week for American Society of Nephrology! Capped it off with a great ASN Council meeting in DC.

🇺🇸Energizing #KidneyHealthAdvocacyDay 2024!
• Honored to represent American Society of Nephrology as #KidneyAdvocates
• 🙏🏽Thankful to meet w/ #Missouri & #Illinois Senate / House leaders➕staff to request⬆️ support for modernizing the US organ #transplant system🙌🏾 ASN Advocacy #KidneysOnTheHill 🗞️

Thx to American Society of Nephrology for ensuring strong Nephrology presence NIDDK #NMRI meeting, & to American Society of Nephrology President & #NMRI member Deidra Crews, MD, ScM, FASN, MACP for highlighting American Society of Nephrology mission/vision/projects, which align with #NMRI goals. Robert Hoover, titi ilori, Anika Lucas, MD, MTS

Great to catch American Society of Nephrology President-Elect Prabir Roy Chaudhury presenting on ASN's new NIDDK funded program, 'Fostering Inclusivity in Dialysis Access (FinD)' today NIH