Partnership for Responsible Augmented Intelligence (AI) in Kidney Health
Established in 2024, the goal of the Partnership for Responsible AI in Kidney Health is to create and support a community of diverse stakeholders interested in augmented intelligence (AI) and its impact on kidney health. The foundation for this new effort is the recommendations of the 2022 ASN Augmented Intelligence and Digital Health Task Force. AI is a rapidly changing field with implications for health care and kidney health. ASN is proud to be leading medical specialty societies as health care adapts to the use of AI and societies learn how best to support their members.
The effort will advance understanding of AI, Machine Learning, and Generative AI. Clinical domains such as AKI, CKD, Dialysis, and Transplant will serve as the cross-functional areas for projects and education. The ASN hopes this effort will support patient care, drive research and innovation as well as educate and train the nephrology workforce on AI.
Resources and Content
Podcasts
Rewired: Navigating AI's Role in Kidney Health Podcast Series
This podcast series is your essential guide to AI in kidney care, exploring its impact and the responsible use of AI tools. New episodes are released monthly, follow us on your favorite podcast platform so you don't miss an episode.
Join the Community Network
ASN Community: AI-Powered Kidney Network
Have questions about predictive or generative AI? Connect with ASN members, share insights, and stay updated. Log in, go to Communities, search for this community, and turn on 'notification'.
Past Events
AI in Nephrology: A Hands-on Primer Workshop - March 16-17, 2026, New York, New York
This hands-on workshop introduced nephrologists, fellows, nurses, dietitians, and social workers to the fundamentals of artificial intelligence (AI). Sessions were designed to engage care providers with experience at every level. Real-world kidney care scenarios were used in the simulation of practical applications and case studies. The session was interactive and hands-on, and each participant completed workshop exercises on their own laptop. Fellows presented abstracts for group discussion and learning.
Materials from Workshop
- A Hands-on Primer by Dr. Lili Chan
- Bias, Ethics & Privacy: Clinician and Health Systems Perspectives by Dr. Waterman
- AI Tools in Healthcare by Dr. Lili Chan
Hands-on Sessions
- Clinical Cases by Dr. Bergling, Dr. Winter, and Dr. Zhang
- How to Teach Fellows and Colleagues by Dr. Wisit Cheunpasitporn
- Data Science and Generative AI by Dr. Neri and Mr. Pivert
- Vibe Coding by Dr. Bergling
- Navdeep Tangri, MD, PhD (2026)
- Lili Chan, MD (2026)
- Wisit Cheungpasitporn, MD, FASN (2026)
- Carmen A. Peralta, MD, MS, FASN (2026)
- Karandeep Singh, MD, MMSc (2026)
- Len A. Usvyat, PhD, FASN (2026)
- Amy D. Waterman, PhD (2026)
- Melissa West
Upcoming Event/Conference
AI in NephrologY COnference
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine - April 23-24, 2026
Co-hosted Event: UCSD, UAB, Division of Data Driven and Digital Medicine at Mount Sinai Healthcare System
This conference, supported by ASN travel grants, is a broader scientific and academic forum. It focuses more heavily on cutting-edge research, emerging methods, and scholarly exchange among investigators working at the intersection of nephrology and data science. Perfect for those with a primary interest in deeper research discussion, methodological innovation, and networking with investigators in a more traditional academic meeting format.
Steering Committee
Champion
Members
Staff Liaison
Questions?
To learn about the ASN Partnership for Responsible AI in Kidney Health or the Hands-On Workshop, please contact Melissa West at mwest@asn-online.org