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Kidney Week

Translational Session

Iron and Mineral Metabolism: A Complex Relationship, Including the Jack W. Coburn, MD, Endowed Lectureship

November 08, 2025 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Location: Room 332A, Convention Center

Session Description

In recent years, the complex relationship between iron stores management, fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23), and phosphate has been unraveled. This session discusses the effect of FGF23 on iron bioavailability, the current recommendations for iron replacement, and the impact of iron supplementation on serum phosphate.

ASN gratefully acknowledges Amgen for support of the Coburn Endowed Lectureship.

Learning Objective(s)

  • Summarize the relationship between iron stores and mineral metabolism
  • Discuss current recommendations for iron replacement
  • Describe the impact of some iron formulations on serum phosphate levels

Learning Pathway(s)

  • Bones‚ Stones‚ and Mineral Metabolism
  • CKD Non-Dialysis

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