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- ASN Testifies before the House Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health
ASN Health Policy Scholar Suzanne Watnick, MD, FASN testified before the Health Subcommittee of the House Committee on Ways and Means concerning the state of care for kidney failure and possible solutions to improve prevention and treatment for kidney diseases.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 @ 2:00 PM - Kidney Health Guidance on Conservative Management in People with Kidney Failure
Evidence-based clinical guidance supporting best practices in three components of the conservative management care pathway.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 @ 1:00 PM - ASN Seeks Nominations for the Annual Election of the ASN Council
ASN seeks nominations for the annual election of the ASN Council, the society's governing board. Qualified candidates should have the vision, experience, and expertise to guide the society towards its goal of creating a world without kidney diseases. The deadline to submit your nomination is Friday, April 10.
Monday, March 16, 2026 @ 9:11 AM - World Kidney Day - #SockItToKidneyDisease
In celebration of World Kidney Day, and in conjunction with NU GoKidney, ASN encourages you to participate in the #SockItToKidneyDisease campaign by posting your socks on social media.
Thursday, March 12, 2026 @ 8:00 AM - Prepare for the Boards: BRCU Registration is Now Open
Registration is now open for Board Review Course & Update 2026, an interactive board review for nephrologists preparing for the ABIM Nephrology Board certification and recertification examinations.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - National Kidney Month - Take the #850Challenge
Last year, members of the kidney community took 8,500 steps a day, walked 8.5 miles, cycled 85 miles, and more as part of the #850Challenge to raise awareness of the 850 million people living with kidney disease. This National Kidney Month, will you take the pledge and rise to the #850Challenge?
Sunday, March 1, 2026 @ 8:00 AM - New York Times Letter to the Editor
The New York Times publishes Letter to the Editor from ASN President Samir M. Parikh, MD, FASN.
Monday, February 23, 2026 @ 9:24 AM - Love Your Kidneys!
Recent research reveals a strong connection between kidney health and heart health. From American Heart Month in February through World Kidney Day on March 12, ASN encourages you to take small, everyday steps now to protect your kidneys, safeguard your heart, and improve long-term health.
Saturday, February 14, 2026 @ 8:00 AM - ASN President Featured in The Washington Post
The Washington Post speaks with ASN President Samir Parikh, MD, FASN, for the article, "Scientists finally may know why kidney patients die of heart disease".
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 @ 9:20 AM - New nephSAP Issue: Home Hemodialysis
The latest Nephrology Self-Assessment Program (nephSAP) issue, Volume 24: Issue 5 (Feb 2026): Home Hemodialysis, is now available online.
Monday, February 2, 2026 @ 6:27 AM - Kidney Week On-Demand is Now Available
Kidney Week On-Demand is now available and provides online access to more than 250 hours of Annual Meeting presentations from Kidney Week 2025, including plenary sessions, basic and clinical science sessions, clinical practice sessions, special sessions, and translational sessions.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - ASN Compensation Tool: Understand Your Professional Value
The ASN Compensation Tool provides kidney health professionals with confidential, nephrology-specific data on compensation, productivity, and practice trends across the United States. Instantly compare yourself to peers, track key benchmarks, and leverage insights to negotiate, advance your career, and stay competitive in a rapidly expanding field.
Thursday, November 20, 2025 @ 11:28 AM - Kidney Disease Research Featured in National Geographic
Katherine R. Tuttle, MD, FASN's research presented at Kidney Week 2025 was recently featured in the National Geographic article, "Scientists found a way to reverse kidney damage-is a cure next?"
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - Excellence in Kidney Care Immunology, Training, and Education (EKCITE)
ASN is pleased to announce the Excellence in Kidney Care Immunology, Training, and Education (EKCITE) program. EKCITE is established with a $3 million donation from the Vertex Foundation and an additional $2 million contribution from ASN.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 @ 3:48 PM - Transforming Kidney Health Research Report
ASN announces the Transforming Kidney Health Research Report, a strategic blueprint advocating for increased federal funding for kidney research to improve diagnostics, therapies, and prevention.
Thursday, October 30, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - Kidney Week 2025 Abstracts Now Available
View the abstracts accepted for Kidney Week 2025, the world's premier nephrology meeting. These abstracts represent the latest in scientific research and medical advances.
Friday, October 17, 2025 @ 1:00 PM - Kidney Week 2025 App Now Available
The Kidney Week 2025 mobile app features interactive maps, complete program, personalized scheduler, social media integration, and more.
Friday, October 17, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - Fellow Committee Internship Program
Applications for the ASN Fellow Committee Internship Program close on Friday, October 24. Apply to this unique opportunity and contribute to nephrology with direct experience in the field. Join various committee activities and attend monthly calls to expand your professional network, connect with ASN leaders, and contribute to initiatives advancing kidney care.
Friday, October 17, 2025 @ 12:23 AM - New nephSAP Issue: End-Stage Kidney Disease
The latest Nephrology Self-Assessment Program (nephSAP) issue, Volume 24: Issue 4 (Oct 2025): End-Stage Kidney Disease, is now available online.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 @ 8:08 AM - Call for nephSAP Deputy Editor and Associate Editor
ASN is seeking a Deputy Editor and an Associate Editor for the Nephrology Self-Assessment Program (nephSAP), a trusted resource for renewing and refreshing clinical knowledge in nephrology.
Thursday, August 28, 2025 @ 7:41 AM