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- ASN Council Nominations Deadline: Friday, April 12, at 4:00 p.m. EDT
The American Society of Nephrology (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 in leading the fight against kidney diseases.
Friday, April 5, 2019 12:00 PM
- Submit Your Abstract for Kidney Week 2018
ASN is now accepting abstract submissions for Kidney Week 2019, to be held November 5 - 10 in Washington, DC. This year features an updated submission system and streamlined process, and has several exciting new categories. For more information on how to submit your abstract, view the Call for Abstracts.
Wednesday, April 3, 2019 12:00 AM
- Prepare for the Boards: Registration is Now Open
Board Review Course & Update helps you prepare for certification or recertification in nephrology with lectures, interactive case discussions, and panel Q&A sessions.
Friday, March 1, 2019 12:00 AM
- Kidney Week On-Demand is Now Available
Kidney Week On-Demand is now available and provides online access to approximately 200 hours of Annual Meeting presentations from Kidney Week 2018, including plenary sessions, basic and clinical science sessions, clinical practice sessions, special sessions, and translational sessions.
Saturday, January 26, 2019 12:00 AM
- Deadline Approaching: ASN Awards Nominations
Nominations for ASN awards are open. These awards identify those who exemplify the very best in our field. Recognize your peers for their work in the fight against kidney disease. The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, January 25, 2019.
Wednesday, January 23, 2019 2:03 PM
- Call for Applications: Kidney360 Editor-in-Chief
The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) seeks candidates for the position of Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of Kidney360. Kidney360 is a new addition to the ASN portfolio of journals and will be a global, peerreviewed, open access, online only, general kidney journal that aims to publish scientifically rigorous basic, translational, clinical, epidemiologic, health policy, population science, and global health kidney research. The first issue of Kidney360 will launch online in January 2020.
Tuesday, December 18, 2018 10:00 AM
- ASN Seeks Editorial Director for Nephrology Self-Assessment Program (NephSAP)
ASN has opened a search for a new NephSAP Editorial Director. The Editorial Director's primary responsibility is to extend NephSAP's quality, reputation and scholarship as well as enhance NephSAP's contribution to ASN continuing its mission "by educating health professionals and scientists, advancing research and innovation, communicating new knowledge, and advocating for the highest quality care for patients."
Thursday, December 6, 2018 12:00 AM
- Kidney Week 2018 Abstracts Now Available
The Kidney Week 2018 abstracts are now available online and via the Kidney Week Mobile App. View abstracts, save on your mobile device, or download the Abstract Supplement PDF (47.8MB).
Friday, October 5, 2018 10:00 AM
- ASN Partners with Renal Fellow Network
One of the first nephrology blogs was the Renal Fellow Network (RFN), a forum where trainees specializing in kidney health can share posts that are open to the community to read and comment. On the 10th anniversary of RFN, the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) has created a partnership with RFN to continue its legacy and forge new opportunities.
Friday, September 14, 2018 12:51 PM
- KidneyX Innovators Showcase
KidneyX, in its effort to spur innovation in the kidney space while building momentum among the kidney community and public for KidneyX's first prize competition, will hold a pitch-event titled KidneyX Innovators Showcase in coordination with ASN Kidney Week 2018 . The event will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 10:00am – 12:00pm on the Exhibit Hall Floor of the San Diego Convention Center.
Monday, September 10, 2018 12:00 AM