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- The Hidden Epidemic: Worldwide, Over 850 Million People Suffer from Kidney Diseases
The global burden of kidney diseases has so far been underestimated; most people are not aware of their impaired kidney function. ASN, ERA-EDTA and ISN are collaborating to raise awareness of kidney diseases and to improve prevention efforts.
Thursday, June 28, 2018 12:01 AM
- Register for Kidney Week 2018
Join ASN and more than 13,000 other kidney professionals from across the globe at Kidney Week 2018. The world's premier nephrology meeting, Kidney Week provides participants exciting and challenging opportunities to exchange knowledge, learn the latest scientific and medical advances, and listen to engaging and provocative discussions with leading experts in the field.
Wednesday, June 6, 2018 10:00 AM
- Kidney Innovation Accelerator (KidneyX)
In order to spur the development and commercialization of innovative technologies and therapeutics in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of kidney diseases, ASN has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with HHS to establish the Kidney Innovation Accelerator (KidneyX).
Thursday, April 26, 2018 1:30 PM
- Help ASN Build the Future of Kidney Care
Submit your creative teaching tool idea to the ASN Innovations in Kidney Education Contest. You could win a prize worth $5,000 which includes
complimentary registration to ASN Kidney Week 2018
in San Diego. The deadline to submit an entry is June 8, 2018.
Monday, April 23, 2018 12:00 AM
- Submit Your Abstract for Kidney Week 2018
ASN is now accepting abstract submissions for Kidney Week 2018, to be held October 23 - 28 in San Diego, CA. 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 4, 2018 10:00 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.
Thursday, March 1, 2018 12:00 AM
- HHS Announces Kidney Innovation Accelerator at ASN Kidney Week 2017
At ASN Kidney Week 2017, Bruce D. Greenstein, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Chief Technology Officer, highlighted the need for innovation in the nephrology space.
Tuesday, January 9, 2018 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 2017, including plenary sessions, basic and clinical science sessions, clinical practice sessions, special sessions, and translational sessions.
Tuesday, January 2, 2018 12:00 AM
- Kidney Week 2017 Abstracts Now Available
The Kidney Week 2017 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 (41.6MB).
Friday, October 13, 2017 10:00 AM
- ASN Releases Statement on President Trump's Executive Order on Immigration
Kidney diseases do not differentiate among race, religion, or geographic borders. As such, ASN is deeply concerned that the recent Executive Order will disrupt the society's mission and have a damaging long-term effect on the fight to prevent, treat, and cure kidney diseases across the globe.
Tuesday, January 31, 2017 9:00 AM