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- Current Florida Legislation and ASN Kidney Week 2022
ASN President Susan E. Quaggin, MD, FASN addresses the site selection for Kidney Week 2022 and ASN's plan to bring its values to Florida and the LGBTQ+ community.
Saturday, May 7, 2022 @ 8:00 AM - New nephSAP Issue: Acute Kidney Injury and Critical Care Nephrology
The latest Nephrology Self-Assessment Program (nephSAP) issue, Volume 21: Issue 1 (Apr 2022): Acute Kidney Injury and Critical Care Nephrology, is now available online.
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 @ 11:21 AM - How to Help People with Kidney Diseases in Ukraine
ASN has partnered with Direct Relief—a nonprofit humanitarian aid organization that responds to natural disasters and other emergencies—to establish a fund to support the provision of medicines and supplies to people with kidney diseases affected by the war in Ukraine.
Saturday, April 16, 2022 @ 8:00 AM - Submit Your Abstract for Kidney Week 2022
ASN is now accepting abstract submissions through May 25 at 2:00 PM EDT for Kidney Week 2022, to be held November 3 - 6 in Orlando, FL. For more information on submissions, including all requirements and deadlines, view the Call for Abstracts.
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 @ 8:00 AM - Call on the Federal Government to Prioritize Kidney Health
On April 8, 2022, the American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA), the American Society of Nephrology (ASN), the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), and the Renal Healthcare Association (RHA) sent a letter to incoming White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Ashish K. Jha, MD, MPH, urging him and his colleagues across the federal government to prioritize the needs of people living with kidney diseases in pandemic planning and response.
Friday, April 8, 2022 @ 3:00 PM - Kidney Health Advocacy Day 2022
Today, 50 advocates from ASN are on Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers to discuss the need for increased funding for kidney health research at NIDDK, increased funding to accelerate innovation at KidneyX, and to increase access to transplantation by protecting living organ donors with the Living Donor Protection Act.
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 @ 12:00 AM - ASN Seeks Nominations for the Annual Election of the ASN Council
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. ASN must receive nominations for the 2021 ASN Council election by Friday, April 22, at 4:00 p.m. EDT. ASN members should email nominations to ASN Operations Coordinator, Molly Harrison, at operations@asn-online.org.
Monday, March 21, 2022 @ 1:00 PM - Prepare for the Boards: Registration is Now Open
Registration is now open for Board Review Course & Update 2022, an interactive board review for nephrologists preparing for the ABIM Nephrology Board certification and recertification examinations.
Thursday, March 17, 2022 @ 8:00 AM - How a Hip-Hop Star's Socks Saved His Life
As part of World Kidney Day 2022, kidney disease research advocate, hip-hop artist, and KidneyX Steering Committee member David Rush appeared with ASN President Susan E. Quaggin, MD, FASN on WGN in Chicago, IL, to discuss the importance of kidney disease awareness and how his socks helped him identify his own kidney disease.
Monday, March 14, 2022 @ 10:22 AM - Submit Your Idea for the Innovations in Kidney Education Contest
Got an idea for an innovative teaching tool? Enter the ASN Innovations in Kidney Education Contest, which features cash prizes for tools designed to inspire students and trainees to learn more about the field.
Monday, March 14, 2022 @ 8:00 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 10, 2022 @ 8:00 AM - Reconsidering Every Aspect of the Future of Nephrology
On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in response to invitations from ABIM and ACGME, ASN leadership sent a joint response letter, recommending reconsidering every aspect of nephrology, including the future of training, certification, and practice.
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 @ 11:00 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?
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 @ 12:00 AM - New nephSAP Issue: Electrolytes and Acid-Base Disorders
The latest Nephrology Self-Assessment Program (nephSAP) issue, Volume 20: Issue 2 (Jan 2022): Electrolytes and Acid-Base Disorders, is now available online.
Friday, January 21, 2022 @ 5:00 PM - 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 2021, including plenary sessions, basic and clinical science sessions, clinical practice sessions, special sessions, and translational sessions.
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 @ 3:01 PM - ASN Launches New Compensation Data Tool for Members
The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) launched a new partnership with Phairify to provide ASN members with exclusive new tools to help manage their careers. With Phairify, ASN members gain access to nephrology-specific compensation and productivity data unavailable anywhere else to help level the negotiation playing field.
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 @ 9:00 AM - New Dialysis Core Curriculum
ASN has launched the new Dialysis Core Curriculum to close the knowledge and/or performance-in-practice gaps of nephrology professionals regarding quality, patient-centered healthcare.
Thursday, December 16, 2021 @ 12:00 PM - Two Years of Accomplishments from A to Z
For the past two years, ASN and the broader ASN Alliance for Kidney Health have continued to accomplish an ambitious agenda. Directed by a new strategic plan, this focus, drive, and momentum will continue in 2022 and beyond.
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 @ 8:00 AM - Barbara T. Murphy Endowed Lectureship
During today's plenary session at Kidney Week 2021, ASN President Susan E. Quaggin, MD, FASN, announced the Barbara T. Murphy Endowed Lectureship. Established by Verici Dx (LSE: VRCI), Renalytix (LSE RENX and Nasdaq RNLX), and the American Society of Transplantation (AST), the new lectureship will honor Dr. Murphy's legacy as a leader in transplant immunology and medicine by recognizing advances in kidney transplantation.
Friday, November 5, 2021 @ 11:00 AM - Kidney Week 2021 Virtual Platform Launches
The Kidney Week 2021 virtual platform has launched, with on-demand content now available. Live content will begin streaming on October 27.
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