Advancements in nephrology: Highlights from ASN 2024 Kidney Week
Thousands of medical professionals and researchers from around the world gathered in San Diego this October for Kidney Week 2024. The American Society of Nephrology’s (ASN) annual meeting and scientific exposition featured advances in treatment, research and technology in the fight against kidney disease.
Doctors, fellows and faculty from Children’s National Hospital participated, presenting their latest research and clinical advancements in pediatric kidney disease.
Posters and topics from Children’s National included:
- Jordy Salcedo-Giraldo, M.D., FAAP: Structured Application of Nephrogenetics in a Pediatric Kidney Clinic Is Clinically Impactful and Challenging
- Jordy Salcedo-Giraldo, M.D., FAAP: Unmasking the Mimickers: HNF1B Variants in Pediatric Kidney Diseases
- Sarah Rogal, M.D., Ph.D.: Rapidly Progressive Kidney Failure in a Patient with Longstanding Juvenile Dermatomyositis
- Jennifer Nhan, M.D.: AKI in Patients with Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children
- Krista Wink: The Inherited and Polycystic Kidney Disease Program
- Kaushalendra Amatya, Ph.D.: Barriers to Communication with Transplant Providers Among Pediatric Kidney Transplant Patients and Their Caregivers
Additionally, there was a presentation from Denver Brown, M.D.: Low Serum Bicarbonate and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Children with CKD.
Learn more about the IPKD program and the division of Nephrology at Children’s National.
