Dr. Bryan Kestenbaum discusses plans for his upcoming clinical trial, "DRIVE". Learn what it is, trial rationale, risks & benefits. #dialysis #hemodialysis #kidney #volumeoverload #ultrafiltration #hypertension #congestion #cardiomyopathy #nephsky #meded @uwmedicine.bsky.social youtu.be/4GTLfGMwWBU

Fun in the Houston airport! @uwnephrology.bsky.social #kidneywk

Taryn Oestreich, clinical research coordinator, #nephrology, is the 2025 recipient of the WSPHA Public Health Excellence Award. Her dedication and service benefited the WA state community throughout her extraordinary 40-year career. Congratulations and thank you Taryn! mednews.uw.edu/news/oestrei...

"Baskets and Umbrellas: Clinical Trials in #Glomerular Diseases." From her Grand Rounds talk, learn the history of clinical trials in #nephrology from Dr. Syeda Ahmad. She discusses barriers, registries, industry partners, and master protocols. @uwmedicine.bsky.social #nephsky youtu.be/yOGMLN3IKMI

Findings published in the Journal of the American Society of #Nephrology demonstrated that in maintenance #dialysis, #CGM often identified episodes of #hyperglycemia & #hypoglycemia. Research by investigators @kidney-resrch-inst.bsky.social @uwmedicine.bsky.social #nephsky #diabetes bit.ly/3XcYEF4

A fantastic Grand Rounds talk by Lily Jeong, MD, " #Kidney Health from Pre-Conception to Post-Partum: Counseling for People Living with #CKD." Identify predictors of #maternal & #fetal risk, compatible med strategies, & components of counseling. @uwmedicine.bsky.social #nephsky youtu.be/UynRtBqW87E

These study findings suggest that continuous glucose monitors are appropriate and potentially beneficial for people on #dialysis, especially those being treated for #diabetes. @uwdeptmedicine.bsky.social @kidney-resrch-inst.bsky.social newsroom.uw.edu/news-release...

In the 60s and 70s, UW Nephrologists pioneered the developments of dialysis and kidney transplantation. At 71, Linda Johnston shares her experience as a UW patient during this time, receiving her first transplant at age 16. Story by @uwnephrology.bsky.social's Krista Forsyth Fisher: bit.ly/3IVhrl2

Grand Rounds presentation by Dr. Ben Lidgard, "Friend or Foe? #Sphingolipids in Patients Treated with #Hemodialysis." #dialysis #nephsky @uwmedicine.bsky.social youtu.be/Zafp8H8ntUw

This talk by Dr. Suzanne Watnick, "Of, By & For the People: A Mandate for ESRD Payment Reform," serves as a guide for implementing short-term adjustments to create sustainable policy change & prioritize patient-centered kidney care. @uwmedicine.bsky.social #kidney #nephsky youtu.be/jDzv0fnVrDo

"Building a Unified Future: The ASN Journal Portfolio 2 Years In." Dr. Raj Mehrotra, Senior Editor-in-Chief of the portfolio, spoke with Kidney News about the portfolio's success and future goals. @rajmehrotra.bsky.social @asnkidney.bsky.social #kidney #nephsky www.kidneynews.org/view/journal...

Notices of Awards for KRI investigators Beno Freedman, PhD, and Ian de Boer, MD #nephsky #kidney PKD-InVent: Polycystic Kidney Disease In Vitro Center; BLOSSOM 2.0: Blood Sugar Sensing on Maintenance Dialysis. Learn about the projects: kri.washington.edu/news/notice-...

"It's a novel idea to have tiny #organoids that respond in the same way that a #kidney would. You see #polycystic kidney disease materialize before your eyes. The cyst structures of the disorder can be seen in three dimensions." @uwmedicine.bsky.social #nephsky newsroom.uw.edu/blog/investi...

Dr. Josh Earl shares info on "Mechanisms & Therapeutic Opportunities for Ischemia #Reperfusion Injury," motivated by his interest in #basicscience, expanding #transplant access, & discussing a model for injury pathways across #diseases. @uwmedicine.bsky.social #kidney #nephsky youtu.be/tAPmLJ0f3iY

Dr. Liz Kiernan talks us through "Endothelium in Kidney Health and Disease," by reviewing #kidney vasculature #physiology and eGFR, structure and function of #endothelium, #pathophysiology and signaling, #biomarkers and #therapeutics. @uwmedicine.bsky.social #nephsky Watch: youtu.be/b1Nr0QRcVeQ

"Managing Bone Disease in CKD", presented by Dr. Simon Hsu @uwmedicine.bsky.social. Are fracture incidences higher in #CKD and #ESKD? Do VitD3, cinacalcet, or denosumab help with prevention? What are all the considerations for #kidney and #bone health? #nephsky Watch: youtu.be/Pp9CuWIXl7k

Congratulations to Dr. Ann M. O'Hare on being the recipient of the Shaul Massry Award from the National Kidney Foundation @nkf-professionals.bsky.social at its Spring Clinical Meetings in 2026!! So well deserved! @uwmedicine.bsky.social #kidney #nephsky www.kidney.org/spring-clini...

Are #vitamins and alternative options beneficial for individuals with #kidney disease? Dr. Bang Zheng explains the risks, benefits, regulations, and resources. " #Supplements and #Herbal #Medicine: Implications for #Nephrology." @uwmedicine.bsky.social #nephsky youtu.be/j8RdyNg4GvM

Happy #NationalAPPWeek! A heartfelt thank you to our incredible #Nephrology APP teams at @uwmedicine.bsky.social and @harborviewmedical.bsky.social for your dedication, compassion and expertise in caring for our patients. Your impact in #transplant, #dialysis, and #kidneycare is deeply appreciated!

Listen to the podcast #DocswithDisabilities - "ACGME/DWDI Disability Resource Hub Case Study: #Psychological Disability in a #Nephrology #Fellowship," with Drs. Justin Bullock (@jbullockruns.bsky.social) and Cary Paine #kidney #nephsky @uwnephrology.bsky.social @uwmedicine.bsky.social

The Complex Relationship Between #Kidney Health and Our #Environment. “This is becoming more of an urgent issue, and the interest is palpable,” said Suzanne Watnick, MD a professor & #nephrologist @uwmedicine.bsky.social #nephsky #dialysis www.docwirenews.com/post/the-com...

Super-resolved optical imaging, reconstruction, and spatial analysis of whole mouse glomeruli via the Glomerulus Mapping and Analysis Pipeline doi.org/10.1016/j.kint.2025.07.024 #NephSky #MedSky #glomerulus @uwchemistry.bsky.social @uwcse.bsky.social @uwnephrology.bsky.social

. @asnpublications.bsky.social "In the Loop": Article by @jbullockruns.bsky.social & co-authors, "Numbers Ain’t Neutral: A QuantCrit Analysis of the Relationship Among #Stereotype Threat, Threat Mitigation, and #Identity Safety." #nephsky #nephfellows #surveyresults journals.lww.com/academicmedi...

As summer starts to wind down, @uwnephrology.bsky.social fellows are soaking up our sunny #Seattle days—wrapping up orientation and kicking off friendships that will last all year long! 🌞🩺 #FellowshipFun #FellowFriday #Nephsky #kidney @uwmedicine.bsky.social

Hello #FellowFriday! Dr. Jessica Todsen says, "I chose @uwmedicine.bsky.social to learn from leaders in #nephrology committed to teaching & helping the community. I felt they would help me become the best #nephrologist I could be, & it was a place where I could be happy!" #Seattle #nephsky #kidney

Congrats to Dr. Nisha Bansal for contributions to the development & publication of HBP guideline! We're proud of her efforts to provide evidence-based guidance to healthcare providers practicing #cardiovascular #medicine @uwmedicine.bsky.social #kidney #nephsky www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/...

Editorial by Jozine M. ter Maaten and Nisha Bansal: Kidneys Under Pressure: The Consequence of Heart Failure and Elevated Filling Pressures bit.ly/terMaaten25ED (FREE)

We are excited to kick off the new academic year with a #womeninnephrology event and welcome our new #nephrology fellows, Erin, Hanna, Heba, and Jessica to our WIN community @uwmedicine.bsky.social! #kidney #healthcare #research #nephsky #WomenInMedicine #AcademicLife

Happy #FellowFriday! Dr. Heba Maraei is in the spotlight today. She says, "I am inspired by @uwmedicine.bsky.social's strong #clinical training and meaningful #research in #kidney diseases, & the genuine kindness & supportive spirit of the #nephrology team." Welcome to #Seattle, Heba!! #nephfellow

The AST has announced its 2025-2026 board members! Congratulations to our @uwnephrology.bsky.social faculty, Dr. Chris Blosser, new Councilor-at-large (Term through 2028)!! #kidney #transplant #nephsky @uwmedicine.bsky.social @astinfo.bsky.social myast.org/board-of-dir...

Every year, a few #Seattle Top Doctors are asked to share what inspires them to practice #medicine, the advice they give most often, and what they think the future holds for #healthcare. Meet Dr. Nicolae Leca @uwmedicine.bsky.social #kidney #transplant #nephsky seattlemag.com/top-docs/dr-...

This #FellowFriday, we spotlight Dr. Hannah Larson. She says, "I am truly grateful for the opportunity to learn from an exceptional group of #clinicians & #researchers as a #nephfellow @uwmedicine.bsky.social. I love the beauty of #Seattle & am extremely excited to be back!" #kidney #nephsky

We are delighted to welcome the new cohort of outstanding trainees into our Northwest COmprehensive Research Training Program for #Kidney, #Urology & #Hematology #Research (NCOR-KUH). Congratulations!! @uwmedicine.bsky.social @uwdeptmedicine.bsky.social @uwurology.bsky.social

New Fellow Welcome Dinner!! @uwnephrology.bsky.social @uwmedicine.bsky.social #kidney #Seattle #nephsky #nephfellows 🫘🌲🩺😊

We're excited to welcome our new fellows @uwnephrology.bsky.social on #FellowFriday! Meet Will Chin, DO. He chose @uwmedicine.bsky.social for our #transplant program, #kidney-#liver & #kidney-#heart services, and for our exceptional #nephrology teaching conferences 🫘 #meded #nephsky #nephfellows.

Check out the insightful scholarly projects by Drs. Cassandra Chiao (PD Antifungal Prophylaxis), Megan Griffin (Listening), Gaoyuan Huang (C3 Glomerulopathy Post-transplant), & Manny Rovira (Dialysate Sodium & Hypotension) #nephsky @uwmedicine.bsky.social Watch: bit.ly/4kR4N3m

Check out the insightful scholarly projects by Drs. Cassandra Chiao (PD Antifungal Prophylaxis), Megan Griffin (Listening), Gaoyuan Huang (C3 Glomerulopathy Post-transplant), & Manny Rovira (Dialysate Sodium & Hypotension) #nephsky @uwmedicine.bsky.social Watch: bit.ly/4kR4N3m

We're excited to showcase our incoming fellows @uwnephrology.bsky.social on #FellowFriday! Meet Erin Biringen, MD. She chose @uwmedicine.bsky.social for the breadth of training, exposure to critical care #nephrology, dedication to underserved communities, unique services, & focus on #MedEd #Kidney

Congratulations to our UW #Nephrology Faculty Top Docs of 2025! You are truly amazing as patient care providers, educators, and researchers!! @uwmedicine.bsky.social #nephsky #kidneycare 🏆🥼🫘

Dr. Livingston Martin presented a timely topic at a recent #Nephrology Grand Rounds conference. "AI in Nephrology: Foundational Concepts and Clinical Innovations." #Clinical #Informatics #kidney #ArtificialIntelligence #nephsky @uwmedicine.bsky.social youtu.be/5gyN3JcJrsc

"Orientation Week" has been so much FUN!! Our incoming #nephrology #fellows have been spotted all over #Seattle at the various @uwmedicine.bsky.social locations. They are set to begin a fantastic academic year @uwnephrology.bsky.social #kidney #nephsky #nephfellows

"CAR T-Cell Therapy in Kidney Disease," presented by Dr. Lily Jeong, describes what it is, the data in autoimmune #kidney disease, therapies that may help in #transplantation, and the adverse effects of CAR-T #cell therapy. @uwmedicine.bsky.social #nephsky Watch: youtu.be/ZP0SN4_8Zv4

We are SO PROUD of Dr. Gaoyuan Huang! She formerly held the position of Chief Fellow and is also a recent @uwnephrology.bsky.social graduate. Today, she begins her new role as our incoming #transplant fellow! Yay!! 🙌🩺🫘 #nephsky #nephfellows #kidney @uwmedicine.bsky.social

Today marks the beginning of AY2025-26 @uwmedicine.bsky.social @uwnephrology.bsky.social and we are so excited to welcome our new class of #nephrology fellows to #Seattle! #kidney #nephsky #nephfellows

" #ClimateChange and #KidneyStone Disease," presented by Dr. Fionnuala Cormack. An important topic, as #kidneystone disease has increased by 63% between the 1980s and early 2000s. What role does #heatexposure play in this? How can we help? #nephsky @uwmedicine.bsky.social youtu.be/qDZ-brGdCow

Grand Rounds #Onconephrology Special Session: part 1: "Proliferative #Glomerulonephritis with Monoclonal #Immunoglobulin Deposits: Off the Path," with Dr. Bilal Malik @uwmedicine.bsky.social #nephsky #kidney Watch: youtu.be/7eF2iJv3vqA

The votes are in! Our @uwnephrology.bsky.social graduating #nephfellows voted Dr. Fionnuala Cormack "Teacher of the Year!" Congratulations!! So well deserved! #kidney #MedEd #fellowship #nephsky @uwmedicine.bsky.social l

We are extremely proud of our 2025 #Nephrology #NephFellow Grads, Drs. Mahlet Assefa, Megan Griffin, Manuel Rovira, Gauyuan Huang, and Cassandra Chiao. The future is bright! They are each headed toward #kidney greatness!! #nephsky @uwmedicine.bsky.social @kidney-resrch-inst.bsky.social

Nephrology Grand Rounds with Kara Cicero, MD, MPH - "Monoclonal Gammopathy and #Renal Insufficiency: Red Herring or #MGRS?" #kidney #nephsky @uwmedicine.bsky.social Watch: youtu.be/fm6to5rEctc

We are thrilled that ASN selected Dr. Dan Lam for the @asnkidney.bsky.social Mid-Career Distinguished Clinical Service Award!! Dan is such a compassionate physician, and the Director of #PalliativeCare services at HMC @harborviewmedical.bsky.social #nephsky #kidney @kidney-resrch-inst.bsky.social