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University of Washington Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine
The Division of Nephrology in the Dept of Medicine
@uwdeptmedicine.bsky.social
has a great opportunity for a Grants & Contracts Manager to oversee & facilitate clinical research, translational & basic science programs in the Division, including the Kidney Research Institute. Apply:
lnkd.in/gdw6EzRp
7 days ago
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"Hypertension Hodge Podge" - Dr. Megan Griffin presents on the updated ADA guidelines for high BP, new tech in BP monitoring, a review of non-pharma methods of reducing BP, & discusses renal denervation. Check it out here:
youtu.be/T5lzXG_sPTc
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
#hypertension
#kidney
#diabetes
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Megan Griffin, MD - Hypertension Hodge Podge
YouTube video by University of Washington Division of Nephrology
https://youtu.be/T5lzXG_sPTc
14 days ago
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What a great turnout for our Spring WIN-Women in
#Nephrology
gathering! Many thanks to Dr. Leah Haseley for hosting & Dr. Laura Mayeda for organizing the event. Shout-out to our amazing fellows and faculty women of UW Nephrology
@uwnephrology.bsky.social
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
#nephsky
#kidneydocs
17 days ago
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The UW Department of Medicine, Division of
#Nephrology
, has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time, temporary Research Consultant in the highly regarded Shankland Lab!! ๐ฌ ๐ซ
#research
#kidneys
#nephsky
@uwdeptmedicine.bsky.social
wd5.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/u...
20 days ago
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Happy
#NationalDoctorsDay
to the incredible physicians of the UW Division of Nephrologyโthank you for your dedication to patient care, research, and advancing kidney health every day.
#Nephrology
#HealthcareHeroes
#KidneyDoctors
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
22 days ago
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โจ๐คฉWe are pleased to share that Dr. Karen de Wolski will serve as the next section head of
#nephrology
at UW Medicine's NW campus, effective July 1. She will oversee the establishment of inpatient and outpatient care of patients with
#kidney
diseases.
#kidneycare
#nephsky
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
26 days ago
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๐๐ Nominated by their peers, the Exceptional Women in Medicine list recognizes Top Doctors who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, expertise, and dedication in their respective fields. Congratulations to Drs. Leah Haseley and Kim Muczynski!
#nephsky
#kidneydocs
#meded
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
26 days ago
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We had a great โBattle of the UW Neph Sections" for
#NephMadness2026
! The energy was fantastic as our faculty and fellows jumped into spirited discussions to create a UW
#Nephrology
bracket ๐๐ซ๐คฉ
#kidney
#nephsky
#meded
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
about 1 month ago
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๐๐๐Thank you to Dr. Suzanne Watnick for her amazingly powerful testimony at a Health Subcommittee Hearing in DC, providing insights and answers on the state of
#dialysis
care &
#transplantation
for Americans living with
#kidney
diseases. Watch:
asn.click/4sVAVY2
#nephsky
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
about 1 month ago
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โThe kidneys and heart are intricately related,โ says Nisha Bansal, MD, a nephrologist and lead kidney-heart specialist at
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
. โDisease in one organ can often lead to disease in the other.โ
#kidney
#heart
#nephsky
www.everydayhealth.com/urological-h...
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How Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Affects Heart Health
Your kidneys and heart are closely connected, and CKD can increase your risk of heart issues. Learn how to notice signs of problems and potential treatments.
https://www.everydayhealth.com/urological-health/how-chronic-kidney-disease-affects-cardiovascular-health/
about 1 month ago
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Dr. Christine Limonte's
#research
: "A number of participants had unexpected findings, IgA nephropathy, fibrillary glomerulonephritis, as well as nonspecific findings that precluded a definitive diagnosis."
youtu.be/guBfhzNtq8E?...
#nephrology
#kidney
#diabetes
#CKD
#nephsky
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
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Kidney Biopsies Challenge Diabetic Nephropathy Diagnoses
YouTube video by HCPLive
https://youtu.be/guBfhzNtq8E?si=iWBdiP4zkbLhJ38w
about 1 month ago
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reposted by
UW Nephrology
Kidney Research Institute
about 1 month ago
Ian H. de Boer, MD,
@ian-deboer.bsky.social
and colleagues conducted a study to characterize glycemic profiles in a large cohort of patients receiving maintenance dialysis.
#kidney
#dialysis
#nephrology
#hypoglycemia
#nephsky
www.docwirenews.com/post/cgm-oft...
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CGM Often Detects Subclinical Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia | Docwire News
In maintenance dialysis, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) frequently identified hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia that may not have been clinically evident.
https://www.docwirenews.com/post/cgm-often-detects-subclinical-hyperglycemia-and-hypoglycemia
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Great shot of our "Team Evergreen" advocates from
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
!! They will be on
#CapitolHill
in DC tomorrow to advocate for 1)
#Research
funding for
#kidneycare
at NIDDK and 2) Lowering barriers to living
#kidneydonation
through the ESLDA (Expanding Support for Living Donors Act). ๐๐ซ๐ฃ
about 1 month ago
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Katherine Tuttle, MD, gave an educational and timely
#WorldKidneyDay
presentation for UW
#Nephrology
Grand Rounds: "Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists for Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease."
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
#nephsky
#CKD
#kidney
#GLP-1
Watch:
youtu.be/5JeHed9l1Mg
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Katherine Tuttle, MD - Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists for Treating Chronic Kidney Disease
YouTube video by University of Washington Division of Nephrology
https://youtu.be/5JeHed9l1Mg
about 1 month ago
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Happy
#WorldKidneyDay2026
! We aim to raise awareness about
#kidney
health and the growing impact of kidney diseases. We are here to help through clinical care, research, and education.
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
@kidney-resrch-inst.bsky.social
#nephsky
#nephrology
about 1 month ago
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It was a true honor to host Dr. Michelle Josephson in
#Seattle
for our Grand Rounds conference, where she presented, "Transplant Nephrology: Should We Keep the Nephrology in Transplant Nephrology?" Watch the video:
youtu.be/raBRQurqusw
#nephsky
#transplant
#kidney
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
about 1 month ago
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reposted by
UW Nephrology
University of Washington Department of Medicine
about 2 months ago
๐ Our latest Staff Spotlight is on Tram Phan, Grants Manager
@uwnephrology.bsky.social
! Tram is celebrating a decade
@uofwa.uw.edu
this year, and is recognized for "going above and beyond" for her division. She's also an avid rose grower. Check out some blooms from her garden๐น More:
bit.ly/4r1Tybf
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On Thank a Resident Day and Thank a Fellow Day, we celebrate our hardworking and talented Nephrology trainees!
#nephsky
#kidneycare
#nephrology
#renal
#fellowship
#ThankaFellowDay
#ThankaResesidentDay
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
about 2 months ago
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Youth triumphs in test to regenerate kidney tissue. Stem cells implanted into mice produced improved kidney grafts.
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
@kidney-resrch-inst.bsky.social
#research
#kidney
#stemcells
#nephsky
newsroom.uw.edu/news-release...
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Youth triumphs in test to regenerate kidney tissue - UW Medicine - Newsroom
News and information for journalists
https://newsroom.uw.edu/news-releases/youth-triumphs-in-test-to-regenerate-kidney-tissue/
about 2 months ago
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Dr. Kimberly A. Muczynski discusses her prolific research in Human Kidney Immunology.
#nephsky
#research
#kidney
#t-cells
#microvascular
#meded
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
Watch:
youtu.be/6tMaASv1PBk
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Kim Muczynski, MD, PhD - Kidney Microvascular Endothelium HLA-DR Confers Peripheral T cell Tolerance
YouTube video by University of Washington Division of Nephrology
https://youtu.be/6tMaASv1PBk
2 months ago
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Susan P. Y. Wong, MD, MS,
@uwnephrology.bsky.social
and colleagues explored how
#nephrologists
can start a conservative
#kidney
management conversation with a behavioral nudging tool.
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
#nephsky
www.healio.com/news/nephrol...
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Q&A: How to initiate conservative kidney management conversations
A behavioral nudging tool may help nephrologists jumpstart conversations about conservative kidney management, according to study data published in Kidney360. The idea for the tool arose from a panel...
https://www.healio.com/news/nephrology/20260211/qa-how-to-initiate-conservative-kidney-management-conversations
2 months ago
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"Counseling Patients About Alcohol In the Light Of the New Dietary Guidelines." Dr. Suzanne Watnick discusses the implications for
#kidney
patients.
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
#nephsky
#alcohol
#health
www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
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Alcohol Counseling After US Dietary Guidelines Update
New US dietary guidelines may raise confusion for patients with chronic kidney disease. Experts suggest approaches for counseling.
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/counseling-patients-about-alcohol-light-new-dietary-2026a10004mj
2 months ago
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"How do I treat medical mistrust?" Dr. Justin Bullock delivers a compelling talk on handling this issue with real patients in a clinical setting.
@jbullockruns.bsky.social
#meded
#patientcare
#medicaltrust
#nephsky
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
Watch:
youtu.be/FfZYMjOJIEU
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Justin Bullock, MD, MPH - How do I treat medical mistrust?
YouTube video by University of Washington Division of Nephrology
https://youtu.be/FfZYMjOJIEU
2 months ago
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reposted by
UW Nephrology
Kidney Research Institute
3 months ago
Ian de Boer, MD is serving as the new Chair of the Pathobiology of Kidney Disease (PBKD) study section, 2025-2027. Dr. de Boer served as a standing member of PBKD from 2022-2025. Congratulations and thank you for your dedication!
#kidney
#research
#pathology
#CKD
#nephsky
@uwnephrology.bsky.social
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reposted by
UW Nephrology
Kidney Research Institute
3 months ago
"40th Anniv of EPO Clinical Trials in Seattle" - by Drs. Ian de Boer (Nephrology), John Stivelman (emeritus), Michael Kelly (emeritus), Matt Rivara (Nephrology), & Kleber Fertrin (Hematology & Oncology).
#anemia
#dialysis
#renal
#CKD
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
Video:
kri.washington.edu/news/40th-an...
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It was our honor to host visiting professor, Dr. Frank "Chip" Brosius, in Seattle for his Grand Rounds presentation, "Where do we go from here? Additional targets for treatment of DKD and CKD."
#kidney
#meded
#nephsky
#CKD
#DKD
#renal
#diabetes
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
Watch:
youtu.be/pup-1U_hG8Q
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Dr. Chip Brosius, MD - Where do we go from here? Additional targets for treatment of DKD and CKD
YouTube video by University of Washington Division of Nephrology
https://youtu.be/pup-1U_hG8Q
3 months ago
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Dale Braimah, MD, shares a patient case in this Grand Rounds presentation and asks us, What would you do? Watch "Hyperuricemia For The Nephrologist."
#kidney
#renal
#CKD
#gout
#hypertension
#diabetes
#nephsky
#meded
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
youtu.be/WJeNYowIVxg
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Ayodale Braimah, MD - Hyperuricemia For The Nephrologist
YouTube video by University of Washington Division of Nephrology
https://youtu.be/WJeNYowIVxg
3 months ago
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"Ultrarunning: risking ultra-renal injuries?" A great presentation by Erin Biringen, MD, about how extreme exercise affects the
#kidneys
and more.
#nephrology
#renal
#AKI
#dysnatremias
#running
#jogging
#ultramarathon
#physiologic
#nephtwitter
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
Watch:
youtu.be/rnrpBtUak0Q
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Erin Biringen, MD - Ultrarunning: risking ultra-renal injuries?
YouTube video by University of Washington Division of Nephrology
https://youtu.be/rnrpBtUak0Q
3 months ago
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UW Nephrology incoming fellow, Dr. Ashley Widmer, has successfully qualified for ASNโs Loan Mitigation Program!! Congratulations! ๐โจAshley is our third fellow to receive this generous award.
#nephsky
#fellowship
#kidney
@asnkidney.bsky.social
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
3 months ago
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Congrats to our
#Nephrology
nurses & staff, nominated for "Distinguished Service Award"! Consistently demonstrating exceptional commitment to patient welfare, the highest standard of care, clinical excellence, compassion & professionalism. ๐๐๐@uwmedicine.bsky.social
nephrology.uw.edu/patient-care
3 months ago
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"Cardiogenic Shock: Early Recognition and Characterization of the Congestive Phenotypes," presented by Vaughan Washco, DO
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
#cardiac
#renal
#nephsky
#AKI
Watch:
youtu.be/Dme3DJsUrcw
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V. Washco, DO - Cardiogenic Shock: Early Recognition & Characterization of Congestive Phenotypes
YouTube video by University of Washington Division of Nephrology
https://youtu.be/Dme3DJsUrcw
3 months ago
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"Calcium Shock Enables Efficient and Programmable Particle Delivery for Genome Editing Applications," presented by Nicole Vo, PhD
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
#organoids
#genome
#renal
#podocyte
#cells
#nephsky
#research
Watch:
youtu.be/YeAmH_kN2o8
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N. Vo, PhD - Calcium Shock Enables Efficient & Programmableย Particle Delivery for Genome Editing App
YouTube video by University of Washington Division of Nephrology
https://youtu.be/YeAmH_kN2o8
3 months ago
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Dr. Hanna Larson presents, " Steroid-Sparing Strategies in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis."
#nephsky
#kidney
#renal
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
Watch:
youtu.be/B9jwRuSgWP4
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Hanna Larson, DO - Steroid-Sparing Strategies in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
YouTube video by University of Washington Division of Nephrology
https://youtu.be/B9jwRuSgWP4
3 months ago
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Dr. Mike Granda presents "Go or No Go: Gray Zones and Recent Evidence in Obstructive AKI."
#kidney
#AKI
#nephsky
#renal
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
Watch:
youtu.be/oTAEOg9xJF0
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Michael Granda, MD - Go or No Go: Gray Zones and Recent Evidence in Obstructive AKI
YouTube video by University of Washington Division of Nephrology
https://youtu.be/oTAEOg9xJF0
3 months ago
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reposted by
UW Nephrology
ASN Publications
3 months ago
In an #ASNJASN study of patients with kidney failure on hemodialysis, sphingolipids with long-chain fatty acids were strongly associated with greater risk of death, especially cardiovascular death. Read the article:
kidney.pub/JASN0982
UW Nephrology
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Congratulations to Drs. Ann O'Hare and Yoshio Hall on being inducted as VA Puget Sound HCS Practitioner Leads in Quality & Safety for their participation in the โNative Hawaiian and Asian American
#veterans
with
#CKD
โ project. Great work!! ๐
#kidney
#healthcare
#nephsky
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
4 months ago
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Dr. Sarah Sanghavi (
@sarahsanghavi.bsky.social
) presents "Prolonging Circuit Life in CRRT" and discusses the consequences of CRRT interruptions as well as strategies to improve circuit life.
#vascular
#antigoagulation
#kidney
#nephrology
#nephsky
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
youtu.be/JnOa6yQtPfQ
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Sarah Sanghavi, MD - Prolonging Circuit Life in CRRT
YouTube video by University of Washington Division of Nephrology
https://youtu.be/JnOa6yQtPfQ
5 months ago
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More great news from Dr. Katherine Tuttle, who is quoted in the article: "Mechanistic effects of semaglutide reduce albuminuria, preserve glomerular filtration."
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
@uwnephrology.bsky.social
#nephsky
#kidney
#glomerular
#CKD
#semaglutide
#diabetes
www.healio.com/news/nephrol...
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Mechanistic effects of semaglutide reduce albuminuria, preserve glomerular filtration
HOUSTON โ Semaglutide demonstrated efficacy in reducing albuminuria and preserving glomerular filtration for patients with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes, according to study data presented...
https://www.healio.com/news/nephrology/20251203/mechanistic-effects-of-semaglutide-reduce-albuminuria-preserve-glomerular-filtration
5 months ago
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reposted by
UW Nephrology
University of Washington Department of Medicine
5 months ago
Snaps from November's Doctor for a Day event! Volunteers from
@uwendocrinology.bsky.social
and
@uwnephrology.bsky.social
helped give students hands-on learning experiences focused on diabetes ๐ฉบ
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What a Match! We are thrilled to welcome this exceptional group of doctors to our UW Nephrology Fellowship Program!!
@uwnephrology.bsky.social
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
#Seattle
#Match2026
#nephsky
5 months ago
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We had a great turnout for
#Cranksgiving
, biking food from local grocers to area food banks. Several folks donated funds directly. Everyone had a wonderful time! Over 6,500 lbs of food donated!! Happy Thanksgiving!! ๐ฆ๐๐ดโโ๏ธ
@uwnephrology.bsky.social
@uwdeptmedicine.bsky.social
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
5 months ago
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It was an honor for us to host Dr. Sandeep Mallipattu in
#Seattle
for Nephrology Grand Rounds! Take a look at his fantastic talk, "Treating FSGS: Something Old, Something New, Something Still in Motion."
#kidney
#nephrology
#FSGS
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
#nephsky
#meded
youtu.be/Nu8VZHuVTdY
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Sandeep Mallipattu, MD - Treating FSGS: Something Old, Something New, Something Still in Motion
YouTube video by University of Washington Division of Nephrology
https://youtu.be/Nu8VZHuVTdY
5 months ago
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Congrats to Dr. Karen de Wolski, selected for the 2026
@asnkidney.bsky.social
FIND Pgrm! FIND - Fostering Innovative Leaders in
#Nephrology
&
#Dialysis
empowers future generations of neph pros to drive innovation, advance clinical care, and champion positive policy change. ๐๐๐@uwmedicine.bsky.social
5 months ago
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reposted by
UW Nephrology
UW Medicine Newsroom
5 months ago
45 scientists who conducted their research
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
@fredhutch.org
or
@seattlechildrens.org
are on the
@clarivateag.bsky.social
2025 list of Highly Cited Researchers, a measure of influence on their fields of study
#HighlyCited2025
https://bit.ly/4hWycck
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Clarivate announces 2025 list of highly cited researchers - UW Medicine | Newsroom
https://bit.ly/4hWycck
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Congrats, Dr. Katherine Tuttle, on being a 2025 Highly Cited Researcher from Web of
#Science
Group. Writing the top 1% most cited works in
#nephrology
during a year of pubs and earning the mark of exceptional impact!
#kidney
#research
#nephsky
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
clarivate.com/highly-cited...
5 months ago
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Daniel Watford, MD, MPH, discusses "BK Polyoma Virus Nephropathy: Current Approaches and Future Directions." Learn about the background and prevalence in
#transplantation
, screening and diagnostic approaches, & current treatment.
#kidney
#meded
#nephsky
@uwmedicine.bsky.social
youtu.be/YRl8hi8bu0k
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Daniel Watford, MD, MPH - BK Polyoma Virus Nephropathy: Current Approaches and Future Directions
YouTube video by University of Washington Division of Nephrology
https://youtu.be/YRl8hi8bu0k
5 months ago
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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
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Bryan Kestenbaum, MD, MS - DRIVE trial (Dry Weight Reduction Intervention Via Extra Ultrafiltration)
YouTube video by University of Washington Division of Nephrology
https://youtu.be/4GTLfGMwWBU
5 months ago
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reposted by
UW Nephrology
Sarah Sanghavi
5 months ago
Fun in the Houston airport!
@uwnephrology.bsky.social
#kidneywk
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reposted by
UW Nephrology
Kidney Research Institute
5 months ago
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...
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"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
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Syeda Ahmad, MD - Baskets and Umbrellas: Clinical Trials in Glomerular Diseases
YouTube video by University of Washington Division of Nephrology
https://youtu.be/yOGMLN3IKMI
6 months ago
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