The Belding H. Scribner Award honors the University of Washington physician who made modern day dialysis possible. It’s presented annually by the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) to individuals who have made outstanding contributions in nephrology.
Kidney transplant is associated with improved survival and quality of life among patients with kidney failure. However, some have been noted racial disparities in transplant access. Leila Zelnick, PhD and her KRI nephrology colleagues asked the question: Is adjusting for Black race in estimating equations for glomerular filtration rate in patients with chronic kidney disease […]
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and ASN established a national task force, that included Glenda V. Roberts, KRI’s Director – External Relations and Patient Engagement, to reassess the inclusion of race in diagnosing kidney disease. The task force recommended
A key figure in both near and longer-term kidney research breakthroughs, the American Society of Nephrology has awarded Dr. Jonathan Himmelfarb the Belding Scribner Award for his lifetime of achievement. Recognized nationally and internationally for his expertise in dialysis,
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