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University of Washington Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine
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Dr. Suzanne Watnick, ASN Health Policy Scholar and @uwnephrology.bsky.social faculty member, advocates for #kidney #research funding and support at @asnkidney.bsky.social Hill Day in DC, along with many #nephrology advocates and leaders. @uwmedicine.bsky.social

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It's that time of year for #NephMadness! After creating hospital site-specific brackets, @uwnephrology.bsky.social gathered at Stoup Brewing to “battle out” #kidney topics and ultimately crown a champion. What a fun and educational annual event @ajkdonian.bsky.social @uwmedicine.bsky.social

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Hurrah for ASN Hill Day Kidney Advocates! 👏 @uwnephrology.bsky.social faculty were guided thru WA DC by @asnkidney.bsky.social Sr Mgr of Policy & Gov't Affairs, Ryan Murray. They met with elected officials advocating for #kidney #research funding and support. #champions @uwmedicine.bsky.social

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An important topic and an optimistic viewpoint presented with grace by Josh Earl, MD @uwnephrology.bsky.social "Forging a Path from #Opioid #Addiction to #Kidney #Transplantation." #kidneyhealth #Nephsky #medicine @uwmedicine.bsky.social @uwdeptmedicine.bsky.social Watch: youtu.be/JAaOBqioyMI

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Happy #WorldKidneyDay from all of us at @uwnephrology.bsky.social @uwmedicine.bsky.social #Seattle #kidney #SockItToKidneyDisease

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Sharing an informative Grand Rounds presentation given by Nicole Vo, PhD entitled, "Developing Advanced #Gene Editing Methods in Human #Organoids" @uwmedicine.bsky.social @uwdeptmedicine.bsky.social #kidney #nephrology #crisper #science #research Watch - youtu.be/6dxH5kzIk1U

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Congratulations to Dr. Susan Wong on receiving a tier 2 #research award from the UW #Global Innovation Fund for her project “Building robust models of conservative #kidney management.” @uwdeptmedicine.bsky.social @kidney-resrch-inst.bsky.social kri.washington.edu/index.php/ne...

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We are thrilled that Dr. Lily Jeong has accepted the #Nephrology Chief "Fleet Fellow" position for academic year 2025-26. Named after Dr. Pat Fleet, our beloved faculty member who was a compassionate clinician who cared deeply about education @harborviewmedical.bsky.social @uwmedicine.bsky.social

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‪Fantastic presentation by Visiting Prof, Manjula Tamura of Stanford Nephrology, "Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists for Patients with Kidney Disease: revisiting the role of steroidal MRAs." #kidney #steroidal #nephrology @uwdeptmedicine.bsky.social Watch - youtu.be/VkjcicVAe9Q?...

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Thomas Vincent will defend his #PhD #dissertation "Nephron Progenitor Cell Engraftment beneath the Murine Kidney Capsule as a Platform for Disease Modeling, Drug Delivery, and Regeneration" on March 4th. #nephron #kidney @uwdeptmedicine.bsky.social Learn more: kri.washington.edu/news/thomas-...

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On "Thank a Resident and Fellow Day," shout out to our amazing team @uwnephrology.bsky.social. They are superbly talented doctors and kind humans who care for each other, their patients, and the hospital staff. We LOVE our #Seattle #kidney #fellows @uwmedicine.bsky.social Thanks for all that you do!

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In Memoriam ~ It is with sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dr. William (Bill) Couser. He served as Division Head of Nephrology at the University of Washington from 1982 to 2002. Please see our commemoration for Bill: nephrology.uw.edu/about/in-mem...

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Washington faces over $1 billion in #research funding losses. Dr. @ian-deboer.bsky.social provides comments to Axios regarding the proposed cuts to UW School of Medicine and the threat to @uwmedicine.bsky.social nationally recognized research programs. #kidney #nephro www.axios.com/local/seattl...

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Join the KRI Registry for future #research #studies. Watch our video here. We will contact you if you qualify. Research is how #medicine advances & helps optimize #patientcare & create new medicines & devices for #prevention & #cure. #kidney youtu.be/InoAj42k4X8 or kri.washington.edu/research/par...

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RFA: NIDDK-funded Nw COmprehensive Research training program for #Kidney, #Urology & #Hematology #Research (NCOR-KUH) is accepting apps from pre-and post #doctoral #trainees until April 1st, 5PM Pacific! Info & apply here: drive.google.com/file/d/15YU8... @uwmedicine.bsky.social

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Our exceptional fellows and program leaders hanging out together at their recent Fellowship Team Huddle Breakfast at Lost Lake Café #Seattle @uwnephrology.bsky.social @uwmedicine.bsky.social #kidney #doctors #nephsky

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We are wishing former NBA player and fellow Husky Nate Robinson a full and speedy recovery after his kidney transplant operation at UW Medical Center. @uwnephrology.bsky.social “I’m thankful for my doctors, the University of Washington, my family, my donor, and his family,” Robinson told @cnn.com.

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Dr. Manuel Rovira discusses key #dialysis issues in this Grand Rounds presentation, "Water Sustainability in Dialysis." @uwnephrology.bsky.social @uwmedicine.bsky.social #kidney #nephsky Watch: youtu.be/lGcZtuiTvjg?...

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"Control of Extracellular Volume in Patients Receiving Hemodialysis," presentation by Dr. Bryan Kestenbaum @kidney-resrch-inst.bsky.social @uwmedicine.bsky.social #dialysis #kidney #nephsky youtu.be/f6ASFtZrixI?...

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‪"An Introduction to Hierarchical Composite Endpoints and Win Statistics in #KidneyDisease," presented by @loggyleila.bsky.social. Extremely educational and always entertaining (singing by Leila!) #research #nephsky @uwmedicine.bsky.social @kidney-resrch-inst.bsky.social youtu.be/vNkoUlZ94VA?...

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Freedman Lab #research - A novel #rapamycin analog may be safe at higher doses. The goal is treatment for #PKD that works consistently, and can be broadly applied, "We believe this study is another big step in that direction.” #nephsky #kidneydisease #organoids #stemcell iscrm.uw.edu/study-from-f...

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RSVP for the #Science in #Medicine Lecture with Dr. Ian de Boer, Director of the #Kidney #Research Institute. January 29th, 12p noon PST. "#Diabetes & chronic kidney disease - #clinical #epidemiology meets #PrecisionMedicine" Scan the QR code. #CKD @uwmedicine.bsky.social @uwnephrology.bsky.social

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Check out our most recent outstanding Grand Rounds presentation, "SGLT2i and GLP1-RA in Practice" by the inimitable Dr. Christine Limonte! There is so much to learn from common #clinical questions. #kidney #nephsky @uwnephrology.bsky.social @uwmedicine.bsky.social Watch: youtu.be/CtCB5E4EI9M

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Our recent #nephfellow appreciation event occurred at Elm Candle Bar, where we chose unique scents and created personalized candles! Dinner followed at Stoup Brewing Co. We love our #Seattle #kidney #doctors @uwnephrology.bsky.social @uwmedicine.bsky.social

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Thrilling to have Dr. Eugene Lin from the USC Schaeffer Center present at Grand Rounds this morning! His talk, "Nephrologist Ownership of #Dialysis Facilities and Dialysis Quality" was very enlightening and educational. #kidney #nephsky @uwmedicine.bsky.social @uwnephrology.bsky.social

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"Adolescent Patients on Dialysis-How to Effectively Transition to Adult Nephrology?" Dr. Raj Munshi shares valuable info on transitioning patient care. #dialysis #kidney #nephsky @uwmedicine.bsky.social @uwnephrology.bsky.social Watch: youtu.be/A_-F_7TzJ-I

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Dr. Lindsay Harshman from the University of Iowa gave a stellar Grand Rounds presentation in Seattle, "The Brain in CKD: Lessons From Pediatric Neurodevelopment to Optimize Adult Kidney Care" @uwnephrology.bsky.social @uwmedicine.bsky.social #kidney #neuro #peds #nephsky Watch: youtu.be/U7AR4mKD70A

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From Christine Limonte and Ian de Boer @uwnephrology.bsky.social #nephsky

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Dr. Yue-Harn Ng gives an important Grand Rounds presentation on "Obesity and Access to Kidney Transplant." #patientcare #nephrology #transplant #kidney @uwnephrology.bsky.social @uwmedicine.bsky.social youtu.be/DF8NIW-0Ay0

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Dr. Ben Humphreys gave an incredible Grand Rounds presentation, and we had the honor of hosting him here in #Seattle. Thank you for your amazing talk, "Insights into #AKI and Transition to #CKD by Single #Cell Technologies." @uwnephrology.bsky.social @uwmedicine.bsky.social #kidney

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I think we just started a new tradition! Great times at our white elephant gift exchange with these wonderful women in nephrology. @uwnephrology.bsky.social #nephsky

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"Always Keep Hoping - Past & Present Treatments for Recurrent C3G in Kidney Transplant Patients," presented by Chief Fellow Dr. Gao-Yuan Huang @uwnephrology.bsky.social @uwmedicine.bsky.social #nephfellows #kidney #transplant #PatientCare Watch here: youtu.be/PNqYh-KBahM

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We are excited to announce our #nephrology program NRMP Match Results for AY2025 and welcome this incredible new group of #nephfellows to #Seattle! @uwnephrology.bsky.social @uwmedicine.bsky.social Drs. Erin Biringen, Hanna Larson, Heba Maraei, Jessica Todsen, and William Qin

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"The (KHS) Kidney-Heart Service: A Retrospective Review" presented by Dr. Karen de Wolski. Learn about the development of the service and the data describing patient outcomes. #kidney #heart #patientcare @uwmedicine.bsky.social @uwnephrology.bsky.social youtu.be/uULJXVUFv8I

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We’re at $11,688 on giving Tuesday. I think we can do this especially with the combined rheum/neph dream team. #HCWvsHunger #nephsky #UrineItToWinIt

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"Trials and Calcifications"—Hear Dr. Simon Hsu's magnificent Grand Rounds presentation, which covers the background, surrogate endpoints in #CVD trials, and RCTs of therapeutic approaches @uwmedicine.bsky.social @uwnephrology.bsky.social #kidney #dialysis #cardiovascular youtu.be/_9kri2CoZWQ

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Congratulations to the spectacular Dr. Cassandra Chiao on her UW Medicine Cares Award nomination! Nominees go above and beyond to support other members of the @uwmedicine.bsky.social community, both patients and colleagues. #nephfellows #kidneycare @uwnephrology.bsky.social

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" #Water & #Salt Handling — On a Deserted Island!" Dr. Cassandra Chiao shares this entertaining & educational lesson to understand better and decrease confusion around core #nephrology concepts. #orginsofrenalphysiology #kidney @uwmedicine.bsky.social @uwnephrology.bsky.social youtu.be/-Ml11sOIHos

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Learn practical #exercise information from Dr. Steven Gorbatkin in this Grand Rounds presentation, "Exercise & Chronic Kidney Disease." He provides recommendations for everyone, focusing on those with #CKD. #kidneyhealth @uwmedicine.bsky.social @uwnephrology.bsky.social youtu.be/vdw4pOvK9iM

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Dr. Chris Blosser has been working with others in the US interested in using CAR T cell therapy to treat patients with #PTLD. "After Success in Treating #Cancer, CAR T #Cells Break Into #Autoimmune, #HIV, and More." @uwmedicine.bsky.social www.precisionmedicineonline.com/drug-discove...

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Just posting some great #Nephsky references here: UW Nephrology Grand Rounds: www.youtube.com/@universityo... University of Ottawa Nephrology Grand Rounds: www.youtube.com/@ottawanephr... Rush University Biopsy Conference: www.youtube.com/@rumc-biopyc... Nephropocus nephropocus.com

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