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Kidney Research Institute @kidney-resrch-inst.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Congrats to Kathy on receiving both AHA awards in the same year!! Wow!! 🙌🫘

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UW Nephrology @uwnephrology.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

“This is so important because #cardiovascular and #kidney disease are deeply interconnected, yet we have often approached them as separate conditions,” said Nisha Bansal, MD, MAS, professor of #nephrology at UW @uwdeptmedicine.bsky.social @nishabansal.bsky.social www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...

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ESC’s Joint Guidelines Bridge Cardiorenal Care

From mandatory dual-parameter screenings to aggressive blood pressure targets, the new ESC/ERA guidelines signal a major paradigm shift in cardiorenal care.

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UW Nephrology @uwnephrology.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Our 2nd-yr UW #nephrology fellows joined the Origins of Renal Physiology course in Bar Harbor, ME, at the Mt. Desert Island Biological Labs! Studying in a collaborative & immersive environment w/ peers & mentors from across the country, & having loads of FUN! #MedEd #kidney @uwmedicine.bsky.social

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UW Nephrology @uwnephrology.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

✨🤩UW Nephrology services begin today on the NW Campus! Dr. Rajnish Mehrotra, head of #Nephrology, says this opens possibilities unavailable elsewhere. “Leading-edge innovation and science, clinical trials - that is the opportunity we offer.” @uwmedicine.bsky.social #Seattle #Kidneycare

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UW Nephrology @uwnephrology.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

September is #AMA National Women in #Medicine Month! Thank you to our UW #Nephrology women for all that you do for our patients and community, in advancing clinical care, #research, and medical education. @uwmedicine.bsky.social @kidney-resrch-inst.bsky.social #nephsky #kidney

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Kidney Research Institute @kidney-resrch-inst.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Welcome to the new cohort of fellows at UW #Nephrology!! We can't wait to work with you at the KRI. 🫘 #kidney #meded @uwmedicine.bsky.social

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UW Nephrology @uwnephrology.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

🏆✨Dr. Ben Lidgard has been awarded the Excellence in Resident Didactic Teaching Award for his session, "Diuresing the Diuretic-Resistant Patient." One of the highest-rated of the year and notable for its innovative approach and engaging delivery! #kidneydoc #nephsky #meded @uwmedicine.bsky.social

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Kidney Research Institute @kidney-resrch-inst.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

✨🎉🙌The American Heart Association has elected Dr. Katherine Tuttle as a Distinguished Scientist for 2026! So well deserved. Congrats Kathy!! @americanheart.bsky.social #research #heart #kidney #nephsky kri.washington.edu/news/katheri...

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Kidney Research Institute @kidney-resrch-inst.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Congratulations to Joyce Jackson, recipient of the 2026 Ragen Volunteer Service Award, for her dedication to advancing kidney disease research at UW Medicine and to improving kidney care. #kidney #research #patientcare #nephsky @uwmedicine.bsky.social give.uwmedicine.org/stories/a-li...

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A Life of Joyful Service

How 2026 Ragen Award recipient Joyce Jackson’s leadership and generosity are advancing kidney care and the future of medicine.

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Kidney Research Institute @kidney-resrch-inst.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Russell Tracy, who served on the KRI Scientific Advisory Committee. He was an international leader in the study of inflammation, coagulation, and adaptive immunity in cardiovascular disease. #kidney #cardio #research www.sevendaysvt.com/life-lines/o...

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Obituary: Russell P. Tracy, 1949-2026 | Seven Days

UVM professor’s research changed the clinical approach to prognoses of cardiovascular disease

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UW Nephrology @uwnephrology.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

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

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Journal of Clinical Investigation @jci.org · 04/04/2026

Bariatric surgery in T2D/obesity can improve kidney outcomes @miktmc.bsky.social @kidney-resrch-inst.bsky.social explore structural & transcriptomic changes in kidneys of obese youth with T2D after vertical sleeve gastrectomy, revealing targets for intervention: doi.org/10.1172/JCI1...

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UW Nephrology @uwnephrology.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

👏👏👏Thank 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

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UW Nephrology @uwnephrology.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

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

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Kidney Research Institute @kidney-resrch-inst.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

We are so proud of the folks from UW #Nephrology who are in DC advocating for #kidneypatients!! Thank you! ✨ 🤩🫘 #nephsky #yourvoicematters @uwmedicine.bsky.social

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UW Nephrology @uwnephrology.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

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

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UW Nephrology @uwnephrology.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

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

World Kidney Day poster -kidneys over a map of the world

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UW Nephrology @uwnephrology.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

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

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Kidney Research Institute @kidney-resrch-inst.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

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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Kidney Research Institute @kidney-resrch-inst.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

"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...

Drs. Ian de Boer, John Stivelman, Mike Kelly, Matt Rivara, and Kleber Fertrin presented at the EPO 40th Anniversary event.

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Kidney Research Institute @kidney-resrch-inst.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Big congratulations to Paul Martin, our Program & Operations Manager, on graduating from University College at the U of Iowa's online degree program. Paul received a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies in the Health and Human Studies Track, and a minor in Aging and Longevity Studies. 👏👏👏

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Kidney Research Institute @kidney-resrch-inst.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Opportunity! Apply for our full-time, temp #Research #Scientist position. Provide data management support on projects involving human subjects with #kidney diseases & related conditions. The position works closely w/ multiple investigators! #Seattle #nephsky @uwnephrology.bsky.social bit.ly/4p4xVWF

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UW Nephrology @uwnephrology.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

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 “Native Hawaiian and Asian American #veterans with #CKD” project. Great work!! 👏 #kidney #healthcare #nephsky @uwmedicine.bsky.social

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UW Nephrology @uwnephrology.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

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

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UW Nephrology @uwnephrology.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

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!! 🦃😀🚴‍♂️ @uwnephrology.bsky.social @uwdeptmedicine.bsky.social @uwmedicine.bsky.social

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Kidney Research Institute @kidney-resrch-inst.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

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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UW Nephrology @uwnephrology.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

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...

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Alarming blood-sugar levels seen among dialysis patients - UW Medicine | Newsroom

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Kidney Research Institute @kidney-resrch-inst.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Former @uwmedicine.bsky.social #dialysis and #transplant patient, 55 years later, shares her inspiring story of health and gratitude. #nephsky #kidney #beldingscribner #kiildialysis kri.washington.edu/news/former-...

Linda Johnston on a Kiil dialysis machine, 1969

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University of Washington Department of Medicine @uwdeptmedicine.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

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

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UW Nephrology @uwnephrology.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

"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...

Dr. Raj Mehrotra's photo and the opening paragraph of the article.

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Kidney Research Institute @kidney-resrch-inst.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

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-...

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UW Nephrology @uwnephrology.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

"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...

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Investigator’s tiny kidney systems gain a national stage - UW Medicine | Newsroom

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UW Nephrology @uwnephrology.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

"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

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Simon Hsu, MD, MS - Managing Bone Disease in CKD: The State of the Evidence

YouTube video by University of Washington Division of Nephrology

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UW Nephrology @uwnephrology.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

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

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UW Nephrology @uwnephrology.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

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/...

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UW Nephrology @uwnephrology.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

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

Group photo of women in the nephrology division.

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UW Nephrology @uwnephrology.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

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...

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UW Nephrology @uwnephrology.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

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-...

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Dr. Nicolae Leca, M.D.

Discover how Dr. Nicolae Leca MD balances empathy and judgment in his profound role as a medical professional.

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