ASPN MISSION

To promote optimal care for children with kidney disease through advocacy, education and research; and to disseminate advances in clinical practice and scientific investigation.

New Century Scholars (NCS) Resident Mentoring Program is now accepting applications for the 2027 cohort

August 17, 2026

Dear Colleagues, The Academic Pediatric Association’s New Century Scholars (NCS) Resident Mentoring Program is now accepting applications for the 2027 cohort! We would greatly appreciate your help in sharing this opportunity with eligible residents at your institution. The NCS Program is designed to foster greater representation and opportunity in academic…

Member of the Month – Dr. Amar Majmundar

July 31, 2026

ASPN Member of the Month is highlighting Dr. Amar Majmundar. Dr. Majmundar is being recognized for his impactful research in kidney genetics and his leadership within the nephrology community, particularly in the area of clinical genetic testing for kidney disease. Introduction and current role I am a pediatric nephrologist and…

ASN – 2026 Loan Mitigation Program is now accepting applications

July 15, 2026

The 2026 Loan Mitigation Program is now accepting applications. This program aims to support your expanding career in nephrology while alleviating the burden of student loan debt. Now in its sixth year, the program will prioritize professionals who have experienced personal or family hardship that has affected the need for…

In Memoriam: Dr. Blanche Chavers

June 26, 2026

Dear Colleagues, I am writing to share the sad news that our former colleague and one of my mentors, Dr. Blanche Chavers, passed away this weekend. Blanche was an absolute force in pediatric nephrology. Over her forty-year career here at the University of Minnesota, she didn’t just take care of…