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.

In Memory of Dr. L. Leighton Hill

April 13, 2026

Dr. L. Leighton Hill passed away peacefully in the company of his family and loved ones on March 24, 2026. A graduate of Slidell Louisiana High School, where he was captain of his football team, Dr Hill led them to two state football championships. He was president of his high…

Call for Applications: ASPN John E. Lewy Foundation Advocacy Scholars Program

April 13, 2026

The American Society of Pediatric Nephrology (ASPN) invites applications for the John E. Lewy Foundation Advocacy Scholars Program. This prestigious program aims to develop the next generation of leaders in public policy and advocacy for children with kidney disease. Eligibility: ASPN members in good standing with a demonstrated interest in…

JELF Scholar Update

April 6, 2026

I’m well into my first year as a JELF Scholar and I’m doing all that I can to make the most of this opportunity! I’m fresh off my very first in-person Hill Day experience at the U.S. Capitol, where I met with congressional offices from Georgia and North Carolina to…

Member of the Month – Dr. Nina Mann

March 30, 2026

ASPN Member of the Month is highlighting Dr. Nina Mann. Dr. Mann is being recognized for her impactful research in kidney genetics and her leadership within the nephrology community, particularly in the area of clinical genetic testing for kidney disease. She also serves as Co-Chair of the ASPN Kidney Genetics…