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🫘💙 One last day of #KidneyWk 2026, and UTSW Nephrology is closing strong!

We’re kicking off early with ASN President Dr. Samir Parikh, followed by Dr. David Wojciechowski as a speaker and Drs. Miguel Vazquez and Ronak Lakhia as moderators!

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🌟 Our fellow Dr. Christelle Saade taking the spotlight at #KidneyWk!

Selected as one of ASN’s Top Trainee Posters, she presented her research on kidney outcomes with empagliflozin 10 vs. 25 mg.

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🫘🔬 Closing out poster presentations strong on Day 3 of #KidneyWk2026!

Proud to see our 3 of our fellows in action, sharing their research alongside our faculty! 💙

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🫘🔬 Another busy day for @UTSWNephrology at #KidneyWk 2026!

Here are some highlights from yesterday’s poster presentations! 📸

Day 3 is already underway, with more exciting research across CKD, GN, kidney stones, dialysis, and beyond!

💙 Stop by our posters, come say hi! 👋

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🫘🔬 Day 2 of #KidneyWk 2026 is here!

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🎤 Featuring Dr. Susan Hedayati presenting the CONCORD trial, and Dr. Ramesh Saxena moderating a session on home dialysis!

💙 Another exciting day of UTSW representation in Denver!

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The UTSW nephrology family, together in Denver! 💙 A night of familiar faces, new connections, and catching up with fellows, faculty, alumni, and friends at the UTSW ASN Reception at Rooftop 1630. Cheers to our tradition of excellence! 🥂 #KidneyWk

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🎤🫘 Fellows in action at #KidneyWk 2026!

Dr. Chunzi “June” Song taking the stage to share her research on PKD1 and ADPKD!

💙 Love seeing our @UTSWNephrology fellows shine on the national stage! 👏

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🎤🫘 Our fellows are taking the stage on Day 1 of #KidneyWk 2026!

Join us this afternoon as our very own Dr. June Song presents her oral abstract on the role of PKD1 in ADPKD!

🕟 4:30 PM MT
📍 Mile High Ballroom 4D

👏 Proud of our @UTSWNephrology fellows!

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🎤 More @UTSWNephrology faculty taking the stage on Day 1 of #KidneyWk 2026!

👏 Drs. Miguel Vazquez, Biff Palmer, Denise Marciano, and Naim Maalouf are sharing their expertise on CKD care, potassium homeostasis, kidney physiology, and stone disease!

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🎤 More @UTSWNephrology representation at #KidneyWk 2026!

👏 Dr. Shani Shastri and Dr. Hani Suleiman are moderating sessions this afternoon!

🫘 Expanding the Use of Home Dialysis
🔬 Cell Biology Mediating CKD Progression

📅 TODAY | 2–4 PM MT

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🫘🔬 Day 1 of #KidneyWk 2026!

Proud to showcase our @UTSWNephrology representation at today’s poster sessions!

👏 Congratulations to all our presenters for sharing their research with the kidney community!

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Dr. Will Flanary @DGlaucomflecken receives the ASN President’s Medal! 🏅

Morton salt made an appearance, along with his biggest contribution to our field: “Just give the contrast.” 🧂

He closed with a heartfelt reminder: care for the people around the patient, too. #KidneyWk

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From anxiety to action. With hope leading to innovation.

Powerful closing from #POTASN, @samirparikhmd , at #KidneyWk 2026!

Progress requires courage, participation, and a culture that embraces different perspectives. We ALL have a role in shaping the future of nephrology!

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💙 “We need YOU!”

A powerful call to action from ASN President, Dr. Samir Parikh at #KidneyWk 2026!

Innovation and change aren’t just for pioneers. Each of us has the power—and the responsibility—to help shape the future of kidney care.

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💙 An inspiring start to #KidneyWk 2026!

Dr. Samir Parikh @samirparikhmd, ASN President, opens his Presidential Address with a powerful message about COURAGE.

A reminder of the courage it takes to lead, innovate, and advance kidney care. 🫘

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🎉 #KidneyWk 2026 is officially underway!

What better way to kick things off than with our very own Dr. Samir Parikh @samirparikhmd , ASN President, delivering the Opening Plenary Address!

📅 TODAY | 8:00 AM MT
📍 Bluebird Ballroom

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🏔️ Kicking off #KidneyWk 2026 in Denver!

Our @UTSWNephrology fellows are already here and ready to dive into the Early Programs! 🫘📚

#UTSWNephrology #KidneyWeek2026

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Congratulations to Dr. Cassidy Onukwuli on being selected for the ASN FIND Leadership Development Program, a prestigious opportunity for emerging leaders in nephrology and kidney health. 👏🩺
We're proud to celebrate this well-deserved achievement! 🎉#Nephrology #Leadership