Welcome to the ASN Action Center, bringing you the latest updates from the Kidney Week conference hosted by the American Society of Nephrology (ASN). This collection features expert insights and clinical trial data from the conference that highlights key strategies and research on diabetic kidney disease, hyperkalemia, end-stage kidney disease, and more.
Helping Patients with IgAN Navigate Treatment Decisions
Guest: Sayna Norouzi, MD
Because patients with IgA nephropathy (IgAN) often have few symptoms early in the disease course, communicating the importance of treatment and its impacts on long-term outcomes can be challenging. Join Dr. Sayna Norouzi as she discusses practical communication techniques for explaining prognosis, setting expectations around therapy, and partnering with patients to support informed treatment decisions and long-term kidney health. Dr. Norouzi is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Clinical Nephrologist at Loma Linda University Medical Center in California. She's also the Founder and Director of the Glomerular Diseases Clinic at Loma Linda and Director of the GlomCon Glomerular Diseases Fellowship Program.
23 Jul 2026
The Pathologist’s Role in IgAN Management
Guest: Anjay Rastogi, MD, PhD
Closer collaboration between nephrologists and pathologists is essential for optimizing the diagnosis and management of IgA nephropathy (IgAN). Hear from Dr. Anjay Rastogi as he highlights how pathology insights, clinical context, and ongoing communication can improve interpretation of kidney biopsy findings and support more informed treatment decisions. He's a Professor of Medicine and Clinical Chief of Nephrology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, as well as the Director of the UCLA CORE Kidney Health Program.
23 Jul 2026
Seeking Expert Opinions in IgAN Care
Guest: Anjay Rastogi, MD, PhD
Managing IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is becoming increasingly complex. In this episode, Dr. Anjay Rastogi explains why an expert opinion—not simply a second opinion—can help clinicians confirm diagnoses, optimize treatment decisions, and connect appropriate patients with specialized care and emerging therapeutic opportunities. Dr. Rastogi is a Professor of Medicine and Clinical Chief of Nephrology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He's also the Director of the UCLA CORE Kidney Health Program.
6 Dec 2021
Patient-Driven Kidney Care & Innovation: An Update from ASN 2021
Guest: Maureen Brogan, MD
By focusing on patient-driven kidney care, innovation can emerge. Here to review this topic that was featured at the 2021 American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Annual Meeting is Dr. Maureen Brogan, an Associate Professor of Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the Clinical Director in the Division of Nephrology at Montefiore Medical Center.
6 Dec 2021
Updates from ASN 2021: Examining New Therapies & Healthcare Disparities
Guest: Maureen Brogan, MD
From emerging treatment options to finding new ways to combat healthcare disparities, a lot was covered at the 2021 American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Annual Meeting. And here to talk about some of the latest updates is Dr. Maureen Brogan, an Associate Professor of Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the Clinical Director in the Division of Nephrology at Montefiore Medical Center.
6 Dec 2021
ASN 2021: Kidney Care Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: Strategies for Supply & Staffing Shortages
Guest: Maureen Brogan, MD
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted care across all specialties, and the 2021 American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Annual Meeting offered a platform for nephrologists to share their experiences. Tune in to hear how Dr. Maureen Brogan adapted her practice to overcome supply and staffing shortages.
30 Nov 2021
Recapping ASN: Key Takeaways from Kidney Week 2021
Guest: John Friedewald, MD
The 2021 American Society of Nephrology Annual Meeting covered everything from inequities in organ allocation to policy updates. Here to share those and other key takeaways from the conference is Dr. John Friedewald, Professor of Medicine and Surgery at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
24 Nov 2021
ASN 2021: The Emerging Role of Noninvasive Biomarkers in Monitoring Kidney Transplants
Guest: John Friedewald, MD
Could novel technologies like noninvasive biomarkers help us achieve the goal of “one kidney for life”? Find out with Dr. John Friedewald, Professor of Medicine and Surgery at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, as he shares the latest developments that can help monitor patients with kidney transplants.
11 Nov 2021
Kidney Week 2021: A Look at Transplants, Inequities, & More
Guest: John Friedewald, MD
Kidney Week 2021 tackled everything from kidney transplants to systemic inequities. Here to share his insight on the latest updates is Dr. John Friedewald, Professor of Medicine and Surgery at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
11 Nov 2021
Kicking Off Kidney Week 2021
Guest: John Friedewald, MD
What did the first day of the American Society of Nephrology’s Kidney Week 2021 showcase? From COVID-19 to developments in kidney disease, Dr. John Friedewald, Professor of Medicine and Surgery at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, shares highlights from Day 1.
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