About Frontiers in Kidney Medicine & Biology's podcast
Frontiers in Kidney Medicine and Biointelligence is an interview series presented by the Renal Research Institute (RRI) and hosted by Len Usvyat, PhD, Head of Renal Research Institute Advanced Analytics, Research & Insights. Each episode of the Frontiers in Kidney Medicine and Biointelligence series showcases an in-depth conversation with thought leaders from around the world. These foremost scientists and doctors share their insights into the latest advances in renal research and beyond, and assert how they are taking research, AI, and science to exponentially higher levels. Each episode of Frontiers in Kidney Medicine and Biointelligence series is available on the RRI website, YouTube channel, and podcasts on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Beyond the Equation | Dr. Amaka Eneanya on Kidney Function, Clinical Change, and Communication
In this episode of Frontiers in Kidney Medicine and Biointelligence, host Len Usvyat, MD, is joined by Amaka Eneanya, MD, MPH, FASN, Adjunct Professor of Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine and former Chief Transformation Officer at Emory Healthcare.
Dr. Eneanya reflects on kidney function estimation, the evolution of clinical tools in nephrology, and the role of communication, patient perspectives, and digital platforms in shaping medical discourse.
This episode offers an in-depth discussion on how research findings move from theory into real-world clinical practice.
5 Jan 2026
Aging with Dignity: Grief, Depression, and the Human Side of Kidney Care
Aging, end-of-life planning, and depression are topics many people avoid, but for patients living with kidney disease, these realities are part of everyday life. In this episode of Frontiers in Kidney Medicine and Biointelligence, host Len Usvyat speaks with Felicia Speed, PhD, LMSW, Vice President of Social Work Services at Fresenius Medical Care, about the emotional and psychological challenges patients face as their health declines.
With more than 26 years of experience in nephrology social work, Felicia discusses:
• How grief differs from depression, and why the distinction matters
• What aging patients fear most — and what gives them meaning
• The emotional weight carried by caregivers
• How social workers help patients reimagine their future
• Why listening is often more powerful than any intervention
• The importance of capturing stories, legacy, and identity at end of life
• The need for research that centers on patient narratives
She also shares moving patient stories that shed light on resilience, legacy, and the human connections formed in dialysis facilities.
If you work in kidney care or care for someone navigating chronic illnesses, this conversation offers a compassionate and deeply insightful perspective.
Subscribe for more discussions that spotlight innovation, humanity, and the future of kidney medicine.
1 Dec 2025
Beyond Medicine: Coaching, Movement & Mindset in Chronic Disease
In this episode of Frontiers in Kidney Medicine and BioIntelligence, Len Usvyat, Head of Clinical Advanced Analytics at the Renal Research Institute, speaks with Ingrid Adelsberger, a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach who has lived with multiple sclerosis for more than 15 years.
Together, they explore the intersection of health coaching, exercise, and nutrition—and how these approaches can empower individuals with chronic conditions, including those with chronic kidney disease, to take an active role in their health.
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