We congratulate USC researcher and UKRO Medical Scientific Advisory Board Member, Janos Peti-Peterdi, M.D., Ph.D., on winning the Young Investigator Award for his outstanding achievement and creativity in kidney research. Co-sponsored by the American Society of Nephrology and the American Heart Association Council on the Kidney, the honor includes a lab grant of $5000 and … Continue reading Janos Peti-Peterdi Wins Young Investigator Award
Janos Peti-Peterdi Inducted into European Honor Society
Our congratulations go out to Janos Peti-Peterdi, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Physiology and Biophysics, and Medicine at the Zilkha Neurogenetic Institute at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, for continued recognition of his cutting-edge kidney disease research. In March, he was inducted into the prestigious European Academy of Sciences and … Continue reading Janos Peti-Peterdi Inducted into European Honor Society
Dr. Janos Peti-Peterdi Recommended for American Society for Clinical Investigation Membership
We are happy to announce that Janos Peti-Peterdi, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Physiology and Biophysics, and Medicine at the Zilkha Neurogenetic Institute at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California has been recommended for membership by the council of the American Society for Clinical Investigation for his pioneering research on kidney … Continue reading Dr. Janos Peti-Peterdi Recommended for American Society for Clinical Investigation Membership
Exciting Research Partnerships at USC May Unlock Cures for Kidney Disease
Exciting research partnerships at USC may unlock new treatments and cures for kidney disease. A recent USC article highlights the promising stem cell work of Andrew McMahon, Ph.D., director of the Eli and Edythe Broad Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research at USC, leader of the USC Stem Cell Initiative, and member of … Continue reading Exciting Research Partnerships at USC May Unlock Cures for Kidney Disease
UKRO Announces the Passing of Dr. Benjamin H. Barbour
We are very sad to announce that Dr. Benjamin H. Barbour, an early member of the UKRO board of directors and a director emeritus for the last few years, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2014. Dr. Barbour was an important member of the nephrology community with a long, illustrious career marked by his dedication … Continue reading UKRO Announces the Passing of Dr. Benjamin H. Barbour
AAKP Honors Richard Glassock, M.D. with Medal of Excellence Award
We are thrilled to announce that the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) has awarded their highest honor, the Medal of Excellence Award, to Dr. Richard Glassock, a legend in the field of nephrology and a truly deserving honoree. We feel very fortunate to have the benefit of his vast experience, insight, and active involvement on … Continue reading AAKP Honors Richard Glassock, M.D. with Medal of Excellence Award