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Kidney Research Institute
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We are a diverse group of professional scientists & patient advocates seeking to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease through innovative & interdisciplinary team science. Affiliated with the Univ. of Washington Division of Nephrology.
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What a Match! We are thrilled to welcome this exceptional group of doctors to our UW Nephrology Fellowship Program!! @uwnephrology.bsky.social @uwmedicine.bsky.social #Seattle #Match2026 #nephsky
December 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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We had a great turnout for #Cranksgiving, biking food from local grocers to area food banks. Several folks donated funds directly. Everyone had a wonderful time! Over 6,500 lbs of food donated!! Happy Thanksgiving!! 🦃😀🚴‍♂️
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November 26, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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What an amazing accomplishment from Kathy Tuttle, MD.
A powerful researcher and physician!! 👏👏👏
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Congrats, Dr. Katherine Tuttle, on being a 2025 Highly Cited Researcher from Web of #Science Group. Writing the top 1% most cited works in #nephrology during a year of pubs and earning the mark of exceptional impact! #kidney #research #nephsky @uwmedicine.bsky.social clarivate.com/highly-cited...
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November 18, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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Dr. Bryan Kestenbaum discusses plans for his upcoming clinical trial, "DRIVE". Learn what it is, trial rationale, risks & benefits. #dialysis #hemodialysis #kidney #volumeoverload #ultrafiltration #hypertension #congestion #cardiomyopathy
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Bryan Kestenbaum, MD, MS - DRIVE trial (Dry Weight Reduction Intervention Via Extra Ultrafiltration)
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November 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Taryn Oestreich, clinical research coordinator, #nephrology, is the 2025 recipient of the WSPHA Public Health Excellence Award. Her dedication and service benefited the WA state community throughout her extraordinary 40-year career. Congratulations and thank you Taryn! mednews.uw.edu/news/oestrei...
November 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Findings published in the Journal of the American Society of #Nephrology demonstrated that in maintenance #dialysis, #CGM often identified episodes of #hyperglycemia & #hypoglycemia. Research by investigators @kidney-resrch-inst.bsky.social @uwmedicine.bsky.social #nephsky #diabetes

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CGM Uncovers Hidden Glycemic Risks in Dialysis Patients
Continuous glucose monitoring can identify unrecognized hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia in dialysis patients, challenging reliance on A1c for diabetes management.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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These study findings suggest that continuous glucose monitors are appropriate and potentially beneficial for people on #dialysis, especially those being treated for #diabetes.
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Alarming blood-sugar levels seen among dialysis patients - UW Medicine | Newsroom
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October 27, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Former @uwmedicine.bsky.social #dialysis and #transplant patient, 55 years later, shares her inspiring story of health and gratitude. #nephsky #kidney #beldingscribner #kiildialysis

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Linda Johnston on a Kiil dialysis machine, 1969
October 23, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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In the 60s and 70s, UW Nephrologists pioneered the developments of dialysis and kidney transplantation. At 71, Linda Johnston shares her experience as a UW patient during this time, receiving her first transplant at age 16.

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October 22, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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#Hyperglycemia and #hypoglycemia pose several clinical risks, including #cardiovascular events, infection, and death, according to Ian de Boer, MD, MS, professor of medicine, & director of the Kidney Research Institute.
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CGM identifies glycemia patterns in real time for patients on dialysis
Continuous glucose monitoring may help to identify patterns of glycemia that are not clinically evident with HbA1c testing, according to results of a study published in Journal of the American Society...
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October 15, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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"Building a Unified Future: The ASN Journal Portfolio 2 Years In." Dr. Raj Mehrotra, Senior Editor-in-Chief of the portfolio, spoke with Kidney News about the portfolio's success and future goals. @rajmehrotra.bsky.social @asnkidney.bsky.social #kidney #nephsky
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October 9, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Notices of Awards for KRI investigators Beno Freedman, PhD, and Ian de Boer, MD #nephsky #kidney
PKD-InVent: Polycystic Kidney Disease In Vitro Center; BLOSSOM 2.0: Blood Sugar Sensing on Maintenance Dialysis. Learn about the projects: kri.washington.edu/news/notice-...
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October 8, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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"It's a novel idea to have tiny #organoids that respond in the same way that a #kidney would. You see #polycystic kidney disease materialize before your eyes. The cyst structures of the disorder can be seen in three dimensions." @uwmedicine.bsky.social #nephsky
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Investigator’s tiny kidney systems gain a national stage - UW Medicine | Newsroom
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October 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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"Managing Bone Disease in CKD", presented by Dr. Simon Hsu @uwmedicine.bsky.social. Are fracture incidences higher
in #CKD and #ESKD? Do VitD3, cinacalcet, or denosumab help with prevention? What are all the considerations for #kidney and #bone health? #nephsky Watch: youtu.be/Pp9CuWIXl7k
Simon Hsu, MD, MS - Managing Bone Disease in CKD: The State of the Evidence
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September 25, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Listen to the podcast #DocswithDisabilities - "ACGME/DWDI Disability Resource Hub Case Study: #Psychological Disability in a #Nephrology #Fellowship," with Drs. Justin Bullock (@jbullockruns.bsky.social) and Cary Paine #kidney #nephsky
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September 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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The Complex Relationship Between #Kidney Health and Our #Environment. “This is becoming more of an urgent issue, and the interest is palpable,” said Suzanne Watnick, MD
a professor & #nephrologist @uwmedicine.bsky.social #nephsky #dialysis
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The Complex Relationship Between Kidney Health and Our Environment | Docwire News
Climate change impacts kidney health and kidney care affects the environment. Learn how we might curb the negative effects of this complex relationship.
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September 8, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Congrats to Dr. Nisha Bansal for contributions to the development & publication of HBP guideline! We're proud of her efforts to provide evidence-based guidance to healthcare providers practicing #cardiovascular #medicine
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August 15, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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We are excited to kick off the new academic year with a #womeninnephrology event and welcome our new #nephrology fellows, Erin, Hanna, Heba, and Jessica to our WIN community @uwmedicine.bsky.social! #kidney #healthcare #research #nephsky #WomenInMedicine #AcademicLife
Group photo of women in the nephrology division.
August 8, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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The AST has announced its 2025-2026 board members! Congratulations to our @uwnephrology.bsky.social faculty, Dr. Chris Blosser, new Councilor-at-large (Term through 2028)!! #kidney #transplant #nephsky @uwmedicine.bsky.social @astinfo.bsky.social myast.org/board-of-dir...
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August 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Every year, a few #Seattle Top Doctors are asked to share what inspires them to practice #medicine, the advice they give most often, and what they think the future holds for #healthcare. Meet Dr. Nicolae Leca @uwmedicine.bsky.social #kidney #transplant #nephsky

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Dr. Nicolae Leca, M.D.
Discover how Dr. Nicolae Leca MD balances empathy and judgment in his profound role as a medical professional.
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August 5, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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New Fellow Welcome Dinner!! @uwnephrology.bsky.social @uwmedicine.bsky.social #kidney #Seattle #nephsky #nephfellows 🫘🌲🩺😊
UW Nephrology Fellows outside on a deck
July 28, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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Check out the insightful scholarly projects by Drs. Cassandra Chiao (PD Antifungal Prophylaxis), Megan Griffin (Listening), Gaoyuan Huang (C3 Glomerulopathy Post-transplant), & Manny Rovira (Dialysate Sodium & Hypotension) #nephsky
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July 21, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Congratulations to our UW #Nephrology Faculty Top Docs of 2025! You are truly amazing as patient care providers, educators, and researchers!! @uwmedicine.bsky.social
#nephsky #kidneycare 🏆🥼🫘
July 15, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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"Orientation Week" has been so much FUN!! Our incoming #nephrology #fellows have been spotted all over #Seattle at the various @uwmedicine.bsky.social locations. They are set to begin a fantastic academic year @uwnephrology.bsky.social #kidney #nephsky #nephfellows
UW nephrology fellows collage
July 3, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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We are extremely proud of our 2025 #Nephrology #NephFellow Grads, Drs. Mahlet Assefa, Megan Griffin, Manuel Rovira, Gauyuan Huang, and Cassandra Chiao. The future is bright! They are each headed toward #kidney greatness!! #nephsky @uwmedicine.bsky.social @kidney-resrch-inst.bsky.social
2025 Grads. photo credit: Tara Brown Photography. 2025 Grads. photo credit: Tara Brown Photography.
June 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM