Northwestern Kidney
@nu-nephrology.bsky.social
Northwestern's Division of Nephrology & the Northwestern University George M. O'Brien Kidney Resource Center
Spotlighting our colleagues at the Indiana O’Brien Center. Stop by their informational poster and meet-up today, November 6th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM!
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November 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Spotlighting our colleagues at the Indiana O’Brien Center. Stop by their informational poster and meet-up today, November 6th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM!
Details below:
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Hey Kidney Wk! Looking to connect with Nano experts and learn more about the O'Brien Research Core Center at NU/USC?
Come visit us on Friday at the Poster session, where Core Director, @thechunglab.bsky.social will be available from 10-11 am.
We're looking forward to meeting you!
Come visit us on Friday at the Poster session, where Core Director, @thechunglab.bsky.social will be available from 10-11 am.
We're looking forward to meeting you!
November 6, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Hey Kidney Wk! Looking to connect with Nano experts and learn more about the O'Brien Research Core Center at NU/USC?
Come visit us on Friday at the Poster session, where Core Director, @thechunglab.bsky.social will be available from 10-11 am.
We're looking forward to meeting you!
Come visit us on Friday at the Poster session, where Core Director, @thechunglab.bsky.social will be available from 10-11 am.
We're looking forward to meeting you!
Meet Ricardo Rios, a rising senior at East Aurora High School who spent his summer in the Jin Lab through the SciHigh program.
With dreams of a career in emergency medicine, Ricardo is building the research skills and connections to make it happen.
Wish Ricardo luck on his EM journey!
With dreams of a career in emergency medicine, Ricardo is building the research skills and connections to make it happen.
Wish Ricardo luck on his EM journey!
August 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Meet Ricardo Rios, a rising senior at East Aurora High School who spent his summer in the Jin Lab through the SciHigh program.
With dreams of a career in emergency medicine, Ricardo is building the research skills and connections to make it happen.
Wish Ricardo luck on his EM journey!
With dreams of a career in emergency medicine, Ricardo is building the research skills and connections to make it happen.
Wish Ricardo luck on his EM journey!
Today’s Intern Spotlight: Damilola Alabi!
Dami, a rising senior at Lincoln-Way East, spent her summer researching kidney injury. She reflects on science, mentorship, and finding her voice.
“I knew I had found someone who would help me grow.”
Full story: bit.ly/DamiAlabi
Dami, a rising senior at Lincoln-Way East, spent her summer researching kidney injury. She reflects on science, mentorship, and finding her voice.
“I knew I had found someone who would help me grow.”
Full story: bit.ly/DamiAlabi
August 4, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Today’s Intern Spotlight: Damilola Alabi!
Dami, a rising senior at Lincoln-Way East, spent her summer researching kidney injury. She reflects on science, mentorship, and finding her voice.
“I knew I had found someone who would help me grow.”
Full story: bit.ly/DamiAlabi
Dami, a rising senior at Lincoln-Way East, spent her summer researching kidney injury. She reflects on science, mentorship, and finding her voice.
“I knew I had found someone who would help me grow.”
Full story: bit.ly/DamiAlabi
Celebrating National Intern Day and our incredible SciHigh Summer Scholars who wrapped up their summer research experience this month!
From the bench to the poster, they brought curiosity, drive, and fresh perspectives to our work. We’re proud to have been part of their journey!
From the bench to the poster, they brought curiosity, drive, and fresh perspectives to our work. We’re proud to have been part of their journey!
July 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Celebrating National Intern Day and our incredible SciHigh Summer Scholars who wrapped up their summer research experience this month!
From the bench to the poster, they brought curiosity, drive, and fresh perspectives to our work. We’re proud to have been part of their journey!
From the bench to the poster, they brought curiosity, drive, and fresh perspectives to our work. We’re proud to have been part of their journey!
We're excited to share new publication by NUGoKidney Core PI, Dr. Eun Ji Chung, exploring the therapeutic potential of urinary extracellular vesicles in delivering functional proteins and modulating gene expression for genetic kidney disease.
📖: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
📖: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
April 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We're excited to share new publication by NUGoKidney Core PI, Dr. Eun Ji Chung, exploring the therapeutic potential of urinary extracellular vesicles in delivering functional proteins and modulating gene expression for genetic kidney disease.
📖: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
📖: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Calling all researchers in kidney, urology & hematology!
Join the Chicago KUH FORWARD Symposium on May 7 at Northwestern Feinberg.
A great opportunity to connect with fellow scientists across Chicago.
Free registration — sign up by April 16. Details: feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/chikuh...
Join the Chicago KUH FORWARD Symposium on May 7 at Northwestern Feinberg.
A great opportunity to connect with fellow scientists across Chicago.
Free registration — sign up by April 16. Details: feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/chikuh...
April 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Calling all researchers in kidney, urology & hematology!
Join the Chicago KUH FORWARD Symposium on May 7 at Northwestern Feinberg.
A great opportunity to connect with fellow scientists across Chicago.
Free registration — sign up by April 16. Details: feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/chikuh...
Join the Chicago KUH FORWARD Symposium on May 7 at Northwestern Feinberg.
A great opportunity to connect with fellow scientists across Chicago.
Free registration — sign up by April 16. Details: feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/chikuh...
Happy World Kidney Day! Let’s #SockItToKidneyDisease
Kidney disease is often a silent threat, but there are signs to watch for — like swelling in your feet and ankles.
Today, let’s raise awareness by showing off our socks and starting the conversation about kidney health! Why 🧦's? Learn more ⬇️
Kidney disease is often a silent threat, but there are signs to watch for — like swelling in your feet and ankles.
Today, let’s raise awareness by showing off our socks and starting the conversation about kidney health! Why 🧦's? Learn more ⬇️
March 13, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Happy World Kidney Day! Let’s #SockItToKidneyDisease
Kidney disease is often a silent threat, but there are signs to watch for — like swelling in your feet and ankles.
Today, let’s raise awareness by showing off our socks and starting the conversation about kidney health! Why 🧦's? Learn more ⬇️
Kidney disease is often a silent threat, but there are signs to watch for — like swelling in your feet and ankles.
Today, let’s raise awareness by showing off our socks and starting the conversation about kidney health! Why 🧦's? Learn more ⬇️
World Kidney Day is only two days away. Join us on March 13th and support millions with #KidneyDisease with #SockItToKidneyDisease!
How to join:
1. Wearing your brightest socks.
2. Take a pic.
3. Sharing it on social media with #SockItToKidneyDisease and #WorldKidneyDay, and tagging us. #MedSky
How to join:
1. Wearing your brightest socks.
2. Take a pic.
3. Sharing it on social media with #SockItToKidneyDisease and #WorldKidneyDay, and tagging us. #MedSky
March 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
World Kidney Day is only two days away. Join us on March 13th and support millions with #KidneyDisease with #SockItToKidneyDisease!
How to join:
1. Wearing your brightest socks.
2. Take a pic.
3. Sharing it on social media with #SockItToKidneyDisease and #WorldKidneyDay, and tagging us. #MedSky
How to join:
1. Wearing your brightest socks.
2. Take a pic.
3. Sharing it on social media with #SockItToKidneyDisease and #WorldKidneyDay, and tagging us. #MedSky
4 Days Left!
#MedSky & #NephSky, join us this Thursday, March 13th, for World Kidney Day and our #SockItToKidneyDisease campaign!
Help spread awareness: 850 million are affected by kidney disease worldwide, 35.5 million in the U.S.
How to join: www.nephrohub.org/about/news/2...
#MedSky & #NephSky, join us this Thursday, March 13th, for World Kidney Day and our #SockItToKidneyDisease campaign!
Help spread awareness: 850 million are affected by kidney disease worldwide, 35.5 million in the U.S.
How to join: www.nephrohub.org/about/news/2...
March 10, 2025 at 8:09 PM
4 Days Left!
#MedSky & #NephSky, join us this Thursday, March 13th, for World Kidney Day and our #SockItToKidneyDisease campaign!
Help spread awareness: 850 million are affected by kidney disease worldwide, 35.5 million in the U.S.
How to join: www.nephrohub.org/about/news/2...
#MedSky & #NephSky, join us this Thursday, March 13th, for World Kidney Day and our #SockItToKidneyDisease campaign!
Help spread awareness: 850 million are affected by kidney disease worldwide, 35.5 million in the U.S.
How to join: www.nephrohub.org/about/news/2...
This Thursday is World Kidney Day — let’s raise awareness in style!
Put on your boldest, brightest socks, snap a photo, and share it with the hashtag #SockItToKidneyDisease to highlight a key sign of kidney disease: swelling in the ankles and feet.
Let’s step up for kidney health! 🧦💖
Put on your boldest, brightest socks, snap a photo, and share it with the hashtag #SockItToKidneyDisease to highlight a key sign of kidney disease: swelling in the ankles and feet.
Let’s step up for kidney health! 🧦💖
March 9, 2025 at 3:50 PM
This Thursday is World Kidney Day — let’s raise awareness in style!
Put on your boldest, brightest socks, snap a photo, and share it with the hashtag #SockItToKidneyDisease to highlight a key sign of kidney disease: swelling in the ankles and feet.
Let’s step up for kidney health! 🧦💖
Put on your boldest, brightest socks, snap a photo, and share it with the hashtag #SockItToKidneyDisease to highlight a key sign of kidney disease: swelling in the ankles and feet.
Let’s step up for kidney health! 🧦💖
Kidney disease can often go unnoticed. A key warning sign? Swelling in the ankles and feet — something David Rush experienced firsthand.
Early detection is vital. Join us in raising awareness by sharing your socks on March 13th for #WorldKidneyDay!
More details below: #SockItToKidneyDisease
Early detection is vital. Join us in raising awareness by sharing your socks on March 13th for #WorldKidneyDay!
More details below: #SockItToKidneyDisease
March 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Kidney disease can often go unnoticed. A key warning sign? Swelling in the ankles and feet — something David Rush experienced firsthand.
Early detection is vital. Join us in raising awareness by sharing your socks on March 13th for #WorldKidneyDay!
More details below: #SockItToKidneyDisease
Early detection is vital. Join us in raising awareness by sharing your socks on March 13th for #WorldKidneyDay!
More details below: #SockItToKidneyDisease
Happy #KidneyMonth! Ready to Sock It to Kidney Disease?🧦
Join our #SockItToKidneyDisease campaign on World Kidney Day ( #WKD) by wearing your brightest socks, taking a photo, and sharing it with the #SockItToKidneyDisease & tag us!
Learn more:
www.nephrohub.org/about/news/2... #MedSky #NephSky
Join our #SockItToKidneyDisease campaign on World Kidney Day ( #WKD) by wearing your brightest socks, taking a photo, and sharing it with the #SockItToKidneyDisease & tag us!
Learn more:
www.nephrohub.org/about/news/2... #MedSky #NephSky
March 7, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Happy #KidneyMonth! Ready to Sock It to Kidney Disease?🧦
Join our #SockItToKidneyDisease campaign on World Kidney Day ( #WKD) by wearing your brightest socks, taking a photo, and sharing it with the #SockItToKidneyDisease & tag us!
Learn more:
www.nephrohub.org/about/news/2... #MedSky #NephSky
Join our #SockItToKidneyDisease campaign on World Kidney Day ( #WKD) by wearing your brightest socks, taking a photo, and sharing it with the #SockItToKidneyDisease & tag us!
Learn more:
www.nephrohub.org/about/news/2... #MedSky #NephSky
A recent article in the AHA Journal by Michael Donnan, MD, Vidhi Dalal, Susan Quaggin, and team explores the vascular effects of augmenting VEGFC signaling during kidney development, providing new insights into human renal lymphatic malformations.
Read the full article here: https://buff.ly/3E4ZLQX
Read the full article here: https://buff.ly/3E4ZLQX
January 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A recent article in the AHA Journal by Michael Donnan, MD, Vidhi Dalal, Susan Quaggin, and team explores the vascular effects of augmenting VEGFC signaling during kidney development, providing new insights into human renal lymphatic malformations.
Read the full article here: https://buff.ly/3E4ZLQX
Read the full article here: https://buff.ly/3E4ZLQX
Today, January 14th, at noon CT, the O'Brien Kidney Resource Alliance (OKRA) will host its January Forum featuring Dr. Alexander Bullen from UAB-UCSD.
Details and registration are below:
uab.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Details and registration are below:
uab.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
January 14, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Today, January 14th, at noon CT, the O'Brien Kidney Resource Alliance (OKRA) will host its January Forum featuring Dr. Alexander Bullen from UAB-UCSD.
Details and registration are below:
uab.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Details and registration are below:
uab.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
The future is bright! We’re excited to announce our 2024 fellowship matches. Welcome to Northwestern! #PurplePride #MatchDay
December 6, 2024 at 4:13 PM
The future is bright! We’re excited to announce our 2024 fellowship matches. Welcome to Northwestern! #PurplePride #MatchDay
Randy Singh is currently discussing LeaPFroG now.
Register and join: bit.ly/OKRASingh
Register and join: bit.ly/OKRASingh
December 5, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Randy Singh is currently discussing LeaPFroG now.
Register and join: bit.ly/OKRASingh
Register and join: bit.ly/OKRASingh
Join us this Thursday, 12/5, at noon for an exciting forum with Ranjit Singh Atwal,PhD exploring:
-Scalable CRISPR screening with the LeaPFrog platform
-Checkpoint inhibitors with therapeutic potential
-Advances in IgA Nephropathy treatments
This event is open to all—register here: bit.ly/OKRASingh
-Scalable CRISPR screening with the LeaPFrog platform
-Checkpoint inhibitors with therapeutic potential
-Advances in IgA Nephropathy treatments
This event is open to all—register here: bit.ly/OKRASingh
December 3, 2024 at 6:55 PM
Join us this Thursday, 12/5, at noon for an exciting forum with Ranjit Singh Atwal,PhD exploring:
-Scalable CRISPR screening with the LeaPFrog platform
-Checkpoint inhibitors with therapeutic potential
-Advances in IgA Nephropathy treatments
This event is open to all—register here: bit.ly/OKRASingh
-Scalable CRISPR screening with the LeaPFrog platform
-Checkpoint inhibitors with therapeutic potential
-Advances in IgA Nephropathy treatments
This event is open to all—register here: bit.ly/OKRASingh
Did you miss Dr. Daniel Weiner from Tufts University School of Medicine presenting on "Kidney Care Policy in the United States: 2025 and Beyond” at today's renal grand round?
A recording will be available on our YouTube channel next week. Subscribe to our channel here: bit.ly/NUGo-YT-Subs...
A recording will be available on our YouTube channel next week. Subscribe to our channel here: bit.ly/NUGo-YT-Subs...
November 21, 2024 at 7:57 PM
Did you miss Dr. Daniel Weiner from Tufts University School of Medicine presenting on "Kidney Care Policy in the United States: 2025 and Beyond” at today's renal grand round?
A recording will be available on our YouTube channel next week. Subscribe to our channel here: bit.ly/NUGo-YT-Subs...
A recording will be available on our YouTube channel next week. Subscribe to our channel here: bit.ly/NUGo-YT-Subs...
Northwestern Nephrology and The O’Brien Kidney Center,
#NUGoKidney , are excited to join #NephSky and #MedSky. We’ll share events, publications, and all things NU Nephrology.
Together, let’s #SockItToKidneyDisease 🫘
#NUGoKidney , are excited to join #NephSky and #MedSky. We’ll share events, publications, and all things NU Nephrology.
Together, let’s #SockItToKidneyDisease 🫘
November 18, 2024 at 8:37 PM
Northwestern Nephrology and The O’Brien Kidney Center,
#NUGoKidney , are excited to join #NephSky and #MedSky. We’ll share events, publications, and all things NU Nephrology.
Together, let’s #SockItToKidneyDisease 🫘
#NUGoKidney , are excited to join #NephSky and #MedSky. We’ll share events, publications, and all things NU Nephrology.
Together, let’s #SockItToKidneyDisease 🫘