ASN Podcast

Srinath Yadlapalli, MD, and Felicia Speed, PhD, LMSW, discuss how nephrology social workers help people living with kidney diseases prepare for disasters, relocate safely, coordinate care, access support, and navigate complex emergencies.

Mabel Purkerson, MD, Leon Fine, MD, and Gabriel Danovitch, MD, reflect on the life and legacy of Neal Bricker, MD, and discuss his research, mentorship, and contributions to nephrology with host Andrew Cohen, MD.

Host David Goldfarb, MD, and guest Ankur Shah, MD, FASN, examine why sustainability matters in dialysis, from water, energy, and waste demands to patient access and practical approaches for more resilient kidney care.

Dr. Tushar Chopra and Dr. Corey Cavanaugh break down how newer therapies change infection risk, which vaccines to give and when, and practical strategies you can use to prevent infections in patients living with glomerular diseases.

In Part Two, Dr. Gopa Green shares how she coordinated a regional response to the Tubbs Fire while facing personal loss, the challenges health care teams faced, and lessons for recovery and stronger disaster preparedness.

Former ASN Pres. Deidra Crews joins Tod Ibrahim and Lauren Ahearn to discuss the updated ASN eGFR Toolkit 2.0, including race-free eGFR equations, expanded clinical guidance, and resources designed to support kidney function assessment and patient care.

Dr. Gopa Green recounts surviving the Tubbs Fire while leading dialysis care during the crisis. She shares lessons on rapid communication, dialysis center disruptions, and supporting people receiving in-center dialysis, home dialysis, and transplant care.

Martina McGrath, MBChB, FASN, Ihab Michel Wahba, MD, FASN, and Amir Kazory, MD, FASN, join guest Ashish Upadhyay, MD, and Sushrut S. Waikar, MD, MPH, to discuss "AKI in 2026: Emerging Evidence and Evolving Clinical Practice," from nephSAP Vol. 25, No. 2.

Part Two continues with Srinath Yadlapalli, MD, Lori-Ann Fisher, MD, and Racquel Lowe-Jones, MD, discussing water quality, coordination with hospital administration and the Ministry of Health, and the broader recovery process.

ASN CEO & EVP Tod Ibrahim and Sr. Policy & Govt. Affairs Coord. Lauren Ahearn discuss an upcoming opportunity for the kidney community to get involved in a federal data standardization and interoperability initiative and the 2026 NBLU conference.