WashU Medicine Division of Nephrology

08/22/2025

Excited to announce that Kathryn Riner, MS, RD, LD, has been named Clinic Manager of WashU Nephrology's newest dialysis unit - Village Square Dialysis Center - effective 9/1/25. Her leadership and compassion make her a perfect fit for this role!

Kathryn is enthusiastic about supporting her team and fostering a collaborative environment. “I know every person plays an important role in the work we do in taking excellent care of our patients,” she says. Read more about Kathryn:

Congratulations to Kathryn Riner, MS, RD, LD, who will serve as Clinic Manager at our newest dialysis unit, Village Square Dialysis Center in Hazelwood, MO, effective September 1, 2025. Kathryn, who joined WashU Nephrology in 2023 as a registered dietitian and nutritionist, brings a wealth of expert...

08/13/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Monica Chang-Panesso on receiving a KidneyCure Transition to Independence Grant, a foundation of the American Society of Nephrology! Her project explores the role of metabolic reprogramming in the repair capacity of the aged kidney. See more:

Monica Chang-Panesso, MD, Assistant Professor, WashU Medicine Division of Nephrology, has been awarded funding from the KidneyCure Transition to Independence Grants Program, a foundation of the American Society of Nephrology (ASN). This prestigious program supports early-career investigators in es...

08/11/2025

Congratulations to WashU Medicine nephrologists named 2025
Castle Connolly Top Doctors: WashU Nephrology's Drs. Benjamin Humphreys, Patricia Kao, Tingting Li, Will Ross, Marcos Rothstein, Paul Scheel Jr., and Pediatric's Keith Hruska. Making us proud!!!

WashU Med Hospital Medicine is proud to celebrate 166 faculty on the Top Doc list! See More:

Congratulations to our WashU Medicine nephrologists named to the 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctors® list! Castle Connolly Top Doctors represent the top 7% of physicians nationwide, selected through a careful review of peer nominations, professional achievements, and excellence in patient care.  Thi...

08/09/2025

Congratulations to all WashU Med Department of Medicine's 166 faculty members selected for the 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctors list!

Special Shoutout to WashU Medicine nephrologists named as 2025 : WashU Medicine Division of Nephrology's Drs. Benjamin Humphrey, Patricia Kao, Tingting Li, Will Ross, Marcos Rothstein, Paul Scheel Jr., and Pediatric's Dr. Keith Hruska!
Making us proud!!!

The Department of Medicine is proud to announce that 166 of our faculty have been selected for the 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctors® list.

The Top Doctors® selection process is entirely merit-based. Doctors cannot pay to be listed. These doctors are best-in-class healthcare providers, embodying excellence in clinical care as well as interpersonal skills. More information can be found at the Top Doctors® website. This list is also published every August by St. Louis Magazine.

Congratulations to all of our outstanding faculty.

Learn more> https://internalmedicine.wustl.edu/2025-castle-connolly-top-doctors/

08/04/2025

WashU Nephrology researcher Jeffrey Miner, PhD, FASN, was among the 35 participants at the Alport Syndrome Research & Regulatory Workshop recently held in Cambridge, MA. Sponsored by the Alport Syndrome Foundation, the two-day event brought together experts in the field, all dedicated to advancing therapeutic development for this rare genetic kidney disease.
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Jeffrey Miner, PhD, FASN, Eduardo and Judith Slatopolsky Professor of Medicine in Nephrology at Washington University, was among the 35 workshop participants of the Alport Syndrome Research & Regulatory Workshop recently held in Cambridge, MA. Sponsored by the Alport Syndrome Foundation (ASF), the t...

07/25/2025

We are so proud of our chief, Dr. Benjamin Humphreys, on his appointment to the board of the Journal of Clinical Investigation as an Associate Editor!

A prominent figure in kidney research and regenerative medicine, Dr. Humphreys will contribute to JCI’s mission of advancing breakthrough discoveries in basic and clinical biomedical science, driving innovation and shaping the future of medicine.

Congratulations, Dr. Humphreys!

WashU Nephrology proudly congratulates Benjamin Humphreys, MD, PhD, Chief of the Division of Nephrology, on his appointment as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Clinical Investigation (JCI). A prominent figure in kidney research and regenerative medicine, Dr. Humphreys joins the editorial board...

07/24/2025

We are thrilled to welcome our 2025 renal fellows to the WashU Nephrology team: Drs. Zainulabdeen Alsaedi, Hamza Yousef Ikrai, and Mahmoud Musa!

We look forward to the knowledge, dedication, and fresh perspective each fellow will contribute to our dynamic transplant program. Please follow the link to read all about them: https://nephrology.wustl.edu/washu-nephrology-welcomes-our-2025-renal-transplant-fellows/

07/16/2025

Registration is now OPEN for WashU Nephrology’s 3rd Annual Glomerular Disease Symposium, Sept 5-6, 2025! Organized and chaired by Dr. Tingting Li, the symposium will focus on the lates cutting-edge advances in glomerular disease mechanisms and management.

Register here: https://washu.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=5&EID=56413

New additions this year include Renal Pathology Workshop w/ expert-led GN case breakouts.

🎓 Trainees attend FREE ✈️ Travel grants available for non-WashU trainees 🍽️ Product theaters + meals 🤝 Networking dinner on Sept 5 and more!

For more info: https://nephrology.wustl.edu/washu-nephrology-glomerular-disease-symposium/

07/11/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Muhammad Yasir Baloch to WashU Nephrology as Assistant Professor of Medicine and Director of Fellowship Outreach!

Yasir is a 2025 graduate of our fellowship program, where he served as Chief Fellow. He is a digital innovator, an advocate for the use AI in everyday kidney care and is passionate about mentoring future nephrologists. He is also a true adventurer and a devoted cat-dad to his beloved Badal. Read all about Yasir in the link:

We are proud to welcome Muhammad Yasir Baloch, MD, as Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology at Washington University, effective July 1, 2025. A 2025 graduate of our Nephrology Fellowship Program, Dr. Baloch will also serve as Director of Fellowship Outreach and Recruitment. D...

07/07/2025

We are thrilled to welcome our new renal fellows, 2025-2027 - Drs. Catey Ashlyn Abbott, Kevser Akyuz Yesilyaprak, Jacob Lambertsen, Meng Hsun Lee, Bibi Shazeeda Razak and Hoang Anh Tang. Please follow the link to meet the newest members of the WashU Nephrology team:

We are excited to welcome the exceptional physicians joining our WashU Nephrology Fellowship Program for 2025-2027.  Each brings a unique talent, passion and commitment to the field of nephrology and to our division.

06/25/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Yili Fang, a postdoc in the Y. Maggie Chen laboratory, who has been awarded a 2025 American Heart Association (AHA) Postdoctoral Fellowship for his project to develop a biotherapeutic protein to treat uromodulin-associated CKD.

"[The funding] will help me establish a strong foundation for an independent scientific career centering on development of novel therapies for kidney disease," says Fang.

Yili Fang, MD, PhD, a Postdoctoral Research Scholar in the Ying Maggie Chen laboratory, has been awarded a prestigious 2025 American Heart Association (AHA) Postdoctoral Fellowship for his project “Develop a Biotherapeutic Protein to Treat Uromodulin-Associated Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).” Thi...

06/23/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Leslie Gewin, Andreas Herrlich, and Charbel Khoury on their well-deserved promotions, effective July 1, 2025.

These well-earned achievements reflect their dedication, groundbreaking research and exceptional contributions to nephrology and to WashU Nephrology! Read more:

We are delighted to announce the promotions of the following faculty, effective July 1, 2025. These well-earned achievements reflect their dedication, groundbreaking research and exceptional contributions to nephrology and to our division.