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Mabel L. Purkerson, MD, Professor Emerita of Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine, was honored by the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) as a 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. Established in 1969, the Alumni Awards celebrate graduates of all six MUSC colleges who have demonstrated significant professional accomplishments and leadership. Dr. Purkerson, a […] The…
WashU Nephrology is proud to celebrate three researchers who have been selected for the 2026 KidneyCure Awards. KidneyCure, a foundation established by the American Society of Nephrology, supports researchers across all career stages to foster innovation and breakthroughs in kidney disease treatment. It is the largest private foundation dedicated exclusively to kidney research in the […] The post…
We are proud to welcome our 2026 renal transplant fellows to WashU Nephrology. Our Transplant Nephrology Fellowship offers a deeply immersive year within one of the country’s leading kidney transplant programs, where fellows gain experience across the full spectrum of transplant care. We are excited for the energy, dedication, and new ideas they will contribute […] The post WashU Nephrology…
We are excited to welcome the physicians joining our WashU Nephrology Fellowship Program for 2026–2028. Each fellow brings unique strengths, perspectives, and passions to our community, and we look forward to learning from them, supporting them, and celebrating their growth over the next two years. The post WashU Nephrology Welcomes our 2026-2028 Renal Fellows appeared first on Division of…
WashU Nephrology is proud to announce that Naoka Murakami, MD, PhD, assistant professor of medicine, has been honored by the American Society of Transplantation (AST) for her outstanding contributions to the field of transplant nephrology. The award recognizes her scientific leadership, commitment to improving long‑term transplant outcomes, and her growing national impact as a physician‑scientist.…
Please join us in welcoming Zheng Hu, MD, MSc, as the new Clinical Research Coordinator for our Glomerular Center of Excellence. The center diagnoses and treats glomerular diseases through a collaborative effort among nephrologists, pathologists, and coordinators. Originally from China, Zheng has called the St. Louis area home for the past 10 years. She brings a […] The post Zheng Hu Joins…
WashU Nephrology will host the 4th Annual Glomerular Diseases Symposium: An Update on Disease Mechanisms and Management, on Friday and Saturday, September 11-12, 2026, at the Eric P. Newman Education Center on the WashU Medical Campus. This two‑day, in‑person program brings together leading experts to share the latest advances in the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment […] The post Save the…
WashU Nephrology is proud to celebrate the promotions, effective July 1, 2026, of four outstanding faculty members whose achievements keep our division at the forefront of renal care, transplantation, and nephrology research. Please join us in congratulating Monica Chang‑Panesso, MD; Massini Merzkani, MD; Rohan Paul, MBBS; and Timothy Yau, MD, on their well‑deserved promotions. The post…
Join us in celebrating our WashU Nephrology colleagues who have reached Length of Service milestones this year. Their hard work, loyalty, and commitment help shape our division, and we thank each of them for being such an important part of our team. Visit the Staff Milestone Awards hub and find the full list of WashU […] The post Congratulations to our 2026 Milestone Award Recipients appeared…
Maheen Khan, MD, a recent graduate of our Nephrology Fellowship Program, will join the WashU Nephrology faculty as assistant professor on July 1, 2026. Dr. Khan earned her medical degree from Dow Medical College, Pakistan. She served as a house officer at Dr. Ruth K Pfau Civil Hospital, the country’s busiest tertiary care public hospital, before […] The post WashU Nephrology Fellowship Graduate…
