Upcoming Events

Nephrotic Syndrome Study Network (NEPTUNE)
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
October 2-3, 2011

NEPTUNE includes patients presenting with significant proteinuria with a clinical indication for a kidney biopsy. The study participants will be classified according to the kidney biopsy results into one of three subcohorts, including Minimal change disease/Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis; Membranous nephropathy; and other conditions. https://rarediseasesnetwork.epi.usf.edu/NEPTUNE/

Walk the Walk / Kidney & Urology Foundation of America
Central Park, Manhattan, New York, USA
October 30, 2011

The Kidney & Urology Foundation of America, Inc., is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping people avoid the debilitating effects of kidney and urologic diseases – disorders affecting as many as 70 million Americans today. Their annual WALK the WALK for Organ and Tissue Donation is a fun and healthy way of raising awareness of the importance of organ and tissue donation and how easy it is to become a donor. Check-in at 9:30 am; the Walk starts at 11 am. http://ny.kidneywalkthewalk.org/sponsor/pledge.php?pid=5123

American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Annual Conference
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
November 8-13, 2011

More than 13,000 kidney professionals from around the globe will come together to exchange knowledge, learn the latest scientific and medical advances, and listen to engaging and provocative exchanges between leading experts in the field. ASN leads the fight against kidney disease by educating health professionals, sharing new knowledge, advancing research, and advocating the highest quality care for patients. http://www.asn-online.org/education_and_meetings/kidneyweek/

9th International Podocyte Conference
Miami, Florida, USA
April 22-25, 2012

Visceral epitelial cells (also known as podocytes) are in the Bowman's capsule in the kidneys. The capsule (also known as Glomeruli) filters blood and separates proteins and large molecules. Membraneous Nephropathy is a form of Nephrotic Syndrome, which is closely associated with protein leaking from Glomeruli into urine. This conference addresses the latest advances and brings together thought leaders in Glomerular Disease. www.podocytemiami.org