Controversies in Nephrology Event Recap

Thank you to all of our sponsors, moderators, judges, mentors and fellows who made this year's Controversies in Nephrology Debates a fun, successful evening of healthy competition and networking!

(l-r) Dr. Atta Ullah, Dr. David Leehey, Dr. Julia Schneider, and Dr. Roger Teran. Photo from Dr. Teran

Congratulations to 2025's winners:

Debate 1: University of Chicago Medicine (pro)

Topic: Xenotransplantation is a more viable option than the artificial kidney

Fellows: Dr. Nicholas Kowalczyk & Dr. Ryan Song

​Mentors: Dr. Beatrice Concepcion & Dr. Michelle Josephson

Debate 2: Loyola University Medicine (con)

Topic: Sodium bicarbonate supplementation should be routinely used in chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with metabolic acidosis

Fellows: Dr. Roger Teran & Dr. Atta Ullah

Mentors: Dr. David Leehey & Dr. Julia Schneider

Audience Favorite: Loyola University Medicine

Fellows: Dr. Roger Teran & Dr. Atta Ullah

Mentors: Dr. David Leehey & Dr. Julia Schneider

Photos coming soon!