Professional Events: Renal Roundtables
renal roundtable lecture series
professional education & networking
The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois' Renal Roundtable series features an evening medical education program for professionals in renal care that focuses on a select topic of clinical relevance to advance the understanding, treatment, and prevention of kidney disease and related conditions.
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Nephrologists, fellows, APPs and NPs are invited to attend. The lecture and dinner are complimentary but registration is required. ​
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For More Information
Please contact Viola Brown
roundtable topic
IgA Nephropathy: Prognosis,
Pathogenesis, and Progress
During the program, participants will explore the following objectives:
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Explore the clinical burden of lgA nephropathy
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Raise awareness of the potential progression to ESKD in patients with persistent proteinuria and the importance of timely diagnosis and management
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Increase understanding of the pathophysiology of lgA nephropathy and the role of APRIL and the 4-hit process
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Review the evolving treatment landscape
Presenter: Osama Amro, MD
speaker
meet the expert
Osama Amro, MD
Director of Nephrology
Swedish Providence​
Osama Amro, MD, is Director of Nephrology at Swedish Providence in Seattle. With a visionary approach, he helps to lead NKF’s professional education in the Pacific Northwest while also serving on NKF’s Advisory Board covering CA, NV, OR, WA. His passionate focus on healthcare and education transforms patient outcomes and inspires his peers across the medical community.
program sponsor
you make the difference
The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is able to offer professional development programming, conduct educational seminars, and support research with the help of our passionate supporters, and a remarkable team of dedicated sponsors. Please contact Rachel DePauw at rdepauw@nkfi.org for more information on sponsorship.
