Pioneering Kidney Care: Innovations and Challenges Ahead
Frontiers in Kidney Medicine & Biointelligence
Release Date: 09/17/2024
The Credit Dilemma – Ethics of Authorship in Modern Research
Frontiers in Kidney Medicine & Biointelligence
Who truly deserves credit for a scientific publication? How can fairness and transparency in authorship strengthen research integrity? In this episode of Frontiers in Kidney Medicine & BioIntelligence, Dr. Len Usvyat talks with Dr. Lisa Rasmussen, Professor of Philosophy at UNC Charlotte and Editor-in-Chief of Accountability in Research. Together, they explore: • Why authorship remains the “currency” of academic success • How lack of universal standards fuels conflict • The rise of “gift” and “ghost” authorship • How AI is reshaping accountability in science • Best...
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Nephrology First and AI Second | Season Premiere of Frontiers in Kidney Medicine and Biointelligence
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Welcome to the new season of Frontiers in Kidney Medicine and Biointelligence! In our season-opening episode, Len Usvyat speaks with Dr. Navdeep Tangri, MD, PhD, FRCPC, Professor of Medicine at the University of Manitoba, whose pioneering work transformed chronic kidney disease care through the development of the Kidney Failure Risk Equation (KFRE). Dr. Tangri shares his journey from early neural network experiments to creating one of the most widely implemented risk equations in nephrology. The conversation spans global validation of predictive models, the importance of guidelines and...
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The Gift of Life & Its Impact
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In this special World Kidney Day episode of Frontiers in Kidney Medicine and Biology, we explore the life-changing power of kidney donation through the deeply personal stories of our guests: ✅ Dr. Maria E. Ferris, MD, MPH, PhD – A pediatric nephrologist, researcher, and a kidney donor to her son.✅ Ted Ferris – A three-time kidney transplant recipient sharing his experience from childhood to adulthood.✅ Chris Ivimey – An altruistic kidney donor who gave the gift of life to a stranger, creating a ripple effect of organ transplants. 🔎 What you’ll learn in this...
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A Legacy of Innovation: Transitioning Leadership at the Renal Research Institute
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In this special episode of Frontiers in Kidney Medicine and Biology, Dr. Peter Kotanko reflects on his impactful leadership at the Renal Research Institute as he transitions the reins to Dr. Len Usvyat, Senior Vice President, Head of Renal Research Institute Advanced Analytics, Research & Insights. Together, they discuss: The evolution of data analytics and its impact on kidney care AI advancements and their future role in healthcare Building global collaborations and fostering diverse, innovative teams Join us for a thought-provoking...
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Pioneering Kidney Care: Innovations and Challenges Ahead
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In this episode of Frontiers in Kidney Medicine and Biology, we have the honor of hosting Dr. Kirk Campbell, a renowned nephrologist from Mount Sinai Hospital and the newly elected President-Elect of the National Kidney Foundation. Dr. Campbell and our host, Dr. Peter Kotanko, discuss groundbreaking advancements in kidney care, including the role of AI, home diagnostics, and the impact of social determinants on kidney health. They also explore the challenges facing the nephrology workforce and the importance of early detection in preventing kidney disease progression. Tune in to this...
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Emerging Leaders at the Renal Research Institute
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In this episode of Frontiers in Kidney Medicine and Biology, we are honored to feature Dr. Ana Catalina Alvarez Elias and Dr. Rasha Hussein, both research scientists at the Renal Research Institute and members of the International Society of Nephrology’s Emerging Leaders Program 2024 cohort. 🌟 Episode Highlights: Discover Dr. Ana Catalina Alvarez Elias’s journey from Mexico to Canada and her dedication to pediatric kidney care. Hear Dr. Rasha Hussein’s firsthand experiences in Sudan during civil unrest and her focus on improving epidemiology and registries. Learn about the...
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CONVINCE Study
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In this episode of #Frontiers in Kidney Medicine and Biology, Dr. Peter Blankestijn from the Department of Nephrology at the University Medical Center, Utrecht; Krister Cromm, Expert Director of Patient Experience and Clinical Research at Fresenius Medical Care; and Dr. Sandip Mitra, Consultant Nephrologist and Honorary Lecturer at the University of Manchester, join Dr. Peter Kotanko, Head of Biomedical Evidence Generation and the Renal Research Institute, to talk about the groundbreaking CONVINCE Study and the impressive results that came from it. Learn how this study came to fruition and its...
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Peritoneal Dialysis Accessibility
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The Renal Research Institute is excited to be back with #Frontiers in Kidney Medicine and Biology, where Dr. Peter Kotanko, Head of Biomedical Evidence Generation and the Renal Research Institute, discusses and shares the latest knowledge and advances in kidney research. In this episode, Dr. Edwina Brown, Consultant Nephrologist and President of the International Society of Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD) sits down with Dr. Kotanko to talk about her goals as president of the ISPD and her plans to make peritoneal dialysis more accessible to low- and middle- income countries.
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Solutes, Scaling, Sex: are we getting the dosing of dialysis, right?
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Join Dr. Peter Kotanko, MD, FASN, Head of Biomedical Evidence Generation and Renal Research Institute, and John Daugirdas, MD, FACP, FASN, Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Illinois School of Medicine at Chicago, as they discuss aspects of dialysis patient prescription.
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Aging across the animal kingdom: lessons for humanity?
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Join Dr. Peter Kotanko, MD, FASN, Head of Biomedical Evidence Generation and Renal Research Institute, and Peter Stenvinkel, MD, PhD, Professor of Renal Medicine at Karolinska Institutet they discuss the principles of early vascular aging in chronic kidney disease. We will also discuss what we can learn from the animal kingdom in order to identify novel opportunities to slow down the aging process in humans with the burden of lifestyle diseases. We will also discuss the role of and identification of biomarkers of biological age.
info_outlineIn this episode of Frontiers in Kidney Medicine and Biology, we have the honor of hosting Dr. Kirk Campbell, a renowned nephrologist from Mount Sinai Hospital and the newly elected President-Elect of the National Kidney Foundation. Dr. Campbell and our host, Dr. Peter Kotanko, discuss groundbreaking advancements in kidney care, including the role of AI, home diagnostics, and the impact of social determinants on kidney health. They also explore the challenges facing the nephrology workforce and the importance of early detection in preventing kidney disease progression. Tune in to this insightful conversation and stay ahead of the curve in kidney medicine!