Washington, DC (September 13, 2016)—The world’s largest gathering of kidney health professionals will join forces in Chicago from November 15–20, 2016, to discuss research discoveries and how to move them from bench to bedside during the American Society of Nephrology’s (ASN) Kidney Week 2016. More than 13,000 participants are expected for the annual event that focuses on improving the lives of more than 20 million Americans, and millions more worldwide, burdened by kidney disease—the ninth leading cause of death in the United States. This fall marks the association’s 50th year leading the fight against kidney diseases. The world’s premier nephrology meeting, Kidney Week provides participants opportunities to exchange knowledge, learn the latest scientific and medical advances, and listen to engaging and provocative discussions with leading experts in the field. More than 100 educational sessions with the world’s leading kidney health experts will share highlights of global scientific innovations and clinical advances in nephrology. This year’s theme—Reinventing Nephrology: From Molecule to Man—will be highlighted in new sessions focused on translational research. ASN Kidney Week 2016 will also feature nearly 3,500 posters detailing new discoveries across the spectrum of basic science, clinical, and translational research, from acute kidney injury to transplantation, to methods of addressing health disparities. The conference will also feature information about leading advances in clinical kidney medicine in the High-Impact Clinical Trials and poster sessions for the Late-Breaking Clinical Trials. Participants can also attend 10 early “pre” program educational courses, offering the latest updates in personalized medicine, advances in research, critical care, and renal pathology. Four “State-of-the-Art” lectures will explore the potential of obesity and genetics, bioelectronic medicine, diabetic nephropathy, and enteroendocrine physiology drug design for type 2 diabetes and obesity. During the week, participants will also be able to visit a scientific exposition hosting more than 150 exhibitors demonstrating cutting-edge products and services for diagnosing and treating kidney diseases. For a complete listing of Kidney Week programs and sessions, please visit: http://www.asn-online.org/kidneyweek.
Mobile users can also access the schedule via the Kidney Week App for iOS and Android at: http://www.asn-online.org/media/apps.aspx
Media RegistrationASN offers media credentials to accredited journalists that includes full access to Kidney Week activities. In addition, ASN provides registered journalists with: • Newsroom workspace with complimentary beverage service, internet access, and printer• Access to experts and facilitation of author interviews• Embargoed advance presentations of the High-Impact Clinical TrialsAdvance registration is strongly recommended. Review the ASN Media Accreditation and Press Policies at: http://www.asn-online.org/about/press/policies/ASN_Press_policies.pdf Apply for Kidney Week Media Credentials at: https://www.asn-online.org/about/press/registration/home.aspx
About ASN Kidney Week 2016ASN Kidney Week 2016, the largest nephrology meeting of its kind, will provide a forum for more than 13,000 professionals to discuss the latest findings in kidney health research and engage in educational sessions related to advances in the care of patients with kidney and related disorders. About the American Society of NephrologyFounded in 1966, and with more than 16,000 members, the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) leads the fight against kidney diseases by educating health professionals, sharing new knowledge, advancing research, and advocating the highest quality of care for patients. ###
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