The ASN Foundation for Kidney Research Endows Five Career Development Grants
Newswise — Washington, DC (October 16, 2018)—In 2016, the ASN Foundation for Kidney Research launched the Securing the Future Campaign with the goal to endow the Career Development Grants Program. The campaign has since raised more than $22 million through generous contributions from industry, individual donors, and the American Society of Nephrology (ASN).
Due to these efforts, the foundation is pleased to announce that five Career Development Grants have been endowed in 2018:
- One Joseph V. Bonventre Career Development Grant
This grant, endowed by Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., and ASN, honors former ASN President Joseph V. Bonventre, MD, PhD, FASN, for his work in kidney cellular injury and repair mechanisms. The two-year grant is awarded every other year in any area of nephrology research.
- Two Carl W. Gottschalk Research Scholar Grants
ASN honors the pioneering kidney researcher and former ASN President Carl W. Gottschalk, MD, with two new and two continuing grants annually. These grants will be awarded in any area of nephrology research.
- One John Merrill Grant in Transplantation
This grant is named for John P. Merrill, MD, who led the first successful kidney transplant. The grant will be available annually in support of investigators performing biomedical research related to transplantation.
- One Norman Siegel Research Scholar Grant in Pediatrics
Former ASN president Norman J. Siegel, MD, FASN, is widely acknowledged as one of the foremost pediatric nephrologists. The grant, available annually, supports researchers in pediatric nephrology.
Through endowing these five grants, the ASN Foundation and its contributors (from industry, individuals, and ASN) are building on the achievements of these outstanding leaders by ensuring future funding for early career investigators conducting groundbreaking research. To join these efforts and support additional grants, please visit https://www.asn-online.org/foundation/donate.
About the ASN Foundation for Kidney Research
The ASN Foundation for Kidney Research was established in 2012 and funds the Ben J. Lipps Research Fellowship Program, the Career Development Grants Program, the William and Sandra Bennett Clinical Scholars Program, the American Society of Nephrology-Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development Program, and the ASN Pre-Doctoral Fellowship Award. For more information on the ASN Foundation for Kidney Research, please visit www.asn-online.org/foundation, contact [email protected], or call (202) 640-4660.
About the American Society of Nephrology
Since 1966, ASN has been leading the fight to prevent, treat, and cure kidney diseases throughout the world by educating health professionals and scientists, advancing research and innovation, communicating new knowledge, and advocating for the highest quality care for patients. ASN has more than 20,000 members representing 131 countries. For more information, please visit www.asn-online.org.
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