News Archive
DOM Announcement: Center for Cross Organ Vascular Pathology (COVP)
The Department of Medicine and Section of Nephrology are delighted to announce the creation of the Center for Cross Organ Vascular Pathology (COVP), directed by Dr. Vipul Chitalia. The COVP will focus on unlocking the underpinnings of vascular pathophysiology in different organs (peripheral vasculature, heart, kidneys, lungs, brain, and eye, More
“Molecular Characterization of Membranous Nephropathy” Published in JASN
Congratulations to Dr. Laurence Beck whose paper, "Molecular Characterization of Membranous Nephropathy," has been published in JASN! An early access version is now available here.
Boston Globe Article Features BMC Kidney Transplant Story
The Boston Globe has published a story highlighting a BMC kidney transplant recipient. Read the full article here.
National Kidney Foundation Honors Jean Francis, MD
This article was originally posted by BUSM. Jean Francis, MD, associate professor of medicine, was awarded an Excellence in Transplant and Nephrology award by the National Kidney Foundation (NKF). The award honors members of their community who have been outstanding in the promotion of kidney health and the fight against kidney... More
Kidney Disease Mortality in the USA: a Call for Eliminating Inequities
Dr. Titilayo Ilori and Karen Lasser's Editorial on Kidney Disease Mortality in the USA Link to Editorial https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/PKLNCmZ6G4HyvYxqFOPs9F?domain=trebuchet.public.springernature.app
New York Times publishes article to Honor Mary Mahoney
Mary Eliza Mahoney is the namesake of the Boston dialysis center Link to article
SGLT2 Perspective Article by Sophie Claudel, Insa Schmidt & Ashish Verma Published in Kidney360
Congratulations to Drs. Sophie Claudel, Insa Schmidt, and Ashish Verma of BUMC's Section of Nephrology on the publishing of their perspectives article, "A Call for Implementation Science: Achieving Equitable Access to SGLT2 Inhibitors," in ASN's Kidney360 Journal. The section is proud of Drs. Claudel, Schmidt, and Verma for calling early... More
Drs. Beck, Bhatia, Havasi, and Stern Among Boston Magazine “Top Docs” 2022
Congratulations to Dr. Laurence Beck, Dr. Jesse Bhatia, Dr. Andrea Havasi, and Dr. Lauren Stern of BU/BMC's Section of Nephrology for being named "Top Docs" for 2022 in Boston Magazine! They are among one hundred and eleven BMC physicians named to the list for the exceptional care they provide to... More
Dr. David Salant Selected as Robert Dawson Evans Distinguished Professor of Medicine
Congratulations to Dr. David Salant who has been selected as a Robert Dawson Evans Distinguished Professor of Medicine. The goal of this honorific designation is to acknowledge faculty at the Professorial rank whose academic achievements have had an exceptional impact on their field in research, education, or clinical care. The award... More
Dr. Andrea Havasi Promoted to Associate Professor of Medicine
Congratulations to Dr. Andrea Havasi who was promoted in November, 2021 to Associate Professor of Medicine at BUMC! Dr. Havasi specializes in the kidney complications of amyloidosis. Her earliest post-doctoral studies focused on ischemic renal tubular cell injury that led to subsequent studies on the harmful effects of proteinuria on... More