{"id":4336,"date":"2026-06-16T14:06:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T18:06:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/nephrology\/?p=4336"},"modified":"2026-06-16T14:18:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T18:18:18","slug":"congratulations-dr-waikar-as-the-recipient-of-asns-2026-distinguished-mentor-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/nephrology\/2026\/06\/16\/congratulations-dr-waikar-as-the-recipient-of-asns-2026-distinguished-mentor-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Congratulations Dr. Waikar as the recipient of ASN\u2019s 2026 Distinguished Mentor Award!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Waikar<\/p>\n

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ASN Lifetime and Midcareer Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n

Announcing the 2026\u00a0Recipients<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Nephrology is shaped by extraordinary professionals whose leadership, innovation, and dedication continue to advance kidney health and improve the lives of people with kidney diseases. Each year, the American Society of Nephrology honors individuals who have made exceptional contributions to patient care, research, education, and service through our lifetime achievement and midcareer awards. At the heart of these accomplishments is a deep commitment to compassion, collaboration, and excellence.<\/p>\n

As President of the American Society of Nephrology, I am delighted to present the 2026 award recipients. Their achievements reflect the core themes of this year\u2019s annual meeting\u2014leadership, innovation, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to advancing the field of nephrology and improving outcomes for people living with kidney diseases.<\/p>\n

Please join me in congratulating these outstanding professionals, whose accomplishments and dedication continue to inspire our community and strengthen the future of kidney care and research.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Samir M. Parikh, MD, FASN <\/strong>
\nPresident
\nAmerican Society of Nephrology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ASN Lifetime Achievement Awards<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Belding H. Scribner Award<\/strong>
\nTom Greene, PhD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n		\n\n\n\n\n
John P. Peters Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

Adeera Levin, MD, FRCPC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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ASN-AHA Donald W. Seldin Young Investigator Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jordana B. Cohen, MD, MS, FASN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n

\n\n\n\n\n
Robert G. Narins Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ravindra L. Mehta, MD, MBBS, DM, FASN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Homer W. Smith Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

Matthias Kretzler, MD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n
Barbara T. Murphy Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sharon M. Moe, MD, FASN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

ASN Midcareer Awards<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Distinguished Clinical Service Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

Arwa Nada, MD, MSc<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n

\n\n\n\n\n
Distinguished Leader Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tara I. Chang, MD, MS, FASN<\/p>\n

Timmy C. Lee, MD, MPH, FASN<\/p>\n

Leonardo V. Riella, MD, PhD, FASN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Distinguished Educator Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

Suzanne Boyle, MD, MS, FASN<\/p>\n

Sana Waheed, MD, FASN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n

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Distinguished Mentor Award <\/strong><\/p>\n

Sushrut S. Waikar, MD, MPH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Distinguished Researcher Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rahul Chanchlani, MD, MBBS, MS, FASN<\/p>\n

Madhav C. Menon, MBBS, MD<\/p>\n

Meghan E. Sise, MD, MS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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