Nephrology at Boston University

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Boston University's Contribution to Nephrology

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Congratulations Dr. Waikar as the recipient of ASN’s 2026 Distinguished Mentor Award!

  ASN Lifetime and Midcareer Awards Announcing the 2026 Recipients   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 […]

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Congratulations Professor Francis on your April 2026 Promotion!

Jean Francis, MD, Medicine/Nephrology, specializes in the early detection and diagnosis of thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA), management of BK virus infection, antibody-mediated rejection, recurrent glomerulonephritis and metabolic disorders that occur after kidney transplantation. A UNOS-certified transplant nephrologist, he serves as medical director of the kidney transplant program at Boston Medical Center (BMC), clinical co-director of the ARC […]

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Congratulations to Dr. David Salant for being selected as this year’s recipient of the Jerome Klein Award!

The Jerome Klein Award for Physician Excellence was established in 2010 to commemorate Klein’s 50 years of service to Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine/BMC and is presented annually to a physician who shares Dr. Klein’s attributes, including clinical and research excellence, leadership, and dedicated commitment to education and mentoring.

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