ASN 2013: The Global Kidney Care Community Meets in Atlanta

The American Society of Nephrology’s (ASN’s) Kidney Week, the world’s premier nephrology conference, is upon us again. This year more than 13,000 kidney professionals from across the globe will descend on Atlanta, Ga., for a week of sharing knowledge, learning the latest scientific and medical advances and engaging in provocative discussions that will help usher in a better tomorrow in kidney care.

ASN is changing the focus of Kidney Week in 2013 to innovation and individualization. In a preview video, ASN executive director Tod Ibrahim spoke with ASN president Bruce Molitoris, MD, FASN, about what’s new. After watching it, I am excited to know that attendees will be gaining more real-world information to carry home and use directly for patient care. Additionally, attendees will enjoy expanded early programs, more basic science sessions and a new and enhanced Kidney Week 2013 app.

I wanted to take this opportunity to provide a few resources I think will help you navigate Kidney Week 2013.

Visit the DaVita® Booth at ASN
Whether you are interested in learning about home modalities and the next generation of clinical initiatives, discussing the latest in integrated care and nephrology research, partnering domestically or internationally or finding additional resources for you and your patients, visit DaVita at booth #1105 during ASN. You’ll have a chance to meet with our world-class physician leaders and learn more about a variety of topics that impact us as nephrologists.

Visit DaVita.com/ASN2013 to get an exclusive look at the clinical resources, physician-led discussions and other useful information that will be highlighted at DaVita’s booth (#1105) this year at ASN Kidney Week.

Social Media at ASN

Join the conversation at ASN via social media. You can follow the #kidneywk13 hashtag to keep up with the latest tweets, pictures and more. You can also follow @ASNKidney, ASN’s Twitter account, for updates about happenings at the conference. I’ll be tweeting from @DrNissenson during the conference, as well.

If you’re attending ASN next week, stop by and introduce yourself during my in-booth discussion on Friday, Nov. 8, from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Dr. Stephen McMurray and I will be discussing the recent activity in integrated care and nephrology.