When diagnosed with a rare disease, patients can find hope by connecting with people who understand their experience. Many patient-centered organizations address this need by providing community, education, and advocacy for those affected by specific diseases. One example is the IgA Nephropathy Foundation (IGAN), an organization dedicated to finding a cure for IgA Nephropathy (IgAN). […]
On Wednesday, January 18, Dr. Lama Noureddine will receive the Culturally Responsive Health Care Award from Dr. Jean Robillard, Vice President of Medical Affairs and Dean of Carver College of Medicine. This will take place during Dr. Robillard’s UI Health Care Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Lecture in the Prem Sahai Auditorium. The Culturally […]
Eight members of the University of Iowa, most of whom are members our Division of Nephrology, participated in last month’s American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Educational Symposia, “Kidney Week 2016,” in Chicago. More than 15,000 attendees filled the halls of McCormick Place for five days to network, instruct, and present the latest advancements and discoveries […]