
Lectures and Schedule
On behalf of the New York Society of Nephrology (NYSN), we are excited to announce the speakers for our 2025-2026 annual virtual lecture series for the New York Society of Nephrology.
These lectures will take place virtually via Zoom, on Wednesdays of the month from 7-8 PM ET. Please mark these dates in your calendars.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.

Ashita Tolwani, MD, MS, FASN
- Professor of Medicine
- DCI Edwin A. Rutsky Endowed Chair in Nephrology
- University of Alabama, Birmingham
Jan 14, 2026, 7-8 PM ET

Heather Reich, MD CM, PhD, FRCP
- Oreopoulos-Baxter Division Director of Nephrology
- Professor, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
- Nephrologist, Clinical Scientist, University Health Network
Feb 11, 2026, 7-8 PM ET

Kianoush B. Kashani, MD, MS, FASN
- Professor of Medicine
- Nephrology and Intensive Care
- Digital Health, Chair
- Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
March 18, 2026, 7-8 PM ET

Katherine R. Tuttle, MD, FASN
- Executive Director for Research
- Providence Inland Northwest Health
- Professor of Medicine
- Division of Nephrology and Kidney Research Institute
- University of Washington School of Medicine
April 22, 2026, 7-8 PM ET
Lecture Schedule
Lecture Schedule 2021-2022
October 8, 2021
CKD-MBD

Dr. Nickolas will talk about Mineral Bone Diseases associated with Chronic Kidney Disease. Join us at the zoom link below!
Zoom Link: www.zoom.us
November 9, 2021
Hypertension

Dr. Benstein will talk about hypertension at our next meeting! Join us at the zoom link below.
Zoom Link: www.zoom.us
December 9, 2021
Transplant

Dr. Farouk will talk about complications of kidney transplant. Join us at the zoom link below!
Zoom Link: www.zoom.us
NYSN Prior Speakers
STEVEN FISHBANE, MD
CKD-Anemia, 4/23/2018
JAI RADHAKRISHNAN, MD
Lupus Nephritis, 8/21/2020
KIRK CAMPBELL, MD
IgA Nephropathy, 11/12/2021
