Neonatal Kidney Collaborative

09/23/2026

Join us for a unique Professional Development Series presented jointly by the NKC Education and Advocacy Committees.
Drs. Kimberly Reidy and Cara Slagle will share practical, real-world strategies for turning clinical experience, research findings, and family priorities into meaningful change. Discover how everyday actions—from incorporating kidney outcomes into research and improving post-NICU follow-up to elevating family voices and influencing institutional and national priorities—can advance neonatal kidney health.
You do not need to be a lobbyist or policy expert to be an effective advocate. Come learn how your expertise—and the collective voice of the NKC—can make neonatal kidney health impossible to overlook.
Register Here: https://www.babykidney.org/events/452e1e74-636e-4cde-801f-c67daad24117

09/16/2026

09/15/2026

The results are in! 🎉 Please join us in congratulating Matthew Harer, MD, who was elected President Elect, and Cara Slagle, MD MS, who was elected Treasurer. Both positions will take effect January 1, 2027.

The updated NKC bylaws approved in this year’s election are also available to view on our website.

Thank you to everyone who participated and cast their vote. We’re grateful for your continued involvement in the Neonatal Kidney Collaborative and look forward to what’s ahead! ✨

09/05/2026

On the 3rd of September at the Australia and New Zealand Society of Nephrology Annual Congress, ANZ Chapter Co-leads Dr Eveline Staub and Dr Tom Forbes were joined by US NKC Board Member Prof Katja Gist to deliver a symposium entitled "Programmed for CKD: Neonatal Origins of Adult Kidney Disease".

This marks an important milestone for the ANZ Chapter as it was the first time we have hosted a US-based NKC Member in person at an Australian of New Zealand conference to co-present. As the congress theme was "Integrated kidney care across the lifespan", it was a brilliant opportunity to engage adult and paediatric colleagues in the message of the NKC.

Katja presented another symposium at the congress entitled "AKI without silos: Connecting Disciplines to Protect Kidney Health", as well as contributing to the Trainee Mentoring Event and Poster Walk.

The feedback regarding the NKC Symposium and Kat's broader contribution to the meeting was very positive and we hope that she will be the first of many guests to Australia to continue the strong links and collaborations between the two branches of the NKC.

We are incredibly grateful to the organising committee of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology 61st Congress for supporting Prof Gist's attendance, and to Kat for her time and expertise travelling so far to make her contribution to the NKC ANZ Chapter.

05/30/2026

When caring for infants with NEC, attention to kidney health is critical.

The connection between necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and acute kidney injury (AKI) highlights how closely organ systems work together in vulnerable newborns. Recognizing kidney injury early and understanding its impact may help improve both short- and long-term outcomes.

At the Neonatal Kidney Collaborative, we are committed to advancing awareness, research, and education surrounding neonatal kidney health and its connection to conditions like NEC.

05/29/2026

🩵💛 As NEC Awareness Month comes to a close, the Neonatal Kidney Collaborative is proud to join the NEC Society in raising awareness about necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).

NEC is a devastating intestinal disease that primarily affects premature and medically fragile infants. It can progress rapidly, remains a leading cause of death in premature infants, and may have lifelong consequences for survivors and their families.

While May is coming to an end, the need for awareness, research, education, and advocacy continues year-round. By working together, we can help advance understanding of NEC and improve outcomes for vulnerable newborns and their families.

Together, we can help build a world without NEC.

Thank you to .society for their leadership and dedication to families affected by NEC.

05/08/2026

When there seemed to be no path forward, Braysen’s story became one of faith, perseverance, and redefining what’s possible. 🤍

We’re honored to share his journey as part of the NKC Family Story Series. Read his full story at babykidney.org, and stay tuned for a special family video later this month.

04/26/2026

Last night, we gathered on Boston Harbor for our 2026 NKC dinner—an incredible evening with an even more incredible community.

There’s something special about being together in person—connecting, sharing stories, and celebrating the friendships that come from a shared commitment to improving kidney care for babies and children. We were also proud to recognize this year’s NKC Award recipients.

Grateful for the energy, the connection, and the momentum this community continues to build. 💙

04/25/2026

David Askenazi, NKC Board Member, in the news! Working hard to improve care for children!

Innovating for better outcomes: UAB advances kidney care

04/25/2026

Celebrating excellence at PAS 2026 👏

Congratulations to this year’s outstanding ASPN honorees:
✨ Michelle Starr, NKC Research Committee Co-chair – Equity, Social Justice, and Advocacy Award
✨ Jennifer Charlton, NKC President – Mid-Career Award
✨ Melissa Zhou, NKC SIX2 crew member – Best Clinical Science Abstract