Kidney Week 2022 is a comprehensive event organized by the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) that covers various aspects of nephrology and kidney care. The event includes a mix of virtual and in-person programs, offering educational content and opportunities for healthcare professionals and researchers in the field of nephrology. Here’s an overview of the components of Kidney Week 2022:
Virtual Early Programs (Fully Virtual):
Critical Care Nephrology: This program focuses on critical care aspects related to nephrology and kidney care. It includes both on-demand and live-streamed content. On-demand content is available from October 19, with virtual live streams on October 26 and 27.
Glomerular Diseases: This program is dedicated to the study and management of glomerular diseases. Similar to other early programs, it offers on-demand and live-streamed content, with on-demand content accessible from October 19 and virtual live streams on October 26 and 27.
Maintenance Dialysis: This program centers on the care of patients undergoing maintenance dialysis. It features on-demand and live-streamed content, with on-demand access starting on October 19 and virtual live streams on October 26 and 27.
Kidney Pathophysiology (NEW): This is a new addition to the early programs, focusing on the pathophysiology of kidney diseases. Like the others, it provides on-demand and live-streamed content, with on-demand access available from October 19 and virtual live streams on October 26 and 27.
In-Person Early Programs (Orlando, Florida):
Advances in Research Conference: Regenerative Medicine and Bioartificial Kidneys: This program explores advancements in regenerative medicine and bioartificial kidneys. It includes on-demand content available on October 19 and in-person sessions on November 2 in Orlando, Florida.
Fundamentals of Renal Pathology: This program covers the fundamentals of renal pathology. It offers on-demand content starting on October 19 and in-person sessions in Orlando on November 2.
Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Nephrology (NEW): This new program focuses on the use of point-of-care ultrasound in nephrology. It includes on-demand content available on October 19 and in-person sessions in Orlando on November 2.
Annual Meeting (Orlando, Florida):
The main Annual Meeting takes place from November 3 to 6 and is an in-person event held in Orlando. It includes various sessions, poster presentations, and exhibits.
Some select sessions, such as plenaries and high-impact clinical trials, will be live-streamed for remote participants.
All sessions, posters, and exhibits will be recorded and made available on the virtual meeting platform until December 21, 2022.
Starting in mid-January 2023, the content will be accessible through the ASN eLearning Center for up to three years. This content will be complimentary to meeting participants who obtain an access code, with access code information available in late October 2022.
Kidney Week 2022 provides a comprehensive platform for attendees to engage with the latest advancements, research, and developments in nephrology and kidney care, whether attending virtually or in person.
