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Nephrology & Transplant Symposium

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Nephrology & Transplant Symposium

    2026
    Nephrology & Transplant
    Symposium

    Innovation in Kidney Care

     

    This 1.5-day symposium is for nephrology and transplant professionals, covering the latest advancements in kidney disease management and transplantation. The event focuses on interdisciplinary collaboration, new therapies, and emerging technologies.

    The Nephrology & Transplant Symposium: Innovations in Kidney Care is a day-and-a-half comprehensive educational event designed to bring together leading experts nephrology, transplant surgery, and critical care. The symposium will explore the latest advancements in the management acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD), and provide cutting-edge insights into kidney transplantation, from organ preservation and donor selection to post-operative care and long-term outcomes. With a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in discussions and innovative therapies, clinical challenges, and emerging technologies, that are shaping the future of nephrology and kidney transplantation. This event is ideal for healthcare professionals committed to improving patient outcomes in nephrology and transplant medicine.

    Target Audience

    This symposium is intended for individuals in the nephrology & transplant community. The topics discussed will be of interests to nephrologists, transplant surgeons, nurse practitioners, social workers, pharmacists, fellows, and other specialists in kidney disorders and kidney transplantation.

    Location

    The symposium will be held at The Graduate Hotel 151 Goodman St. Cincinnati, OH 45219.
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    Accreditation Statement (ACCME)

    The University of Cincinnati is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Physician Credit Designation Statement (AMA)

    The University of Cincinnati designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    Fellow Poster Presentation |Call for Abstracts

    We invite submissions for poster presentations at the 2026 Nephrology and Transplant Symposium: Innovations in Kidney Care. This is a great opportunity to showcase your research or clinical case reports to a national audience of nephrology and transplant professionals.

    Submission Guidelines:

    • Abstract Content: Abstracts should highlight innovative research, clinical case
    • reports, or novel approaches in acute kidney care, nephrology, or transplant
    • medicine.
    • Formatting: Include title, author names, and affiliations. Abstracts should be a
    • maximum of 300 words, structured as follows:
    • Background: Outline the context or significance of your study.
    • Methods: Briefly describe the research methods or clinical approach used.
    • Results: Summarize key findings or insights.
    • Conclusions: Highlight implications for practice, research, or future study.
    • Limit 2 first author abstracts per person.

    Details:

    • Submission Window: January 12, 2026 – February 13, 2026
    • Notification Date: March 2, 2026
    • Submit To: Dr. Patel, Associate Professor, Nephrology Division, UC College of Medicine
    • Email: patel5nr@ucmail.uc.edu
    • Subject Line: 2026 Symposium Poster Abstract Submission
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    Contact Us

    Department of Internal Medicine
    Division of Nephrology
    231 Albert Sabin Way, ML 0585
    Cincinnati, OH 45267-0585

    Phone: 513-558-5471
    Fax: 513-558-4309
    Email: nephrology@uc.edu

    Division of Nephrology
    231 Albert Sabin Way
    Medical Sciences Building Room 6213
    Cincinnati, OH 45267-0557

    Phone: 513-558-5471
    Fax: 513-558-4309
    Email: nephrology@uc.edu
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