The vision of the NKC is to reduce the global burden of kidney disease by improving neonatal kidney health through the
(1) promotion of high quality research that expands the boundaries of detection and management of kidney disease in vulnerable infants,
(2) development and dissemination of best practice clinical guidelines, and
(3) establishment of consultative and educational resources for practitioners, trainees, and families.
(1) promotion of high quality research that expands the boundaries of detection and management of kidney disease in vulnerable infants,
(2) development and dissemination of best practice clinical guidelines, and
(3) establishment of consultative and educational resources for practitioners, trainees, and families.
Latest News
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Aug 15, 2025Six2 Crew and Ureteric Buds Internship AnnouncementWe would like to thank the outgoing Six-2 Crew for their outstanding work and involvement over the last 2 years (Tara Beck, Samantha Schwartz, Jaya Isaac, Evelyn Obregon, Miranda Deutmeyer, Matt Gillen, Caroline Jackson, Dayle Bondarev, Kimmy Vuong). We wish them the best in their future careers ... -
Jun 5, 2025The Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology Podcast - Episode 38On this episode, we discuss all things CAKUT-related with the Neonatal Kidney Collaborative. Guests include Dr. Sangeeta Hingorani, a pediatric nephrologist at Seattle Children's, Dr. Samantha Schwartz, a Six2 crew member and pediatric nephrology fellow at Lurie Children's, Kara Short, a ... -
May 24, 2025Announcing the 2025 NKC AwardsFounder's Award Committee Member Service Awards Board Member Distinguished Service Awards 2025 Trainee Travel Awards Read More ... -
May 13, 2025INNS 2024Available for Members Only: Access ~40 neonatal nephrology presentations (PDF) from the Inaugural INNS in the Resource Library. Now available: Opening and Keynote Practical Aspects of Neonatal Kidney Care - The Science and The Art Neonatal Kidney Disease Measures Basic Science From Crib ... -
May 9, 2025Want to do a research study? Proposals for ALMOND 4 are now open!Please use the links below to access the proposal form, case report forms and a list of publications. Go to ALMOND Studies Proposals will be accepted through June 9, 2025. Accepted proposals will be announced 4-5 weeks after the submission deadline. Please email your completed ......
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Apr 24, 20252025 Trainee Travel Award RecipientsShalini Indugula is a University of Cincinnati undergraduate in the Schuh lab at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Her project focuses on timing of nephrotoxic medications during postnatal nephrogenesis. She plans to pursue a career in medicine and continue neonatal kidney ......