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American Society of Nephrology
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U.S. professional organization
Founded in 1966, the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) is the world's largest professional society devoted to the study of kidney disease. Composed of over 20,000 physicians and scientists, ASN promotes expert patient care, advances medical research, and educates the renal community. ASN also informs policymakers about issues of importance to kidney doctors and their patients.2 It is headquartered in Washington, United States.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
- HeadquartersWashington, United States1
- Websitewww.asn-online.org
- Legal formBusiness Corporation (including professional corporation)3
- LEI549300AFGSH0C5CMQ5743
- StatusActive3
- LEI statusLapsed (not renewed)3
- Registered addressC/O C T Corporation System, 20005 Washington, United States3
- Registered withDepartment of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, 6628093
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Founded in 1966, the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) is the world's largest professional society devoted to the study of kidney disease. Composed of over 20,000 physicians and scientists, ASN promotes expert patient care, advances medical research, and educates the renal community. ASN also informs policymakers about issues of importance to kidney doctors and their patients.2
Products and brands
Each year, the ASN and the ASN Foundation for Kidney Research provide nearly 400 research and travel grants. ASN annual meetings are attended by approximately 13,000 participants, and regional meetings are held throughout the year. The society publishes the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN), the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN), the Nephrology Self-Assessment Program (NephSAP), Kidney News and Kidney News Online, In The Loop, and more recently the Kidney Self Assessment Program (KSAP).
JASN (1990–present) - original articles of the highest quality that are relevant to the broad field of nephrology. (impact factor 9.343)
CJASN (2006–present) - dedicated to advancing the practice of renal medicine by reporting novel and rigorous clinical research. (impact factor 4.613)
NephSAP - provides educational learning, and Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits, for clinical nephrologists who seek to renew and refresh their clinical knowledge and diagnostic and therapeutic.
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Kidney News (2009–present) - a news magazine that examines trends in medicine, industry, and policy affecting all practitioners in nephrology and provides other information supporting the work of kidney specialists.
In the Loop - a daily news briefing tailored to the needs of nephrologists and summarizes key reporting on kidney and renal medicine from the previous 24 hours.
KSAP (2015–present) - an online self-assessment program that uses a case-based format based on the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Examination Blueprint that reviews core elements of nephrology and is tailored for fellows and recertifying nephrologists
From Wikipedia’s article on American Society of Nephrology, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.5
Timeline
- 1966Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.asn-online.org1
- X (Twitter)x.com/ASNKidney1
- Instagramwww.instagram.com/asnkidney1
- YouTubewww.youtube.com/channel/UCUkyER166QPylHwoooStxeA1
- WikipediaAmerican Society of Nephrology
- WikidataQ4745096
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