Press Room
March 2024
NKF Honors Glenda V. Roberts with Celeste Castillo Lee Patient Engagement Award
(March 15, 2024, New York, NY) — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) proudly announces Glenda V. Roberts as the recipient of the prestigious Celeste Castillo Lee Patient Engagement...
March 2024
Black Americans at Higher Risk for Kidney Failure as Black Health Matters, NKF Fight for Equity during National Kidney Month
Organizations to spread awareness about kidney equity as Black Americans are 4 times more likely to develop kidney failure
(March 14, 2024, NEW YORK, NY) – Black Health Matters (BHM)– a...
March 2024
Joanne Rencher Joins NKF as Chief People Officer to Lead DEI Efforts
~ Experienced Non-Profit People and Culture Expert joins the fight against kidney disease ~
(March 7, 2024, New York, NY) - The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) recently appointed Joanne (Jo...
March 2024
The NKF to Honor Dr. Morgan Grams with Prestigious Garabed Eknoyan Award
(March 5, New York, NY) — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is pleased to announce that nephrologist and epidemiologist Morgan Grams, MD, PhD, will receive NKF’s prestigious Garabed...
February 2024
NKF Recognizes March as National Kidney Month
KIDNEY EQUITY FOR ALL™ Takes Center Stage as Organization Highlights Work to Combat Disparities
(Feb. 29, 2024, New York, NY) — As March approaches, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is...
February 2024
Dr. Mary B. Leonard to Receive NKF’s Seldin Award
(Feb. 12, 2024, New York, NY) — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is proud to announce that Mary B. Leonard, MD, MSCE will be honored with the Donald W. Seldin Award. This award was...
February 2024
The NKF Honors Nephrologist Dr. Suzanne Watnick with Prestigious Shaul G. Massry Distinguished Lecture Award
(Feb. 9, 2024, New York, NY) — Nephrologist and Professor of Medicine Dr. Suzanne Watnick will be honored by the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) with the prestigious Shaul G. Massry...
February 2024
Tillery Joins NKF as SVP of Field Development and Community Impact
Jerry J.K. Tillery Joins NKF as SVP of Field Development and Community Impact
~ Experienced Non-Profit Leader joins the fight against kidney disease ~
(Feb. 9, New York, NY) – The...
February 2024
National Kidney Foundation Honors Dr. Sankar Niranjan with Distinguished Service Award
(Feb. 2, 2024, New York, NY) — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) proudly announces that Dr. Sankar Niranjan, MD, FASN, will receive the prestigious Medical Advisory Board (MAB)...
January 2024
National Kidney Foundation Innovation Fund Invests in ImmunoFree
~ Collaboration aims to revolutionize kidney transplantation outcomes by liberating patients from immunosuppressive medications. ~
(New York, NY, January 30, 2024) – The National...