Omaha Surgeon Presented with the Excellence in Kidney Transplantation Award
March 24, 2026—New York, NY — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) has awarded Roslyn Mannon, MD, Professor of Internal Medicine, and Professor of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Vice-Chair for Research for the Department of Internal Medicine and Associate Chief of Research in the Division of Nephrology, with the Excellence in Kidney Transplantation Award.
NKF considers the work of hundreds of specialists in the field of nephrology and selects among them those who most exemplify the relentless efforts of NKF to enhance the lives of patients through action, education, and accelerating change. The Excellence in Kidney Transplantation Award recognizes scientists or clinician scientists whose exceptional research has contributed novel insights to improved access to kidney transplantation.
“This award comes as a complete surprise,” said Dr. Mannon. “To be recognized for my achievements in the field of kidney transplantation by peers and other non-transplant colleagues affirms my passion to continue to advance the field of transplantation and to improve access and outcomes to our patients with kidney diseases.”
Dr. Mannon’s work is transforming kidney transplantation, from advancing clinical research to advocating for patients and shaping the future of allograft care. A Duke-trained nephrologist, Dr. Mannon is a translational investigator focused on late kidney allograft outcomes. She has published over 250 peer-reviewed publications on chronic allograft failure and post-transplant complications and therapeutics.
“Dr. Mannon is a trailblazer in the field of transplant nephrology. Her career exemplifies the compassion and innovation that define the mission of the NKF,” said Dr. Kirk Campbell, President of the National Kidney Foundation. “Through her work, she has helped move the field of kidney transplantation forward, bringing hope to countless patients and families.”
Dr. Mannon is a past president of the American Society of Transplantation and is a Deputy Editor of the American Journal of Transplantation. She also is a Trustee of the Banff Foundation for Allograft Pathology, and Medical Director of the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients.
In addition, she has a lengthy history of advocacy for transplant recipients and was instrumental in the development of the Transplant Therapeutic Consortium, a private-public partnership with the FDA to develop new clinical trial endpoints to invigorate the transplant therapeutic pipeline.
Dr. Mannon’s achievements include being recognized with the American Society of Transplantation’s Senior Achievement Award in Clinical Transplantation in 2022 and receiving the American Association of Kidney Patients Medal of Excellence in 2024.
NKF will honor all award winners at the NKF 2026 Spring Clinical Meetings, which will be held in New Orleans, May 6 - 10, 2026.
NKF Spring Clinical Meetings
For over 30 years, nephrology healthcare professionals from across the country have come to the NKF Spring Clinical Meetings to learn about the newest developments related to all aspects of nephrology practice; network with colleagues; and present their research findings. The NKF Spring Clinical Meetings is designed for meaningful change in the multidisciplinary and interprofessional healthcare teams’ skills, performance, and patient health outcomes. It is the only conference of its kind that focuses on translating science into practice for the entire healthcare team. This year’s Spring Clinical Meetings will be held May 6-10 in New Orleans.
Kidney Disease
In the United States, more than 37 million adults are estimated to have kidney disease, also known as chronic kidney disease (CKD)—and approximately 90 percent don’t know they have it. About 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. are at risk for kidney disease. Risk factors for kidney disease include: diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, and family history. People of Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian American, or Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander descent are at increased risk for developing the disease. Black or African American people are about four times as likely as White people to have kidney failure. Hispanics experience kidney failure at about double the rate of White people.
NKF Professional Membership
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Celebrating 75 Years of Excellence
For 75 years, The National Kidney Foundation has been a leader in advancing kidney health, working to ensure that every person has access to high-quality, patient-centered care—from prevention and diagnosis to transplantation.
As we celebrate this milestone, NKF has launched its 75th Anniversary campaign - a bold initiative aimed at transforming kidney health and patient care by 2030. Our goal is to impact 75 million lives by raising funds to help fulfill the NKF mission, drive innovation, empower patients, and advocate for systemic change in kidney health. To make a difference in the fight against kidney disease, visit DONATE TODAY!
About the National Kidney Foundation
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