NKF Serving Upstate and Western New York

Renal Roundtables are locally-based professional education programs featuring compelling presentations and roundtable discussions with renowned experts in the field, allowing for sharing of case studies, common experiences, and best practices.

Renal Roundtables are non-accredited programs, intended for healthcare professionals, specifically physicians and advanced practitioners. Lecture and dinner are complimentary, but registration is required.

Want to be kept up-to-date on upcoming Renal Roundtables and other professional events in Upstate and Western New York? 
Email Chelsey Frail, Program Director.

Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 6:00-8:00 pm

Title: Navigating IgA Nephropathy: Pathogenesis, the Role of APRIL and the 4-Hit Process, and a Patient Case Study
Led by Frank Cortazar, MD, Director, New York Nephrology Vasculitis and Glomerular Center

Location: black & blue Steak and Crab, 1470 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203 

Complimentary lecture and dinner, but registration is required

Friday, October 17, 2025, 6:00-8:00 pm

Title: Evolving the Treatment Paradigm to Earlier Intervention in IgA Nephropathy
Led by Gerald B. Appel, MD, Director, Glomerular Kidney Disease Center, Columbia University Medical Center of New York Presbyterian Hospital

Location: Arad Evans Inn, 7206 E. Genesee Street, Fayetteville, NY 13066

Complimentary lecture and dinner, but registration is required

NKF PERC

NKF’s Professional Education Resource Center (PERC) offers virtual activities, courses, events and other engaging content on an array of carefully selected topics given by renowned faculty.

NKF Professional Membership

Become a member of NKF Professionals for benefits, including:

• Access to a variety of continuing education resources
• Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines*
• Scientific research grants and fellowships
• Educational stipends*
• Access to clinical tools and resources

  *Available for some occupations

Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 7:45 am - 5:00 PM ET

Title: 21st Annual Meeting of the Upstate and Western New York Council on Renal Nutrition
Earn up to 6.0 CE credits (pending approval) in a full day of expert-led sessions exploring timely topics in kidney care and nutrition, including diabetes management, health equity, obesity and treatment options, physical therapy in patient well-being, and lifestyle medicine with mindful eating.

Location: Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel, 8315 Park Rd., Batavia, NY 14020

Registration link coming soon!
Contact Chelsey Frail, Program Director

Want to be kept up-to-date on upcoming professional education events in Upstate and Western New York? 
Email Chelsey Frail, Program Director.