Press Room
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...
December 2023
New Study Finds Significant Impact of Plant-Based Diets on Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
New Study Finds Significant Impact of Plant-Based Diets on CKD Patients
(December 14, 2023 – New York, NY) – A study published in this month's issue of the National Kidney Foundation American...
December 2023
NKF Launches Video Series for Patients with Lupus and Lupus Nephritis
(December 4, 2023, New York, NY) —The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) has launched a new four-part patient-friendly animated video series to educate and help patients from diverse...
December 2023
NKF Lanza Serie de Videos Educativos Animados Para los Pacientes con Lupus y Nefritis Lúpica
(dic 4, 2023, New York, NY) —La Fundación Nacional del Riñón (NKF, por sus siglas en inglés) ha lanzado una nueva serie de videos animados de ocho partes para educar y ayudar a pacientes de...
December 2023
NKF Appoints Darrius Jones to National Board of Directors
(December 4, 2023, New York, NY) — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is excited to announce the appointment of Darrius M. Jones, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital and Design...
November 2023
National Kidney Foundation’s Innovation Fund Invests in ZeitLife to Modernize Kidney Preservation and Logistics
~ Collaboration aims to improve kidney transplantation and enhance health equity ~
(New York, NY (November 16, 2023) – The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is proud to announce its latest...
November 2023
NKF of Michigan Passes New Legislation to Protect Living Donors
Michigan Passes New Legislation to Protect Living Donors
~Statement from Linda Smith-Wheelock, President & CEO of the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan on passage of Living Donor...