Press Room
![Kidney Bean with Equal Sign inside](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_400_400/public/styles/large/public/kefa_equalbean_ow_blackbackground.jpg)
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...
![Dr. Mary B. Leonard](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_400_400/public/styles/large/public/scm24seldinwinnerleonard.jpg)
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...
![Dr. Watnick - SCM24 Massry Winner](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_400_400/public/styles/large/public/suzanne_watnick_-_photo.jpg)
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...
![Jerry J.K. Tillery](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_400_400/public/styles/large/public/tillery_headshot_original_0.jpg)
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...
![Dr. Niranjan Image](https://www.kidney.org/sites/default/files/styles/nephron_custom_scale_crop_400_400/public/styles/large/public/scm24distinguishedaward_metatag_1.jpg)
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)...