Roger Rodby, MD, Named NKF's Donald W. Seldin Award Winner

"Nephrology is my calling; teaching is my passion," Dr. Roger Rodby. 

NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) has awarded Roger Rodby, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of Nephrology at Rush University Medical Center, the Donald W. Seldin Award.  The distinguished honor will be presented at the 2025 Spring Clinical Meetings in Boston, April 9 -13.  

Each year (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 the NKF to enhance the lives of patients through action, education and accelerating change. 

The Donald W. Seldin Award was established to recognize excellence in clinical nephrology in the tradition of one of the foremost teachers and researchers in the field, Dr. Donald W. Seldin. 

"I have spent my professional life trying to improve my teaching skills, influence others to be inquisitive, think outside the box and to never be intellectually complacent," said Dr. Rodby.  "The latter part of my career has covered so many new venues that has allowed me to reach more people. I believe the Donald Seldin award was created to honor some of those goals. I am humbled yet so honored to receive this award. It is the pinnacle of my academic career." 

Dr. Rodby's research has focused on lupus nephritis and diabetic nephropathy through the Collaborative Study Group, and he has authored over 150 articles across a wide spectrum of clinical nephrology topics. One of his more recent passions is internet-based education with over 14,000 Twitter followers and over 18,000 posts, and as a Community Leader for the ASN's online "Open Community" with over 8,000 posts. He is also a member of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases Social Media Advisory Group. 

"Dr. Rodby is an exceptional educator and has contributed much to advancing knowledge, education, and research in the field of nephrology," said Dr. Kirk Campbell, President of the National Kidney Foundation. "His innovative work and commitment to fostering learning and discovery have had a profound impact on improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of those living with CKD." 

"The NKF is the "Peoples" kidney organization," said Dr. Rodby. "They educate doctors, patients and families. They increase the awareness of kidney diseases and bring screening and treatments to the masses."  

Rodby received his MD from the University of Illinois in 1982. He did his residency in Internal Medicine at UMDNJ Rutgers from 1982-85, where he served as Chief Resident. He did his fellowship training at Rush University Medical Center from 1985-87, after which he joined the RUMC faculty. He was the Fellowship Training Program Director from 2000-2024. He was Co-Director of the American Society of Nephrology's Board Review Course and Update from 2017-2023. His most recent project is the podcast "Channel Your Enthusiasm" in which he and colleagues discuss each chapter of Burton Rose's seminal textbook "Clinical Physiology of Acid-Base and Electrolyte Disorders".  

NKF Spring Clinical Meetings
For the past 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 are 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 April 9-13 in Boston. 

Kidney Disease
In the United States, more than 35 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
Healthcare professionals can join NKF to receive access to tools and resources for both patients and professionals, discounts on professional education, and access to a network of thousands of individuals who treat patients with kidney disease. Visit https://www.kidney.org/membership to learn more and join our community today. 

About the National Kidney Foundation
The National Kidney Foundation is revolutionizing the fight to save lives by eliminating preventable kidney disease, accelerating innovation for the dignity of the patient experience, and dismantling structural inequities in kidney care, dialysis, and transplantation. For more information about kidney disease, please visit www.kidney.org/  

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