Dr. Foster completed his VMD at the University of Pennsylvania, earned an MS in Pharmacology & Toxicology, and completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Wisconsin. He currently directs the Nephrology & Urology and Extracorporeal Therapies services at Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, DC, where he integrates cutting-edge diagnostics, dialysis, and advanced urinary care. 
His research interests include nontraditional uses of extracorporeal blood purification, glomerulonephritis, and drug pharmacokinetics in patients with kidney disease. 
Dr. Foster is an internationally respected expert in veterinary nephrology, urology, and extracorporeal therapies, and has authored numerous manuscripts and book chapters that shape modern renal and urinary medicine. He’s the current President-Elect of the ACVNU and Chair of the Renal Week & Extracorporeal Therapies Boot Camp Conference. He is also a past-president of the American Society of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology and serves key leadership roles in global renal interest communities. 

Dr. Labato earned her veterinary degree from the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. Her clinical interests include acute kidney injury, extracorporeal therapies, micturition disorders, chronic kidney disease, glomerular diseases, hypertension, and renal biomarkers. Dr. Labato is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and a founding member of the American College of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology. She currently serves as President of the American Board of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology and as a board member of the International Renal Interest Society. She has held numerous ACVIM leadership roles, including service on the Board of Regents, and is a longtime member of the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association.

Dr. Schweighauser received her veterinary degree at the University of Bern, Switzerland, in
1997. After a Residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine at the University of Bern and
Louisiana State University, she completed a Fellowship in Renal Medicine and Hemodialysis at the University of California Davis, under the training of Dr. Larry Cowgill, and the University of Bern, under the training of Dr. Thierry Francey. She has since been working as a faculty in nephrology/urology and extracorporeal blood purification therapy at the Small Animal Teaching hospital, University of Bern. Her main interests include acute kidney injury, extracorporeal blood purification therapy, tubular disease, as well as stress reduction for veterinary patients.

Thierry Francey graduated from the University of Bern (Switzerland). He then performed a
Residency in small animal internal medicine (University of Bern and LSU) and is Diplomate of the ACVIM and ECVIM-CA.
He later performed a Fellowship in nephrology and hemodialysis at the University of California Davis where he stayed as a Lecturer in small animal internal medicine and nephrology for 3 additional years. He is also Founding Member and Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology (ACVNU).
He is currently Lecturer and Head of the Nephrobern small animal nephrology/urology group at the Vetsuisse Faculty University of Bern. And in his spare time he is Teaching Faculty of the Hemodialysis Academy!

Dr. Fitzgerald is a board-certified veterinary emergency and critical care specialist and an ACVNU Nephrology-Urology Resident at Friendship Hospital for Animals. She earned her BS in Animal Science from Utah State University and her DVM from Kansas State University. She subsequently completed a small animal rotating internship at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital and an emergency and critical care residency at North Carolina State University. Dr. Fitzgerald’s clinical interests include extracorporeal therapies, toxicology, electrolyte disorders, and mechanical ventilation. Her published research includes the use of therapeutic plasma exchange in the treatment of toxicosis.

Dr. Foster completed his VMD at the University of Pennsylvania, earned an MS in Pharmacology & Toxicology, and completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Wisconsin. He currently directs the Nephrology & Urology and Extracorporeal Therapies services at Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, DC, where he integrates cutting-edge diagnostics, dialysis, and advanced urinary care. 
His research interests include nontraditional uses of extracorporeal blood purification, glomerulonephritis, and drug pharmacokinetics in patients with kidney disease. 
Dr. Foster is an internationally respected expert in veterinary nephrology, urology, and extracorporeal therapies, and has authored numerous manuscripts and book chapters that shape modern renal and urinary medicine. He’s the current President-Elect of the ACVNU and Chair of the Renal Week & Extracorporeal Therapies Boot Camp Conference. He is also a past-president of the American Society of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology and serves key leadership roles in global renal interest communities. 

Dr. Foster completed his VMD at the University of Pennsylvania, earned an MS in Pharmacology & Toxicology, and completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Wisconsin. He currently directs the Nephrology & Urology and Extracorporeal Therapies services at Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, DC, where he integrates cutting-edge diagnostics, dialysis, and advanced urinary care. 
His research interests include nontraditional uses of extracorporeal blood purification, glomerulonephritis, and drug pharmacokinetics in patients with kidney disease. 
Dr. Foster is an internationally respected expert in veterinary nephrology, urology, and extracorporeal therapies, and has authored numerous manuscripts and book chapters that shape modern renal and urinary medicine. He’s the current President-Elect of the ACVNU and Chair of the Renal Week & Extracorporeal Therapies Boot Camp Conference. He is also a past-president of the American Society of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology and serves key leadership roles in global renal interest communities. 

Dr. McAtee is a board-certified small animal internal medicine specialist and an ACVNU Nephrology-Urology Resident at Friendship Hospital for Animals. She expects to complete her residency by the end of 2026 and will then join Angell Animal Medical Center. Dr. McAtee earned her BS and DVM from UC Davis, completed a rotating internship at the University of Pennsylvania, and completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Born in Michigan and raised in Northern California, she enjoys volleyball, baking, exploring new coffee shops, and spending time with her cat, Emu.

Dr. Jethro Forbes, DVM, DACVECC is a member of the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Emergency and Critical Care faculty team. He also directs the Cornell Extracorporeal Therapies and Blood Purification Unit. Professional interests include wellness coaching, veterinary extracorporeal therapies, acute kidney injury, fluid stewardship, training first responders in veterinary CPR, and educating veterinarians, students, and technicians in emergency and critical care topics. Outside of the hospital, Dr. Forbes enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids, maintaining a 20 acre horse farm, playing hockey, making maple syrup, scuba diving, and serving his community as an Assistant Chief in the Danby Fire Company.

Dr. Langston received her DVM degree from Louisiana State University, completed an
internship and residency in internal medicine at The Animal Medical Center, and a fellowship in Renal Medicine and Hemodialysis at the University of California, Davis. She was a staff internist at AMC until 2014, then was a Professor-Clinical at The Ohio State University until she retired in 2026. She became a diplomate of The American College of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology in 2026. Her current clinical interests include extracorporeal therapies, complications of hemodialysis, treatment of chronic kidney disease, and treatment of anemia of chronic kidney disease.

Mr. Barnes started his career in the medical field of Ophthalmology. During 22 years in the field, most of his accumulated experience is in medical device sales and marketing. His experience includes product development, product management, new product launch, field sales, sales management and sales strategy. Early in his career he worked as a Certified Ophthalmic Technician and Surgical Assistant and travelled extensively coordinating and assisting in surgical procedures involved with clinical trials utilizing new laser technology. 

Mr. Barnes received numerous awards for sales achievements and marketing accomplishments from Bausch & Lomb and Abbott.  Mr. Barnes serves Intrinsic Materials Corp as its President and is tasked with overseeing details of product development, business strategy, and management the ImmutriX Therapeutic’s subsidiary.  He is a hands on leader with all aspects of procurement, contract negotiations, materials manufacturing, scale-up production and regulatory compliance focus.  All managers of the Intrinsic team report to Jeff for coordination and optimization of medical and industrial applications for the materials produced by Intrinsic.

Mr. Hutchinson is Director of Field Clinical at CytoSorbents Corporation and a medical device specialist with more than 20 years of experience spanning clinical practice, commercialization, and quality. His work focuses on supporting the clinical application of extracorporeal blood purification and hemoadsorption technologies. Hutchinson has contributed his expertise to the advancement of hemoperfusion in veterinary medicine, including the development of best-practice recommendations for treating veterinary toxicities. He regularly collaborates with multidisciplinary clinical teams to translate emerging technologies into practical patient-care solutions.

Dr. Foster completed his VMD at the University of Pennsylvania, earned an MS in Pharmacology & Toxicology, and completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Wisconsin. He currently directs the Nephrology & Urology and Extracorporeal Therapies services at Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, DC, where he integrates cutting-edge diagnostics, dialysis, and advanced urinary care. 
His research interests include nontraditional uses of extracorporeal blood purification, glomerulonephritis, and drug pharmacokinetics in patients with kidney disease. 
Dr. Foster is an internationally respected expert in veterinary nephrology, urology, and extracorporeal therapies, and has authored numerous manuscripts and book chapters that shape modern renal and urinary medicine. He’s the current President-Elect of the ACVNU and Chair of the Renal Week & Extracorporeal Therapies Boot Camp Conference. He is also a past-president of the American Society of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology and serves key leadership roles in global renal interest communities. 

Dr. Linder is a board-certified veterinary nutritionist and Clinical Associate Professor at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, where she also earned her DVM. Dr. Linder’s interests include talking about evidence-based nutrition everywhere from classrooms to exam rooms. She loves engaging the entire veterinary team to make nutrition information fun, helpful, and easily accessible to all. Her recent research has focused on safe and effective weight loss strategies for pets as well as developing and evaluating nutrition curriculum in veterinary schools. She is also Co-Director of the Tufts Initiative for Human-Animal Interaction and co-founder of the pet nutrition website www.petfoodology.org

Dr. Hokamp is a Clinical Associate Professor of Veterinary Clinical Pathology at
Texas A&M University and Director of the International Veterinary Renal Pathology Service
(IVRPS). She earned her DVM, clinical pathology residency, and PhD at Texas A&M and
previously served on faculty at The Ohio State University. Her clinical and research
interests focus on renal pathology, urinary biomarkers, and minimally invasive diagnostics
for kidney diseases in dogs, cats, and nondomestic species.

Dr. Cedric Dufayet earned his veterinary degree from the Alfort School of Veterinary Medicine in France and has dedicated his career to the diagnosis and treatment of kidney and urinary tract diseases. Following advanced training in human hemodialysis, he graduated from the inaugural class of the UC Davis Hemodialysis Academy in 2016 and later completed a Fellowship in Renal Medicine and Extracorporeal Therapies at the University of California Veterinary Medical Center–San Diego. He currently serves as Senior Clinician and Service Coordinator and Chief of the Nephrology Service at the University of California Veterinary Medical Center–San Diego. Dr. Dufayet is a frequent lecturer and author in the fields of nephrology, urology, and extracorporeal therapies. His professional interests include chronic kidney disease, minimally invasive management of urinary stones, hemodialysis, and therapeutic apheresis. He is currently an ACVNU Legacy Diplomate Candidate and is recognized internationally for his contributions to veterinary kidney medicine and extracorporeal therapies.

Dr. Jethro Forbes, DVM, DACVECC is a member of the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Emergency and Critical Care faculty team. He also directs the Cornell Extracorporeal Therapies and Blood Purification Unit. Professional interests include wellness coaching, veterinary extracorporeal therapies, acute kidney injury, fluid stewardship, training first responders in veterinary CPR, and educating veterinarians, students, and technicians in emergency and critical care topics. Outside of the hospital, Dr. Forbes enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids, maintaining a 20 acre horse farm, playing hockey, making maple syrup, scuba diving, and serving his community as an Assistant Chief in the Danby Fire Company.

Dr. Foster completed his VMD at the University of Pennsylvania, earned an MS in Pharmacology & Toxicology, and completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Wisconsin. He currently directs the Nephrology & Urology and Extracorporeal Therapies services at Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, DC, where he integrates cutting-edge diagnostics, dialysis, and advanced urinary care. 
His research interests include nontraditional uses of extracorporeal blood purification, glomerulonephritis, and drug pharmacokinetics in patients with kidney disease. 
Dr. Foster is an internationally respected expert in veterinary nephrology, urology, and extracorporeal therapies, and has authored numerous manuscripts and book chapters that shape modern renal and urinary medicine. He’s the current President-Elect of the ACVNU and Chair of the Renal Week & Extracorporeal Therapies Boot Camp Conference. He is also a past-president of the American Society of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology and serves key leadership roles in global renal interest communities. 

Dr. Labato earned her veterinary degree from the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. Her clinical interests include acute kidney injury, extracorporeal therapies, micturition disorders, chronic kidney disease, glomerular diseases, hypertension, and renal biomarkers. Dr. Labato is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and a founding member of the American College of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology. She currently serves as President of the American Board of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology and as a board member of the International Renal Interest Society. She has held numerous ACVIM leadership roles, including service on the Board of Regents, and is a longtime member of the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association.

Dr. Seo-Mayer is a board-certified physician in Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology. She received her medical degree from the University of Toledo (2002) and completed her residency and fellowship training at Yale University Medical Center. 
She grew up in a family of doctors and served as an AmeriCorps volunteer after college, providing cancer education and support to underserved families. She realized that she could impact the lives many people by being a physician, and always loved working with kids. She chose nephrology because the types of conditions affecting kids in this field are fascinating, require critical thinking, and can often have a good outcome.
Dr. Seo-Mayer enjoys spending time with her husband, three kids, and parents who also live nearby. They also enjoy wide open spaces, cooking together, and creating messes. She has been named a "Top Doctor" by Washingtonian Magazine in 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Emmanuelle Butty is the Anne Engen and Belle Assistant Clinical Professor at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University and head of the Extracorporeal Therapies and Endourology Service. She received her veterinary degree from the VetSuisse Faculty in Bern, Switzerland, in 2014 and completed a Small Animal Internal Medicine Residency in 2020. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology and a Fellow, ACVNU in Extracorporeal Therapies and Endourology.

Dr. Kellum is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Critical Care Medicine, Medicine,
Bioengineering and Clinical and Translational Science at the University of Pittsburgh. He is the Chief Medical Officer for Spectral Medical, a late-stage medical device company developing diagnostics and therapeutics for sepsis. Dr. Kellum received his medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio in 1988. His postgraduate training includes an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Rochester, NY, and a Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. His research interests span various aspects of Critical Care Medicine, but center in critical care nephrology, sepsis and acute kidney injury. He has authored more than 800 publications and has won several awards for teaching. He lectures widely and has given more than 500 seminars and invited lectures worldwide.

Ms. Maher is a clinical social worker at the NC State Veterinary Hospital, where she supports clients and veterinary teams navigating complex treatment decisions, critical illness, end-of-life care, and grief. She also serves on the hospital’s ethics committee. Maher earned her bachelor’s degree in biological anthropology from Harvard University and her Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Before joining NC State, she spent more than 30 years in clinical, administrative, and ethics-focused roles within the Duke University Health System.

Dr. Schweighauser received her veterinary degree at the University of Bern, Switzerland, in
1997. After a Residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine at the University of Bern and
Louisiana State University, she completed a Fellowship in Renal Medicine and Hemodialysis at the University of California Davis, under the training of Dr. Larry Cowgill, and the University of Bern, under the training of Dr. Thierry Francey. She has since been working as a faculty in nephrology/urology and extracorporeal blood purification therapy at the Small Animal Teaching hospital, University of Bern. Her main interests include acute kidney injury, extracorporeal blood purification therapy, tubular disease, as well as stress reduction for veterinary patients.

Thierry Francey graduated from the University of Bern (Switzerland). He then performed a
Residency in small animal internal medicine (University of Bern and LSU) and is Diplomate of the ACVIM and ECVIM-CA.
He later performed a Fellowship in nephrology and hemodialysis at the University of California Davis where he stayed as a Lecturer in small animal internal medicine and nephrology for 3 additional years. He is also Founding Member and Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology (ACVNU).
He is currently Lecturer and Head of the Nephrobern small animal nephrology/urology group at the Vetsuisse Faculty University of Bern. And in his spare time he is Teaching Faculty of the Hemodialysis Academy!

Emmanuelle Butty is the Anne Engen and Belle Assistant Clinical Professor at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University and head of the Extracorporeal Therapies and Endourology Service. She received her veterinary degree from the VetSuisse Faculty in Bern, Switzerland, in 2014 and completed a Small Animal Internal Medicine Residency in 2020. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology and a Fellow, ACVNU in Extracorporeal Therapies and Endourology.

Dr. Foster completed his VMD at the University of Pennsylvania, earned an MS in Pharmacology & Toxicology, and completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Wisconsin. He currently directs the Nephrology & Urology and Extracorporeal Therapies services at Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, DC, where he integrates cutting-edge diagnostics, dialysis, and advanced urinary care. 
His research interests include nontraditional uses of extracorporeal blood purification, glomerulonephritis, and drug pharmacokinetics in patients with kidney disease. 
Dr. Foster is an internationally respected expert in veterinary nephrology, urology, and extracorporeal therapies, and has authored numerous manuscripts and book chapters that shape modern renal and urinary medicine. He’s the current President-Elect of the ACVNU and Chair of the Renal Week & Extracorporeal Therapies Boot Camp Conference. He is also a past-president of the American Society of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology and serves key leadership roles in global renal interest communities. 

Dr. Jepson graduated from the University of Bristol and subsequently undertook both her residency training and PhD at the Royal Veterinary College where she remains as a Professor in Small Animal Internal Medicine and Nephrology. Rosanne has a particular interest in all aspects of canine and feline nephrology and urology and is a founding member of the American College of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology.

Dr. Hobbs, is an Assistant Professor in Large Animal Clinical Sciences at Texas A&M
University. Her clinical and research efforts focus on large animal critical care, with an emphasis on sepsis, vascular injury, and extracorporeal therapies such as hemoperfusion. Dr. Hobbs leads translational research exploring novel blood purification strategies and biomarker discovery to improve outcomes in equine and food animal patients.

Dr. Leo Londoño is a board-certified specialist in Emergency and Critical Care and Veterinary Nephrology and Urology, as well as co-owner of ECoVets Veterinary Specialists & Emergency in Florida. A founding member of the American College of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology (ACVNU), Dr. Londoño earned his DVM from the University of Florida, where he also completed his Emergency and Critical Care residency. He subsequently completed advanced certification in veterinary extracorporeal blood purification through the UC Davis Hemodialysis Academy. Prior to entering private practice, Dr. Londoño served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency and Critical Care and Director of the Hemodialysis Unit at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. His clinical and research interests focus on acute kidney injury, extracorporeal blood purification therapies, hemodialysis, and endothelial and glycocalyx dysfunction in critically ill patients. An internationally recognized lecturer and researcher, Dr. Londoño has played a significant role in advancing veterinary nephrology, dialysis medicine, and critical care worldwide.

Dr. Helen Philp graduated from the University of Glasgow, Scotland, and worked in small animal practice before completing an internship in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care at the University of Edinburgh. She moved to the University of California, Davis in 2018 to complete a residency in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care, followed by a fellowship in Nephrology and Extracorporeal Medicine. She currently serves as faculty in the UC Davis Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care and Extracorporeal Medicine services and completed an American College of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology residency program in 2025. Her clinical and academic interests include critical care nephrology, renal physiology, mechanical ventilation, extracorporeal therapies, and advanced organ support in critically ill patients.

Dr. Fitzgerald is a board-certified veterinary emergency and critical care specialist and an ACVNU Nephrology-Urology Resident at Friendship Hospital for Animals. She earned her BS in Animal Science from Utah State University and her DVM from Kansas State University. She subsequently completed a small animal rotating internship at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital and an emergency and critical care residency at North Carolina State University. Dr. Fitzgerald’s clinical interests include extracorporeal therapies, toxicology, electrolyte disorders, and mechanical ventilation. Her published research includes the use of therapeutic plasma exchange in the treatment of toxicosis.

Dr. Langston received her DVM degree from Louisiana State University, completed an
internship and residency in internal medicine at The Animal Medical Center, and a fellowship in Renal Medicine and Hemodialysis at the University of California, Davis. She was a staff internist at AMC until 2014, then was a Professor-Clinical at The Ohio State University until she retired in 2026. She became a diplomate of The American College of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology in 2026. Her current clinical interests include extracorporeal therapies, complications of hemodialysis, treatment of chronic kidney disease, and treatment of anemia of chronic kidney disease.

Dr. Cedric Dufayet earned his veterinary degree from the Alfort School of Veterinary Medicine in France and has dedicated his career to the diagnosis and treatment of kidney and urinary tract diseases. Following advanced training in human hemodialysis, he graduated from the inaugural class of the UC Davis Hemodialysis Academy in 2016 and later completed a Fellowship in Renal Medicine and Extracorporeal Therapies at the University of California Veterinary Medical Center–San Diego. He currently serves as Senior Clinician and Service Coordinator and Chief of the Nephrology Service at the University of California Veterinary Medical Center–San Diego. Dr. Dufayet is a frequent lecturer and author in the fields of nephrology, urology, and extracorporeal therapies. His professional interests include chronic kidney disease, minimally invasive management of urinary stones, hemodialysis, and therapeutic apheresis. He is currently an ACVNU Legacy Diplomate Candidate and is recognized internationally for his contributions to veterinary kidney medicine and extracorporeal therapies.

Dr. Foster completed his VMD at the University of Pennsylvania, earned an MS in Pharmacology & Toxicology, and completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Wisconsin. He currently directs the Nephrology & Urology and Extracorporeal Therapies services at Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, DC, where he integrates cutting-edge diagnostics, dialysis, and advanced urinary care. 
His research interests include nontraditional uses of extracorporeal blood purification, glomerulonephritis, and drug pharmacokinetics in patients with kidney disease. 
Dr. Foster is an internationally respected expert in veterinary nephrology, urology, and extracorporeal therapies, and has authored numerous manuscripts and book chapters that shape modern renal and urinary medicine. He’s the current President-Elect of the ACVNU and Chair of the Renal Week & Extracorporeal Therapies Boot Camp Conference. He is also a past-president of the American Society of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology and serves key leadership roles in global renal interest communities. 

Dr. Timothy Yau is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology, specializing in chronic kidney disease management and renal transplantation. With over 15 years of clinical and academic experience, he has published extensively on novel therapeutic approaches to glomerular diseases.


Dr. Timothy Yau is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology, specializing in chronic kidney disease management and renal transplantation. With over 15 years of clinical and academic experience, he has published extensively on novel therapeutic approaches to glomerular diseases.

Dr. Timothy Yau is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology, specializing in chronic kidney disease management and renal transplantation. With over 15 years of clinical and academic experience, he has published extensively on novel therapeutic approaches to glomerular diseases.

Luis Juncos is an academic nephrologist/intensivist who earned his medical degree from the University of Córdoba, Argentina, in 1988. He trained at Henry Ford Hospital in renal physiology research and Internal Medicine, then completed Nephrology and Critical Care fellowships at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, where he later rose to Associate Professor and Section Chief of Critical Care Nephrology. In 2007 he moved to the University of Mississippi Medical Center — home to Arthur Guyton's renal physiology legacy — as John D. Bower Chief of Nephrology and Billy S. Guyton Distinguished Professor of Medicine. In 2018 he became Chief of Nephrology at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, affiliated with UAMS. Over his 35+ year career, spanning basic physiology to clinical trials, he has earned numerous research and teaching awards, been continuously funded, authored nearly 200 publications and book chapters, mentored trainees now in academic and industry leadership, and served on NIH study sections and ASN's Publications Committee as JASN Associate Editor and founding Deputy Editor of Kidney360. He now serves as Senior Director of Critical Care at Fresenius Medical Care and remains Adjunct Professor at UAMS.

Lilia Abbad, PhD, is a postdoctoral researcher with CoRaKiD at INSERM and Sorbonne University in Paris. Her work focuses on common and rare kidney diseases, immunopathology, renal fibrosis, inflammation, and glomerular disease. She has extensive experience in translational research, scientific project management, publication evaluation, supervision, and training. Dr. Abbad’s research has examined IgA nephropathy, diabetic nephropathy, podocyte biology, and emerging therapeutic strategies for kidney fibrosis. She has authored or coauthored more than 25 scientific publications.

Dr. McKenna graduated from University College Dublin in 2013. After some time in general practice he completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Cornell University, USA. He then undertook a Masters of Veterinary Science at the University of Edinburgh, before completing a residency in small animal internal medicine at the Royal Veterinary College. Since completing his residency he has worked in private referral practices in the UK and Australia, and as faculty at University College Dublin. In 2021 he joined Zoetis as the director of the global consultation service. He is an American, European and RCVS specialist in small animal internal medicine. His primary areas of interest are nephrology and haematology. 

Dr. Foster completed his VMD at the University of Pennsylvania, earned an MS in Pharmacology & Toxicology, and completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Wisconsin. He currently directs the Nephrology & Urology and Extracorporeal Therapies services at Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, DC, where he integrates cutting-edge diagnostics, dialysis, and advanced urinary care. 
His research interests include nontraditional uses of extracorporeal blood purification, glomerulonephritis, and drug pharmacokinetics in patients with kidney disease. 
Dr. Foster is an internationally respected expert in veterinary nephrology, urology, and extracorporeal therapies, and has authored numerous manuscripts and book chapters that shape modern renal and urinary medicine. He’s the current President-Elect of the ACVNU and Chair of the Renal Week & Extracorporeal Therapies Boot Camp Conference. He is also a past-president of the American Society of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology and serves key leadership roles in global renal interest communities.