The 11th Annual KIDNEYcon
April 23-25, 2026
Little Rock, AR
Little Rock, AR
Kidney biopsy specimen collected in the Kidney Biopsy Workshop
KIDNEYcon 2026
KIDNEYcon aims to create an interactive learning experience where attendees can closely interact with expert presenters in a way that is not possible at larger meetings.
KIDNEYcon is a platform for nephrologists and medicine trainees to interact with each other and experts from across the nation and learn about and discuss recent advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease. The conference will provide participants with the tools to correctly identify and determine optimal prevention and treatment of patients with acute kidney injury, glomerular disease, or complex pregnancy issues. The program will feature seven hands-on workshops that simulate realistic practice conditions utilizing case studies, simulations, and live human models to teach how and why interventions are done and allow attendees to practice new techniques.
Thursday, April 23
Symposium: Critical Care Nehprology
Friday, April 25
Hands-On Workshops:
Kidney Pathology
Home Dialysis
Urine Microscopy
Acid/Base Fluids and Electrolytes
Kidney Biopsy Academy
Vascular Access
POCUS
Keynote Address/Dinner/JEOPARDY!
Saturday, April 24
Scientific and Clinical Sessions:
New Therapies in Glomerular Diseases
Rare and Genetic Kidney Diseases
Advances in Kidney Transplantation and Renal Replacement Therapies
Martinis, Meatballs, & Mentoring Party
Support
We would like to thank the following companies for support of the 2025 KIDNEYcon meeting through medical education grants:
Alexion / AstraZeneca
Arkana Laboratories
Calliditas
Travere
Exibitors
We would like to thank the following companies for exhibiting during the 2025 KIDNEYcon meeting:
Akebia
Amgen
Apellis
Ardelx
Aurinia
Bayer
Boehringer-Ingelheim
Calliditas
Cormedix
DaVita
Fresenius
GSK
Mallinckrodt
Natera
Novartis
Otsuka
Sanofi
Talphera
Travere
Vifor
KIDNEYcon Director
John Arthur, MD, PhD, FASN
Education
University of Iowa College of Medicine
MD, 1990
PhD Pharmacology, 1990
Duke University Medical Center
Residency in Medicine, 1990-93
Fellowship in Nephrology, 1993-96
Academic Position
Professor and Chief of Nephrology
Associate Director, Translational Research Institute
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Research Interests
Prognostic Biomarkers
Proteomics
Acute Kidney Injury
Chronic kidney disease
Diabetic nephropathy
KIDNEYCON CO-DIRECTOR
Shree Sharma, MD, FASN
Education
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
MD, 2005
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Residency in Pathology, 2007-2011
Columbia University Medical Center
Fellowship in Renal Pathology, 2011-2012
Academic Position
Nephropathologist, Arkana Laboratories
Little Rock, AR
Research Interests
Acute kidney injury
Chronic kidney disease
KIDNEYcon Education Director
Manisha Singh, MD
Education
Rajendra Medical College (now known as RIIMS) in India MD, 2001
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Residency in Medicine, 2010-2013
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Fellowship in Nephrology, 2013-2015
Academic Position
Associate Professor of Nephrology Director Home Dialysis Co-Director M2 Medical Students Renal Module University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Research Interests
Telemedicine and CKD education Women’s health Diabetic kidney disease Medical education
KIDNEYCON co-DIRECTOR
Juan Carlos Velez, MD
Education
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, San Martin de Porres, Lima, Peru
MD, 1998
Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Residency in Medicine, 2000-02
Chief Resident, 2001-02
Emory University School of Medicine
Fellowship in Nephrology, 2002-05
Academic Position
Professor and System Chair of Nephrology
Ochsner Health
Research Interests
Hepatorenal acute kidney injury Hyponatremia Glomerular diseases Renal syndromes associated with exposure to antimicrobials