In pursuit of our mission, National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin is proud to provide convening opportunities for health professionals supporting patients across our state from prevention of kidney disease through dialysis, and all aspects of organ transplantation. We do achieve this through larger events like the Renal Professional Conference, Renal Pathology Summit, and Rare Disease Roundup as well as smaller programs throughout the year. We are also proud to serve as the convening organization for the Council of Nephrology Social Workers and Council on Renal Nutrition Wisconsin Chapters.
Rare Disease Roundup
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM | February 12, 2026 | Waukesha, WI
The 2026 RARE DISEASE ROUNDUP presented by Vera Therapeutics will be held on Thursday, February 12 at Milwaukee Marriott West. The dinner program will include a presentation on emerging concepts in IgA nephropathy, a patient speaker on the lived experience of rare kidney disease, and an interactive discussion with case presentations on polycystic kidney disease and lupus nephritis.
This event is open to healthcare professionals only. Your RSVP and active crowd participation are requested. There is no cost to attend.
- Emerging Concepts in IgA Nephropathy: Focus on B Cells and Key Cytokine Drivers BAFF & APRIL Ellie Kelepouris, MD, FACP, FAHA (University of Pennsylvania) with support from Vera Therapeutics
- An IGAN Journey: Mastering the Course Danny (Kidney Patient) with support from Travere Therapeutics
- Interactive Discussion
- Polycystic Kidney Disease Case Presentation Cassandra Chiao, MD (University of Wisconsin)
- Lupus Nephritis Case Presentation Nigar Rumane, MD (University of Wisconsin)
- Moderator Tripti Singh, MD (University of Wisconsin)
NKFW Renal Professional Conference
Save the Date | November 11 & 12, 2026 | Madison, WI
The NKFW RENAL PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE (RPC-WI) is an opportunity for dietitians, social workers, nurses, dialysis technicians, transplant coordinators, and providers working in all aspects of kidney health to network, share best practices, and earn eight (8) continuing education credits. This event will be returning to Madison with our Welcome Reception on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 followed by a full day of accredited conference sessions on Thursday, November 12.
You are invited to stay for dinner after RPC-WI at the Renal Pathology Summit on the evening of November 12.
