Outstanding Participation in PANAM Physiological Sciences 2023

Resounding Success at the Latin American Physiology Congress (PANAM) 2023: Outstanding Presentations by Students and Dr. Amador in a Special Symposium

Within the framework of the Latin American Physiology Congress (PANAM) 2023, our team not only shone with undergraduate and doctoral student poster presentations but also celebrated Dr. Amador's participation, who shared his expertise in a symposium titled "Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin as an inmunomodulator in Hypertension".

We take pride in the exceptional work carried out by our team, contributing significantly to the knowledge exchange in the field of physiology. We extend our gratitude to all those who engaged in discussions and shared insights on the works we presented. Your interest and participation further enriched this experience, strengthening connections and collaboration within the scientific community.

Successful Representation by Javier Reyes at Kidney Week 2023

We are pleased to share that our PhD student, Javier Reyes, shined as a representative of our lab at the recent Kidney Week 2023 conference organised by the American Society of Nephrology. His outstanding presentation underlines the commitment and quality of our research. We congratulate Javier and our entire team for this achievement, which reflects our continued dedication to excellence in nephrology.

Dr. Patricio Araos Receives Prestigious Stephanie Watts Award at Global Hypertension Conference

Dr. Patricio Araos has achieved a remarkable feat by clinching the prestigious Stephanie Watts Award at the Annual Hypertension Meeting hosted by the American Heart Association, the most prominent global gathering in the realm of hypertension research and treatment. Winning an award within the borders of Chile is undoubtedly a significant accomplishment, but securing such recognition on an international stage, particularly in the United States, is a testament to Dr. Araos's exceptional dedication, expertise, and contributions to the field. This remarkable achievement not only reflects his commitment but also underscores his substantial impact on the worldwide medical community. Congratulations are in order for this extraordinary accomplishment!

Celebrating Excellence: Dr. Araos and Team's Consecutive Victories at the VIII Congress of the Chilean Society of Hypertension

Congratulations are in order for the remarkable achievement of Dr. Araos and the laboratory team, whose groundbreaking research once again secured the top prize at the VIII Congress of the Chilean Society of Hypertension. Their consecutive wins underscore their exceptional dedication and leadership. This year's winning study, 'The Absence of NGAL Promotes Natriuresis During a High Sodium Chloride Diet,' exemplifies their commitment to advancing our understanding of hypertension. Kudos to Dr. Araos and the entire team for their outstanding contributions to medical science through their unwavering pursuit of knowledge and excellence.

Featured Representation at the International Nephrology Congress in Bangkok

On April 1st, we are proud to share that our doctoral candidate, Stefanny Figueroa, represented us exceptionally at the International Nephrology Congress held in Bangkok, Thailand. During this renowned event, Stefanny had the opportunity to present the significant findings and advancements achieved in her doctoral thesis. Her participation in the congress was an enriching experience as she interacted with prominent researchers in the field of nephrology and learned from their valuable contributions. We are grateful for this unique opportunity and would like to acknowledge Stefanny's hard work and dedication to her academic endeavors. Her outstanding presentation and ability to effectively communicate the advancements in her doctoral thesis demonstrate her excellence and commitment to the field of nephrology.

Congratulations to Dr. Patricio Araos Salas for his outstanding presentation and award at the LVIII Chilean Congress of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery 2022

Dr. Araos was honored with the Chilean Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Award for Best Work in Basic Sciences. The congress, held from December 1st to 4th, 2022 at the Sheraton Hotel in Santiago, brought together experts in cardiology and cardiovascular surgery. The recognition of Dr. Araos reflects his dedication and passion in the field of scientific research. We would like to express our gratitude to the entire team that collaborated on this project and to the Chilean Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery for organizing this important event.

Dr. Patricio Araos Recognized with Paul Dudley White International Scholar Award for Research on Immune Cells and Hypertension

We are proud to announce that Dr. Patricio Araos, one of our esteemed postdoctoral researchers, has been honored with the prestigious Paul Dudley White International Scholar Award at the Scientific Sessions 2022 by the American Heart Association. Dr. Araos' groundbreaking research on immune cells and their correlation with hypertension has garnered significant attention within the scientific community. This esteemed award recognizes Dr. Araos' exceptional scientific contributions and highlights the potential impact of his work in the field of cardiovascular research. We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Araos and express our appreciation to all the team members who contributed to this remarkable research endeavor.

Best Work at the VII Chilean Congress of Arterial Hypertension

Last week our laboratory participated in the "VII Chilean Congress of Arterial Hypertension" presented the work entitled Macrophages CD11c⁺F4/80⁺ Increase in the Kidney of Hypertensive Mice but don't Transfer this Condition. This work was well received by the audience, in such a way that it was selected as the BEST WORK presented. Therefore, we congratulate our members, especially to Sut'yam Cortés and Patricio Araos for their effort and dedication in this work.

Activities and Congresses in 2022

In this new year, different activities related to nephrology have already been organized worldwide, if you want to know them we leave you a list of the main activities below:

- ISN World Congress of Nefrology 2022, 24-27/February/2022, Kuala Lumpur.
https://www.theisn.org/wcn/

- AKI & CRRT: International Conferenceon Advances in Critical Care Nephrology, 7-10/March/2022, San Diego, USA.
https://crrtonline.com/crrtconference/

- World Kidney Day-Kindey Health for All: Bridge the knowledge gap, 10/March/2022.
https://www.worldkidneyday.org/

- Renal Physicians Association Annual Meeting, 24-27/March/2021, Dallas,USA.
https://www.renalmd.org/page/calAnnualMeeting

- American Transplant Congress, 4-8/June/2022, Boston, USA.
https://atcmeeting.org/general-information

- European Society of HTN annual Meeting, 17-20/June/2022. Athens, Greece.
https://esh2022.eu/

- Chilean Congress of Hypertension, Chile.
https://hipertension.cl/

- American Heart Association HTN meeting, 7-10/September/2022. San Diego, USA.

- European Society of Pediatric Nephrology, 22-25/June/2022, Slovenia.
https://espn2020.org/

- Chilean Congress of Nephrology, Hypertension and Transplantation, Chile.
https://www.nefro.cl/web/#

-ASN Kidney Week, 1-6/November/2022, Orlando, USA.
https://www.asn-online.org/education/kidneyweek/

Kidney Week 2021

From November 4 to 7, the next kidney week will be held 100% online, where various topics of interest will be addressed such as Artificial Intelligence and Implementation Science, Challenging Issues for Clinicians, Breakthroughs and Challenges of a New Era in ADPKD Care, among others. That is why we invite you to register for this congress and participate with international specialists.