American Society of Nephrology
| Founded | 1966 |
|---|---|
| Type | Medical |
| Focus | Nephrology, Kidney Disease, Medical Research, Education and Public Policy |
| Location | |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Members | 20,000 |
Key people | Mark. E. Rosenberg (President) Tod Ibrahim (Executive Vice President) |
| Website | www.asn-online.org |
Founded in 1966, the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) is the world's largest professional society devoted to the study of kidney disease. Composed of over 20,000 physicians and scientists, ASN promotes expert patient care, advances medical research, and educates the renal community. ASN also informs policymakers about issues of importance to kidney doctors and their patients.