The Renal Research Institute

11/21/2025

𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗶𝗱 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲.

At the ERA Symposium, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗦𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗿 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝘄𝗲𝗸𝗮𝗿, Co-director of the Kidney Research Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, shared how AI is being used to improve fluid and electrolyte management — from predicting dialysis access readiness to advancing real-time volume assessment and fluid modeling.

His talk, “AI Perspectives from MGH: Applications in Fluid Management and Dialysis,” highlighted how multidisciplinary teams at MGH are bridging clinical research, data science, and engineering to develop practical tools that support better outcomes for patients with kidney disease.

🎥 Watch the full session on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ejjd_Wb4Jp8

In this ERA Symposium session, Dr. Sagar Nigwekar, Co-director of the Kidney Research Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, explores how artificial intel...

11/19/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗻𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲.

At Mayo Clinic, artificial intelligence is not just an idea — it’s transforming patient care in real time.

In this ERA Symposium presentation, Dr. Wisit Cheungpasitporn, Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic, shares how AI tools like Abridge, RecordTime, OpenEvidence, and Copilot are reshaping kidney care — from streamlining documentation and inbox management to enhancing education and data-driven research.

🎥 Watch the full session on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kZxNd160LQM

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how clinicians deliver care — from streamlining documentation to enhancing patient communication and education.In this E...

11/17/2025

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗥𝗔 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 — “𝗞𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗜, 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗵, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲.”

In this inspiring opening session, Len Usvyat, Senior Vice President and Head of the Renal Research Institute, and Doris Fuertinger, Senior Director of Computational Medicine, set the stage for a day dedicated to connection, collaboration, and innovation.

From a live demonstration translating data into music to a reflection on how AI, mathematics, and analytics are reshaping patient care, this welcome captures the essence of RRI’s mission — transforming research into real-world impact.

🎥 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲: https://youtu.be/PWX2TLth7CY

The 2025 ERA Symposium opens with a warm welcome from Len Usvyat, Senior Vice President and Head of the Renal Research Institute, and Doris Fuertinger, Senio...

11/14/2025

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of kidney disease — but with education, early detection, and proactive care, we can change the future.

On World Diabetes Day, RRI stands with our partners and patients in advancing research that connects the dots between diabetes and kidney health.

Better data, better care, better outcomes.

11/11/2025

Today we honor the courage and sacrifice of our veterans — including those living with chronic kidney disease.

At RRI, we recognize the unique healthcare needs of the veteran community and remain committed to advancing research and care that supports those who served.

Thank you for your service.

11/03/2025

Who really deserves credit in research?

In this episode of Frontiers in Kidney Medicine & Biointelligence, Dr. Len Usvyat speaks with Dr. Lisa Rasmussen, Professor of Philosophy at UNC Charlotte and Editor-in-Chief of Accountability in Research, about the complex ethics of authorship.

From “gift” and “ghost” authorship to how AI is changing publication norms, this conversation explores how fairness, transparency, and accountability shape the future of science.

🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Fd9iKuOCahjG4AmDbTI6V

▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/87dLlpyvsEY

11/03/2025

🚨 It all begins tomorrow — the RRI Symposium lands in Houston!

Join us as we explore:
🔹 How clinicians are shaping AI
🔹 What innovation looks like at the bedside
🔹 Why frontline voices must lead research

🗣️ From pharmacy to nutrition to ethics — the agenda is packed with real insights and practical tools.

📍 Houston, TX | 🗓 November 4

Haven’t registered? There’s still time ➡️ https://cvent.me/mybGLA

11/01/2025

⏳ Just 3 days until the RRI Symposium takes over Houston!

🧠 Get ready for a day of action-oriented insight:
🔹 How dietitians are using AI for precision nutrition
🔹 Nurses becoming researchers and tech leaders
🔹 Tools that solve—not complicate—frontline work

Let’s build the future with those who deliver care every day.

📍 Houston, TX | 🗓 Tuesday, Nov 4
🎟 Final seats remaining ➡️ https://cvent.me/mybGLA

11/01/2025

This November, we honor the extraordinary individuals who provide unwavering care, support, and love to those living with chronic illnesses.

Family caregivers are often the quiet force behind better health outcomes, and at RRI, we see you, we appreciate you, and we thank you.

💛 You are essential to the circle of care.

10/28/2025

We’re just ONE WEEK away from the RRI Symposium in Houston!

🌟 A spotlight on frontline innovation, clinician voices, and real-world AI.

🎤 Featuring:
🔹 Lisa Pacelli on the nurse’s voice in research
🔹 Felicia Speed on supporting social workers with smarter tools
🔹 AJ Blood on solving the pharmacist bottleneck
🔹 Adrian Gomez Campos on hackathons and bedside innovation

📍 Houston, TX | 🗓 Tuesday, Nov 4 | 💻 Free to attend

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10/23/2025

𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲. 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀.

The RRI Symposium brings together voices shaping the next chapter of kidney care.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation.

Link to watch video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sp8nF5j0m68

➡️ Register now: https://cvent.me/mybGLA

The future of kidney care is here.Get a first look at how the Renal Research Institute (RRI) Symposium is advancing kidney health through innovation, researc...

10/22/2025

📢 Don’t miss your chance to attend the RRI Symposium on November 4 in Houston!

🌍 This is where technology meets empathy.
Where real clinicians lead the conversation.
Where the tools we need are shaped by the people who use them.

🎤 10+ expert speakers
💡 Practical takeaways
🤝 Frontline focus

🎟 Register now ➡️ https://cvent.me/mybGLA

📍 Houston, TX | 🗓 Tuesday, November 4