LL Kidney Club Hosted by Loma Linda Nephrology Group
The LL Kidney Club, hosted by the Loma Linda Nephrology Group, is a dynamic, collaborative forum designed for nephrology professionals to engage, learn, and network. Our monthly meetings provide an opportunity to stay updated on the latest advancements in nephrology and apheresis, discuss emerging trends, and collaborate with experts in the field.
When: Every 3rd Thursday of the month
Where: Off-Campus Venue (Location will be updated monthly)
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Every month, we invite a speaker, sponsored by industry-leading companies, to present on different topics in nephrology and apheresis. We aim to create a community for learning, discussion, networking and research opportunities among health care professionals.
2026 Upcoming Events
17 Dec 2026
17 Dec 2026
Accepting Sponsor
Contact: NEbrahimi@llu.edu
19 Nov 2026
17 Dec 2026
Accepting Sponsor
Contact: NEbrahimi@llu.edu
15 Oct 2026
Details: To Be Announced
Sponsor: Bayer
17 Sep 2026
Details: To Be Announced
Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals
20 Aug 2026
Details: To Be Announced
Sponsor: Apellis Pharmaceuticals
16 Jul 2026
Details: To Be Announced
Sponsor: Travere Therapeutics
18 Jun 2026
Details: To Be Announced
Sponsor: Otsuka Pharmaceutical
21 May 2026
Details: To Be Announced
Sponsor: scPharmaceuticals
17 Apr 2026
Details: To Be Announced
Sponsor: Natera
18 Mar 2026
Details: To Be Announced
Sponsor: Otsuka Pharmaceutical
19 Feb 2026
Details: To Be Announced
Sponsor: Natera
15 Jan 2026
Details: To Be Announced
Sponsor: Novo Nordisk
2025 Events
18 Dec 2025
Details: To Be Announced
Sponsor: Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
20 Nov 2025
FILSPARI® (sparsentan): A Treatment Approved for Adults with IgA Nephropathy
Speaker: Mohammad Kamgar, MD;
David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA,
Los Angeles, CA
Sponsor: Travere Therapeutics
16 Oct 2025
Lupus Nephritis and Treatment with Benlysta
Speaker: Reinaldo Rosario, MD; Chief of Medicine at Florida Kidney Physicians, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Sponsor: GSK Pharmaceuticals
18 Sep 2025
EMPAVELI® (pegcetacoplan)
Speaker: Tariq Shah, MD; Professor, Western University College of Pharmacy, Pomona, California; Providence Saint John's Health Center
Sponsor: Apellis Pharmaceuticals
21 Aug 2025
"Vafseo" for Anemia in CKD
Speaker: Anjay Rastogi, MD-PhD; Professor and Clinical Chief of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA
Sponsor: Akebia Therapeutics
17 Jul 2025
Kerendia Stage 3b: The Dual Dilemma
Speaker: Christian W. Mende, MD, FACP, FACN, FASN, FAHA; Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, CA
Sponsor: Bayer
19 Jun 2025
FUROSCIX® (furosemide injection) 80 mg/ 10mL for subcutaneous use
Speaker: Rigved Tadwalkar, MD; Director, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Saint John’s Health Center, Santa Monica; Director, Pericardial Disease, Pacific Heart Institute, Santa Monica; Consultative Cardiologist, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles
Sponsor: scPharmaceutical
15 May 2025
A Different Perspective on Hyperphosphatemia Management: Evaluating Current Strategies
Speaker: Rodolfo Batarse, MD, FASN; President, Desert Kidney Care; Co-Director, Eisenhower Medical Center; Graduate Medical Education in Nephrology, Rancho Mirage, CA
Sponsor: Ardelyx
17 Apr 2025
Primary Hyperoxaluria and Nedosiran
Speaker: Sophie Hamilton, PharmD, MBA; Sr.Medical Liaison - Rare Endo Rare Renal Diseases
Sponsor: Novo Nordisk
20 Mar 2025
The 1st FDA-approved Treatment for HRS in Adults with Rapid Reduction in Kidney Function
Speaker: Lorenzo Rossaro, MD, FACP; Emeritus Professor of Medicine, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Loma Linda University Health Transplant Institute
Sponsor: Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
06 Mar 2025
Updates on IgA Nephropathy
Speaker: Prof Jonathan Barratt, MD, PhD, FRCP; The Mayer Professor of Renal Medicine, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; IgAN Foundation Chairman of the Advisory Board
Sponsor: Calliditas Therapeutics
20 Feb 2025
Transitional Care Units and Home Therapies: CAPD, CCPD, and HHD; A patient-centric approach to starting dialysis
Speaker: Carrie Lancaster, RN; Vice President of Home Growth & Strategy at Fresenius Kidney Care
Sponsor: Fresenius Kidney Care
2024 Events
21 Nov 2024
Exciting Development in the Treatment of Hepatorenal Syndrome
Speaker: Emily Owen, PharmD; Surgery, Burn, Trauma Critical Care; MS Health Outcomes; Research, Saint Louis University; St. Louis College of Pharmacy; Barnes-Jewish Hospital St. Louis, MO
Sponsor: Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
17 Oct 2024
Changing Patient Care Through Renal Genetic Testing
Speaker: Heather Hurley Wade, PharmD, BCPS; Natera - Medical Science Liaison Senior Manager
Sponsor: Natera