The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) has announced the appointment of Prabir Roy Chaudhury, MD, PhD, FASN, as its next president, set to take office on January 1, 2025. Dr. Roy Chaudhury, who succeeds Deidra C. Crews, brings extensive experience as a physician, academic leader, and researcher. He currently serves as the Drs. Ronald and Katherine Falk Eminent Professor and Co-Director at the University of North Carolina’s Kidney Center in Chapel Hill, NC, and is a staff nephrologist at the WG (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury, NC.
Dr. Roy Chaudhury expressed enthusiasm for his new role, noting the exciting advancements in kidney care and transplantation. “This is truly the greatest honor of my professional career,” he stated, highlighting his commitment to supporting patients and their families through ASN’s research, policy, and advocacy initiatives.
Dr. Roy Chaudhury is an active transplant nephrologist whose research centers on uremic vascular biology. His work specifically addresses issues related to dialysis vascular access dysfunction and the cardiovascular complications associated with kidney disease. He has played a significant role in kidney care policy through leadership positions in various ASN committees, task forces, and other nephrology organizations.
A founding co-chair of the Kidney Health Initiative and a member of the Kidney X Innovation accelerator’s steering committee, Dr. Roy Chaudhury is a recognized speaker and prolific author, having published over 250 manuscripts and book chapters. His contributions to the field have earned him prestigious accolades, including the Gerald Beathard Award and the KS Chugh Oration from the Indian Society of Nephrology.
Dr. Roy Chaudhury obtained his medical degree from the Armed Forces Medical College in Pune, India, and completed his training in Internal Medicine and Nephrology in Scotland, as well as at Harvard Medical School in Boston and the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Founded in 1966, ASN is dedicated to combating kidney diseases globally, boasting nearly 21,000 members from 140 countries.
