Professional Events: Citywide Grand Rounds
pushing the field forward
education drives progress
The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois' Citywide Grand Rounds brings together experienced clinicians, notable educators, and young investigators for an evening of enlightening discussion and continuing education. The night's program provides attendees with an open forum, and affords them the opportunity to learn about advancements in research and medicine which may be outside of their core practice.
Upon arrival, guests will connect with new colleagues and enjoy a cocktail hour. The program will begin over dinner, where presenters will detail case studies, conduct moderated panel discussions, and offer brief updates on NKFI supported research. In addition to case discussions, previous Grand Rounds topics have included:
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Communicating with chronic patients
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Risk factors in minority groups
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Statin medications and dialysis patients
For More Information
Please contact the NKFI's Director of Programs, Rachel DePauw.
email: rdepauw@nkfi.org | phone: (312) 321 - 1500 x 258
Citywide Grand Rounds will be
fully in person this year.
PROGRAM
September 18, 2025
6:00pm - 9:00pm
LOCATION
Maggiano's Little Italy
516 North Clark St
Chicago, IL
details & agenda
a small serving of the evening's discussions
AGENDA:
5:45pm - Check-in, Networking, Cocktail Reception
6:15pm - Welcome
Rachel DePauw, MPH, CAE | NKFI
Dr. Suneel Udani | Professional Advisory Board Chair
6:35pm - Medical Student Research Presentations
Drishti Jain | Loyola University
Jameel Alausa | University of Chicago
Senthooran Kalidoss | University of Chicago
Roy Wilson | University of Chicago
7:15pm - Break
7:30pm - Introduction of Moderator and Case Presentation
Format
Dr. Suneel Udani | Professional Advisory Board Chair
Dr. Roger Rodby | Rush Medicine, Moderator
7:35pm - Clinical Pathologic Case Presentation
PGNMID vs. Complement-mediated MPGN: a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge
Dr. Ersin Yassa | Loyola Medicine
8:15pm - Closing Remarks, Networking, Photographs
CALL FOR CASES:
We want your interesting nephrology cases! This program will follow a clinical pathologic case model with audience participation. Should your case be chosen for presentation, the NKFI will pay $1,000 toward case publication in the medical journal of your choice. This opportunity is open to nephrology professionals at all levels. Submissions are due July 14.
Notification for Grand Rounds selected cases will be by August 1.
featured speakers
meet the experts
Dr. Suneel Udani
Nephrology Associates of Northern Illinois & Indiana
Nephrology
Dr. Suneel Udani is an Internal Medicine physician at Nephrology Associates of Northern Illinois and Indiana who specializes in Nephrology with focused training in Nephrotic Syndrome. He is well-known for his specialty expertise. His clinical research experience includes collaborative studies and published articles related to glomerular diseases, like FSGS and Nephrotic Syndrome
Dr. Roger A. Rodby
Rush Medical College
Nephrology and Internal Medicine
Roger Rodby’s is a Professor of Medicine within the Renal Division at Rush University Medical Center. As a researcher, he has focused on lupus nephritis and diabetic nephropathy through his involvement with the Collaborative Study Group, where he now serves on the Executive Committee. He is an Associate Editor for Seminars in Dialysis where he has his own section entitled Dialysis Rounds
program sponsor
you make the difference
The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is able to offer professional development programming, conduct educational seminars, and support research with the help of our passionate supporters, and a remarkable team of dedicated sponsors. Please contact Wesley Bauer at wbauer@nkfi.org for more information on sponsorship.
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