The Future of Nephrology: AI, Precision Medicine, Regenerative Therapies, and Home Dialysis

Speaker:

Rana Haider Asif, MD

PGY-3 Resident Physician, Internal Medicine

Northeast Georgia Medical Center

Objectives:

• Recognize the major challenges in kidney care today, including CKD burden, dialysis dependence, and transplant shortages.
• Describe how artificial intelligence is being applied in nephrology to improve risk prediction, dialysis care, and pathology interpretation.
• Explain the role of precision medicine in nephrology, including genetic testing and biomarker-driven therapies.
• Summarize current advancements in regenerative medicine and bioartificial kidneys and their potential impact on future kidney replacement therapy.
• Discuss innovations in home dialysis technologies and their implications for patient-centered care.
• Identify the clinical relevance of these advancements for internal medicine practice and patient management.

Lunch will be provided. Physician credits awarded.