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ForwardSelected Topics in Glomerular Diseases and Kidney Pathology 2026
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options.
October 2 -3, 2026 - Marriott Hotel Rochester - Rochester, Minnesota
Course Directors: Fernando C. Fervenza, M.D., Ph.D., Leticia Rolon, M.D., Ladan Zand, M.D.
This two-day course offers a comprehensive, practice-focused update on glomerular diseases, including IgA nephropathy, lupus nephritis, vasculitis, membranous nephropathy, and podocytopathies, alongside kidney pathology. Using case-based discussions and histopathologic review, it addresses diagnostic approaches, biomarkers, classification systems, and evidence-based management for clinical application.
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| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $700 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $675 |
Target Audience
This course is designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, and resident fellows.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Apply evidence-based, patient-centered approaches to the diagnosis and management of a broad spectrum of glomerular diseases.
- Integrate clinical, serologic, genetic, and histopathologic data to refine diagnosis and guide individualized treatment strategies.
- Evaluate emerging diagnostic tools and therapies to improve outcomes in complex immune-mediated and complement-mediated kidney diseases.
- Manage high-risk and special populations, including patients with pregnancy-related kidney disease and paraprotein-associated disorders.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Selected Topics in Glomerular Diseases and Kidney Pathology 2026 | ||
Marriott Hotel, Rochester, Minnesota | ||
October 2-3, 2026 | ||
Day 1 | Friday, October 2, 2026 | |
6:45 AM | Breakfast, Registration and Exhibits | |
6:55 AM | Optional Product Theater: Company 1 (no CME credit) Location: Amphitheater | |
7:55 AM | Welcome Announcements | |
Session I: IgA nephropathy Moderator: Leticia Rolon, M.D. | ||
8:00 AM | What should be our approach when managing a patient with IgA nephropathy? Ladan Zand, M.D. | |
8:40 AM | Q&A | |
8:45 AM | How to manage patients with IgA nephropathy - case based discussion Moderator: Ladan Zand, M.D. Panel: Richard J. Glassock, M.D., F.A.S.N., Ali Poyan Mehr, M.D., Fernando C. Fervenza, M.D., Ph.D. | |
9:45 AM | Case: MDS with TP53 Mutations Case Presenter: Cecilia Y. Arana Yi, M.D. Panel: Aref Al-Kali, M.D., Talha Badar, M.B.B.S., M.D., Lisa Z. Sproat, M.D., Nandita Khera, M.D., M.P.H. | |
9:45 AM | Q&A Session Presenters | |
10:00 AM | AM Break & Exhibits | |
Session II: Lupus nephritis Moderator: Ladan Zand, M.D. | ||
10:20 AM | Management of lupus nephritis in the current era Gerald B. Appel, M.D. | |
10:35 AM | Endpoints in lupus nephritis Fernando C. Fervenza, M.D., Ph.D. | |
11:05 AM | Lupus management from rheumatology point of view Ali A. Duarte Garcia, M.D. | |
11:35 AM | Q&A Session Presenters | |
11:50 AM | Lunch & Exhibits | |
12:00 PM | Optional Product Theater: Company 2 (no CME credit) Location: Amphitheater | |
Session III: MPGN Moderator: Ali Poyan Mehr, M.D. | ||
1:00 PM | Treatment options for patients with C3GN and immune complex MPGN Andrew S. Bomback, M.D., M.P.H. | |
1:30 PM | Pathology of MPGN - case based discussion - Dr. Sethi to review the pathology Fernando C. Fervenza, M.D., Ph.D., Andrew S. Bomback, M.D., M.P.H., and Gerald B. Appel, M.D. | |
2:00 PM | How to diagnose and manage patients with PGNMID? Ladan Zand, M.D. | |
2:30 PM | Q&A Session Presenters | |
2:45 PM | PM Break & Exhibits | |
Session IV: Vasculitis Moderator: Mireille El Ters, M.D. | ||
3:05 PM | How to treat patients with ANCA associated vasculitis with severe renal involvement Ulrich Specks, M.D. | |
3:35 PM | Cryoglobulin vasculitis -diagnosis and management Professor Dario Roccatello | |
4:10 PM | Challenging cases of ANCA associated vasculitis and cryo-GN Leticia Rolon, M.D. | |
4:45 PM | Q&A Session Presenters | |
5:00 PM | Adjourn | |
Day 2 | Saturday, October 3, 2026 | |
6:45 AM | Breakfast & Exhibits | |
6:55 AM | Optional Product Theater: Company 3 (no CME credit) Location: Amphitheater | |
7:55 AM | Welcome Announcement Fernando C. Fervenza, M.D., Ph.D. | |
Session I: Membranous/genetic Moderator: Leticia Rolon, M.D. | ||
8:00 AM | Role of mass spectrometry and antigen based approach in MN | |
8:30 AM | How to management patients with MN | |
9:00 AM | When should we consider genetic testing in patients with GN? Ann M. Moyer, M.D., Ph.D. | |
9:30 AM | Q&A Session Presenters | |
9:45 AM | AM Break and Exhibits | |
Session II: Podocytopathy Moderator: Andrea G. Kattah, M.D. | ||
10:05 AM | What is new in the pathology and pathogenesis of podocytopathy | |
10:35 AM | Treatment approach to patients with primary podocytopathy | |
11:05 AM | Thrombotic microangiopathy Jai Radhakrishnan, M.D. | |
11:35 AM | Q&A Session Presenters | |
11:50 AM | Lunch and Exhibits | |
12:00 PM | Optional Product Theater: Company 4 (no CME credit) Location: Amphitheater | |
Session III: Fibrills and paraproteins Moderator: Loren P. Herrera Hernandez, M.D. | ||
1:00 PM | How to make sense of fibrills on kidney pathology M Priya P. Alexander, M.D. | |
1:30 PM | Management of patients with fibrillary GN Case Ladan Zand, M.D. | |
2:00 PM | How do monoclonal proteins impact the kidney? | |
2:30 PM | Q&A Session Presenters | |
2:45 PM | PM Break & Exhibits | |
Session IV: Moderator: Ladan Zand, M.D. | ||
3:05 PM | Pregnancy discussion and planning in patients with lupus nephritis Andrea G. Kattah, M.D. | |
3:35 PM | Q&A Vesna D. Garovic, M.D., Ph.D. and Andrea G. Kattah, M.D. | |
4:00 PM | Challenging cases of GN during pregnancy Case Presenter: Leticia Rolon, M.D. Panel: Vesna D. Garovic, M.D., Ph.D. and Andrea G. Kattah, M.D. | |
5:00 PM | Adjourn | |
There is a limited room block available for attendees for this course at a rate of $213 per night. Hotel’s room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 15.13%) in effect at the time of check-out. Reservations can be made using the room block link or by calling (800) 228-9290 or (507) 280-6000. Reservations by attendees must be received on or before September 10, 2026.
Hotel parking is available in attached parking ramp at our standard parking rates.
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Fernando C. Fervenza, M.D., Ph.D.
Leticia Rolon, M.D.
Ladan Zand, M.D.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 14.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 14.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other Healthcare Professionals
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 14.00 AAPA Category 1
- 14.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 14.00 ANCC
- 14.00 Attendance
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| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $700 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $675 |
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