GlomCon Hawaii 2025

Advancing Glomerular Disease Care:
Education, Research, and Collaboration in Paradise

GlomCon Hawaii is an annual in-person and hybrid conference dedicated to advancing education, research, and collaboration in nephrology. As part of GlomCon Foundation's initiative, the conference brings together clinicians, researchers, and experts worldwide to explore the latest advancements in glomerular diseases, pathology, and treatment approaches.

With a strong foundation in virtual education—built on over 250 live seminars since 2016—GlomCon Hawaii expands this mission by fostering deeper engagement through interactive case discussions, pathology reviews, and evidence-based treatment panels. The conference provides a space for the nephrology community to connect, exchange ideas, and advance patient care.

Designed to balance scientific rigor with meaningful networking, GlomCon Hawaii offers an environment where emerging and experienced nephrologists can engage with thought leaders, contribute to discussions shaping the field, and stay at the forefront of clinical and research developments.

Whether attending in person in the beautiful setting of Hawaii or joining virtually, GlomCon Hawaii is an opportunity to be part of a global community committed to improving kidney health and driving the future of nephrology.

Agenda

Clinical Endpoints for Glomerular Diseases
This session explores current clinical endpoints used in glomerular disease trials, highlighting their effectiveness, limitations, and implications for clinical practice.
Speaker:

Dr. Rekha Kambapati

Panel chair:

Dr. Jai Radhakrishnan

Panelists:

Dr. Brad Rovin

Dr. C. Michael Gibson

Dr. Carla Nester

Dr. Fernando Fervenza

Dr. Hans Joachim Anders

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Surrogate Endpoints and Biomarkers for Glomerular Diseases
Participants will discuss surrogate endpoints and biomarkers, emphasizing their role in trial design, patient stratification, and regulatory acceptance.
Speaker:

Dr. Hans Joachim Andres

Panel chair:

Dr. Paola Romagnani

Panelists:

Dr. Astrid Weins

Dr. John Niles

Dr. Jonathan Barratt

Dr. Richard Kitching

Dr. Sanjeev Sethi

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Treatment Effect and Sample Size, Statistical Analysis Plan
A detailed examination of statistical methods to assess treatment effects, determine appropriate sample sizes, and establish robust statistical analysis plans.
Speaker:

Dr. Michael Walsh

Panel Chair:

Dr. C. Michael Gibson

Panelists:

Dr. Andreas Kronbichler

Dr. Michelle Rheault

Dr. Rekha Kambapati

Dr. Vivekanand Jha

Dr. Vlado Perkovic

12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Trial Designs: Basket Trials, Umbrella Trials, Platform Trials, Pragmatic Trials
This session provides an overview of innovative trial designs, illustrating their application in clinical nephrology to enhance trial efficiency and patient enrollment.
Speaker:

Dr. Vlado Perkovic

Panel Chair:

Dr. Andreas Kronbichler

Panelists:

Dr. Aliza Thompson

Dr. Brad Rovin

Dr. Jai Radakrishnan

Dr. Keisha Gibson

Dr. Michael Walsh

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Accelerated Approval, Full Approval, and The Regulatory Framework
Attendees will gain insights into the regulatory pathways, criteria for accelerated versus full approval, and the implications for treatment availability.
Speaker:

Dr. Aliza Thompson

Panel Chair:

Dr. C. John Sperati

Panelists:

Dr. Barbara Gillespie

Dr. Carla Nester

Dr. Jonathan Barratt

Dr. Michelle Rheault

Dr. Richard Lafayette

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Clinical Trials: Lessons Learned from Common Diseases
Drawing from experiences in common diseases, this session offers practical insights for improving trial design and execution in nephrology.
Speaker:

Dr. C. Michael Gibson

Panel Chair:

Dr. Nikky Isbel

Panelists:

Dr. Aliza Thompson

Dr. Crystal Gadegbeku

Dr. Jai Radhakrishnan

Dr. Michael Walsh

Dr. Vlado Perkovic

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Post-market Evaluations, Registries, and RWE Studies
Discussion on the importance and methodology of post-market evaluations, patient registries, and real-world evidence studies to assess long-term outcomes.
Speaker:

Dr. Michael Walsh

Panel Chair:

Dr. Samir Parikh

Panelists:

Dr. Andreas Kronbichler

Dr. Carla Nester

Dr. Crystal Gadegbeku

Dr. Nikky Isbel

Dr. Vivekanand Jha

5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
Why Trials Struggle to Recruit
Panelists will explore the barriers to clinical trial recruitment, offering strategies and solutions to enhance patient enrollment and retention.
Speaker:

Dr. Sreedhar Mandayam

Panel Chair:

Dr. Barbara Gillespie

Panelists:

Dr. Crystal Gadegbeku

Dr. Fernando Fervenza

Dr. Michelle Rheault

Dr. Raymond Hsu

Dr. Samir Parikh

6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
IgA Nephropathy
Experts present the latest clinical and pathological updates on IgA nephropathy, accompanied by practical approaches and interactive case discussions.
Latest Updates on Clinical Trials (20 min.)

Dr. Jonathan Barratt

My Approach to IgA Nephropathy (20 min.)

Dr. Richard Lafayette

The Pathology of IgA Nephropathy (20 min.)

Dr. Jonathan Zuckerman

Case-based Discussion (30 min)

Dr. Jai Radhakrishnan

Dr. Nikky Isbel

Dr. Sayna Norouzi

Case Presentation:

Dr. Haresh Selvaskandan

Moderation:

Dr. Tripti Singh

8:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Membranous Nephropathy
Session dedicated to recent advancements in the pathology and treatment of membranous nephropathy, including an interactive case-based component.
The Pathology of Membranous Nephropathy (20 min.)

Dr. Sanjeev Sethi

Latest Updates in MN Antigens (20 min.)

Dr. Sanjeev Sethi

My Approach to Membranous Nephropathy (20 min.)

Dr. Vivekanand Jha

Case-based Discussion (30 min)

Dr. John Niles

Dr. Swati Arora

Case Presentation:

Dr. Zainab Obaidi

Moderation:

Dr Harish Seethapathy

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Podocytopathies
Comprehensive session covering pathology, recent discoveries in pathomechanisms, and clinical approaches to managing podocyte disorders, concluding with case discussions.
The Pathology of Podocytopathies (20min.)

Dr. Astrid Weins

Latest updates on Pathomechanism (20 min.)

Dr. Paola Romagnani

My Approach to Podocytopathies (20 min.)

Dr. Fernando Fervenza

Case-based Discussion (30 min)

Dr. Keisha Gibson

Dr. Michelle Rheault

Dr. Richard Glassock

Case Presentation:

Dr. Alejandro Garcia-Rivera

Moderation:

Dr. Dia Waguespack

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
EMBARK Awareness - Closing the Gaps: Unmet needs and rising opportunities for community education and engagement
Addresses community education and engagement, focusing on strategies to meet unmet healthcare needs and opportunities to enhance public awareness in Black/African American communities.
Speakers:

Dr. Crystal Gadegbeku

Dr. Gentzon Hall

Dr. Daryl Crenshaw

Panel Chair:

Dr. Keisha Gibson

Panelists:

Dr. Niva Lubin-Johnson

Dr. Malorie Holmes

Maurice Madden

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Lupus Nephritis
Provides updates on pathological understanding, current trials, emerging therapies, and personalized approaches to lupus nephritis management.
The Pathology of Lupus Nephritis (20min.)

Dr. Joseph Gaut

Current Trials and Emerging Therapies in Lupus Nephritis (20 min.)

Dr. Brad Rovin

My Approach to Lupus Nephritis (20 min.)

Dr. Keisha Gibson

Changing Paradigms in Lupus Nephritis (20 min.)

Dr. Fernando Fervenza

Case-based Discussion (30 min.)

Dr. Richard Glassock

Dr. Richard Kitching

Case Presentation:

Dr. Swati Arora

Moderation:

Dr. Salem Almaani

8:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Paraprotein-mediated Kidney Disease
Examination of pathology and contemporary clinical management strategies, enriched by case-based discussions for a practical understanding.
The Pathology of Paraprotein-mediated Kidney Disease (20min.)

Dr. Vanesa Bijol

My Approach to Paraprotein-mediated Kidney Disease (20 min.)

Dr. Fernando Fervenza

Case-based Discussion (20 min.)

Dr. C. John Sperati

Dr. Hans Joachim Andres

Dr. Harish Seethapathy

Dr. Sreedhar Mandayam

Case Presentation:

Dr. Stephanie Rodriguez

Moderation:

Dr. Kate Robson

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Glomerular Disease as a Subspecialty: A Roundtable Discussion of Pros / Cons and the Future of GN Care
Roundtable discussion highlighting the pros, cons, and future directions for establishing glomerular disease as a dedicated subspecialty.
Speaker:

Dr. Ali Poyan Mehr

Panelists:

Dr. C. John Sperati

Dr. Harish Seethapathy

Dr. Kate Robson

Dr. Richard Glassock

Dr. Sayna Norouzi

Dr. Tripti Singh

Dr. Swati Arora

Dr. Zainab Obaidi

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
GN Clinics and Centers of Excellence: A Roundtable Discussion of Pros / Cons and the Future of GN Care
Roundtable evaluating the benefits and challenges of specialized GN clinics and centers of excellence, and their impact on patient care and clinical outcomes.
Speaker:

Dr. Sayna Norouzi

Panelists:

Dr. Harish Seethapathy

Dr. Jean Hou

Dr. Richard Glassock

Dr. Richard Lafayette

Dr. Tripti Singh

Moderation:

Dr. Kate Robson

Dr. Ali Poyan Mehr

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Perspectives
Sessions that critically examine controversial topics, including the role of tissue pathology and genetic testing in diagnostic and treatment decision-making.
Can nuances in tissue pathology guide treatment selection in IgAN? (30 min.)

Speakers:

Dr. Geetika Singh

Dr. Jean Hou

Moderation:

Dr. Harish Seethapathy

Dr. Dia Waguespack

Can genetic testing replace kidney biopsy? (30 min.)

Speakers:

Dr. Corey Cavanaugh

Dr. Gentzon Hall

Moderation:

Dr. Maria Fernanda Zavala

Dr. Sol Carriazo

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
C3 Glomerulopathy
Session focusing on pathology, current therapeutic trials, and individualized patient care strategies, supported by engaging case discussions.
The Pathology of C3 Glomerulopathy (20min.)

Dr. Jean Hou

Current Trials and Emerging Therapies in C3 Glomerulopathy (20 min.)

Dr. Carla Nester

My Approach to C3 Glomerulopathy (20 min.)

Dr. C. John Sperati

Case-based Discussion (30 min.)

Dr. Nikky Isbel

Dr. Salem Almaani

Dr. Sayna Norouzi

Case Presentation:

Dr. Orhan Efe

Moderation:

Dr. Corey Cavanaugh

8:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Oral Presentation of Six Selected Abstracts
Highlights original research from selected abstracts, providing a platform for emerging discoveries and innovations.
Moderation:

Dr. Mythri Shankar

Dr. Nasim Wiegley

Dr. Vinay Srinivasan

10:45 PM - 12:15 PM
ANCA/Anti-GBM Glomerulonephritis
Covers detailed pathology, pivotal clinical trials, current treatment approaches, and practical case management.
The Pathology of Small Vessel Vasculitis (20min.)

Dr. Kammi Henriksen

A Review of Landmark Trials in ANCA Dlomerulonephritis (20 min.)

Dr. Richard Kitching

My Approach to ANCA GN (20 min.)

Dr. John Niles

Case-based Discussion (30 min.)

Dr. Andreas Kronbichler

Dr. Raymond Hsu

Dr. Richard Glassock

Case Presentation:

Dr. Ayman Aljurdi

Moderation:

Dr. Kate Robson

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Lost in Translation - An (Critical) Appraisal of KDIGO Guidelines
Panel critically evaluates recent KDIGO guidelines, debating their strengths, weaknesses, and clinical applicability in practice.
The Latest Updates (30min.)

Dr. Edgar Lerma

Why I (dis)agree

Dr. Fernando Fervenza (10 min.)

Dr. Michelle Rheault (10 min.)

Dr. Paola Romagnani (10 min.)

Dr. Richard Glassock (10 min.)

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

2025 Faculty Speakers

GlomCon Hawaii features a diverse array of speakers, including esteemed nephrologists, nephropathologists, and clinical trial leaders, who present in-depth lectures, case discussions, and panel sessions.

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Travel Scholarship

The GlomCon Travel Scholarship is designed to support meeting attendees from low- to middle-income countries by providing financial assistance for travel and accommodation to attend GlomCon Hawaii 2025, taking place September 22–25, 2025, at The Ritz-Carlton, O'ahu, Turtle Bay.

To be considered for a travel scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be a current or past GlomCon Fellow, GlomCon ILA Fellow, KPCP participant, or CEPR participant.
Reside and work in a low- or middle-income country as defined by the World Bank.
Demonstrate a strong interest in glomerular disease research, education, or clinical practice.
Commit to attending the full duration of the conference.

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