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At ERA, we believe that our community’s strength lies in the wealth of diverse voices and stories that shape the landscape of nephrology.

ERA Members’ stories is a dedicated space where we celebrate and amplify these experiences, shedding light on the personal journeys, accomplishments, and valuable contributions of our members. We believe that the power of storytelling is unmatched in fostering connections, building empathy, and sparking innovation.

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Leire Muñoz Hernando
Leire Muñoz Hernando

The grant has allowed me to have access to training resources that I would not have been able to access otherwise and has given me encouragement to continue entering the world of research. In fact, I currently want to direct my professional career in this direction.

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Manuel Praga
Manuel Praga

I believe that the role of the reviewer is crucial to maintaining quality research and contribute to the selection of papers worthy of appearing in top journals such as NDT. To maintain independent and quality journals is fundamental, so that the reader has at his disposal medical information of the highest quality and originality.

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Alice Baganha Sabatino
Alice Baganha Sabatino

The long-term fellowship for me was an opportunity to grow as a researcher and to embrace new opportunities. During the fellowship I applied and won 2 grants that will fund the continuation of my work in the same institution and research group for another year. The impact on my career couldn't have been more positive.

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Nuri Baris Hasbal
Nuri Baris Hasbal

My motivation to serve as a reviewer for CKJ stems from a desire to ensure that high-quality, rigorously validated research reaches the nephrology community. I am driven by the opportunity to help shape the dialogue in the field by promoting innovation, critical thinking, and clinical relevance

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Anna Matyjek
Anna Matyjek

The fellowship enabled me to combine two areas of interest - glomerular diseases and biostatistics. Additionally, the opportunity to understand the functioning, possibilities, and limitations of a different healthcare system, and observe therapeutic decisions in another institution and country, was an invaluable practical experience.

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Jeroen de Baaij
Jeroen de Baaij

The ERA Rosanna Gusmano Award has been a significant boost of my visibility within the field of Nephrology research. The recognition of the ERA has resulted in novel collaborations with European researchers. These new collaborations are instrumental in achieving my mission to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of kidney tubulopathies.

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Zeynep Ural
Zeynep Ural

ERA has had a profound impact on my career and education. The National Grant has not only boosted my confidence but has also paved the way for future academic and clinical success.

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Pierre Delanaye
Pierre Delanaye

If you consider yourself as a researcher, the reviewing process is just part of your job and, as a European researcher, my motivation is to serve as a reviewer for NDT, the journal of the European Renal Association.

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Karoline Rosenkranz
Karoline Rosenkranz

The ERA National Grant initiative encourages young members to present their work in a professional and bigger setting and thus, developing further skills important for their future career.
It’s a great opportunity for education and recognition within the field of nephrology and gives the young members of our community a voice.

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Andreas Kronbichler
Andreas Kronbichler

As a rather senior young investigator, the acknowledgement of the Eberhard Ritz Award reinforced me to continue my ongoing collaborations and further expanding them. It also helps to involve more investigators across the globe.

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Philipp Gauckler
Philipp Gauckler

Unlike exchange programs during university studies (e.g., Erasmus), a fellowship during residency or later in professional training offers the opportunity to test and compare already established experiences, while learning key skills for one's career.

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Tiago Pinto Coelho
Tiago Pinto Coelho

The ERA National Grant is an excellent opportunity for young professionals. National Societies should definitely promote it to support early-career researchers.

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Shkelqim Muharremi
Shkelqim Muharremi

After I finished my fellowship I feel more experienced and also already started to implement the knowledge I gained but also gave me an inspiration on what should I do better. It also opened me new opportunities on studies and researching groups.

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Jasper Callemeyn
Jasper Callemeyn

As a recipient of the 2024 ERA Stanley Shaldon Award, I had the opportunity to present my research on an international stage. This unique opportunity fostered the dialogue with leaders in the field and led to new collaborations.

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Оlim Мirzozhonov
Оlim Мirzozhonov

Overall, ERA membership is a source of great pride and represents another step forward in my career.

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Louise Benning
Louise Benning

During my short-term fellowship, I participated in the meeting of the Danish Transplant Society. Further, I engaged in activities organized by the Young Aarhus Researchers in Nephrology (YARN) network, a passionate group dedicated to fostering collaboration among researchers in nephrology in Aarhus.

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Andrejus Bura
Andrejus Bura

As a Nephrologist from Eastern Europe, I’ve noticed that our scientific activity is less pronounced compared to Western Europe. However, my meeting with Mentor Professor Andrzej Więcek has inspired me to be more active and strive for publications in widely cited journals.

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Lorenza Magagnoli
Lorenza Magagnoli

From a technical perspective, I have acquired advanced statistical and methodological skills, particularly in the area of G-methods, which are crucial in causal research for addressing challenges such as time-varying confounding, competing events, and informative censoring.

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Aglaia Chalkia
Aglaia Chalkia

Being selected for the ERA Greek Long-Term Fellowship represents a significant achievement that should definitely be mentioned in my professional CV. My fellowship in Vasculitis and Lupus Research Group, at the University of Cambridge under the esteemed mentorship of Prof. David Jayne, has been the cornerstone of my early career.

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Izabella Kuźmiuk-Glembin
Izabella Kuźmiuk-Glembin

Through numerous webinars, workshops and conferences, I expand and update my knowledge on a daily basis, which is incredibly useful in my work.

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Domingos Machado
Domingos Machado

I stopped acting as a doctor in this process and officially put myself forward as a kidney donor. In other words, I volunteered to give one of my kidneys to anyone in need, no matter who.

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Matej Vnucak
Matej Vnucak

Impression from the ERA initiative are very positive, they offer opportunities not only for young doctors to develop their skills and expand their knowledge in interdisciplinary care of nephrology patients.

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Jasmine Sethi
Jasmine Sethi

As the Social Media Editor for our esteemed NDT journal, I undertake a multifaceted role that merges the realms of communication, outreach and scholarly dissemination.

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Sherzod Abdullaev
Sherzod Abdullaev

First of all, being a member of the ERA gave the opportunity to feel confident in the workplace, learn the best global practices in the area supervised by the ERA, and earn the trust of international partners and colleagues.

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Maria Jesus Lloret
Maria Jesus Lloret

I’ve learned the technique of bone biopsy and an approach to interpret bone histomorphometry. I have learned how the whole circuit is necessary to create a bone biopsy process. I have also learned how to set up a high-level research Project.

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Mabel Aoun
Mabel Aoun

The NDT Editorial fellowship opened the door for me to several amazing opportunities like having access to and reading all submitted NDT papers of the year.

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Christoph Kuppe
Christoph Kuppe

The recognition with the 2023 ERA Rosanna Gusmano Award has markedly influence my career as it has significantly elevated my visibility and highlighted my research.

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Erasmia Sampani
Erasmia Sampani

The ERA fellowship program has had a significant impact in my career and education. Since my arrival back to my home institution, I feel more confident, but also inspired and motivated to apply the knowledge and skills I gained to my clinical everyday practice.

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Hajir salih Ahmed
Hajir salih Ahmed

With the support of the ERA Fellowship, I have been able to broaden my knowledge and acquire the fundamental abilities needed to do research in the field of nephrology, particularly in the peritoneal dialysis department.

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Edouard Fu
Edouard Fu

Receiving the ERA Award has accelerated my career and expanded my professional network. It has led to new collaborations, increased my visibility within European nephrology, and helped me with securing grant funding.

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Jennifer Lees
Jennifer Lees

Since receiving the ERA Eberhard Ritz Award, I have been invited to speak at international meetings, have progressed to more influential roles within international research groups, taken on a new editorial position and successfully obtained funding for a new research programme.

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Thimoteus Speer
Thimoteus Speer

The Stanley Shaldon Award was very important for my career. In the meantime, I have received three calls to the position of Full Professor and Clinic Director for Nephrology.

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Diana Voskanyan
Diana Voskanyan

I met brilliant minds in Nephrology, doctors, nurses, psychologists who are still very eager to share their experience and to help improve our practice for children. What I have earned by participating at this program will continue to benefit my career for a long period of time.

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Anna Rinaldi
Anna Rinaldi

ERA National grant initiative stimulates young members to become an active member of the nephrology society and contributes to the development of their career.

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Turgay Saritas
Turgay Saritas

The ERA Young Investigator Award has notably advanced my professional standing, enhancing both my visibility and credibility as a clinician scientist.

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Aurora Perez Gomez
Aurora Perez Gomez

The ERA National Grant is a recognition of my work by the most important European society in the field of Nephrology. As I aim to pursue my scientific career in Nephrology, this grant holds significant value and deserves a place on my CV.

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Olimkhon Sharapov
Olimkhon Sharapov

Considering that ERA is a very authoritative and representative nephrology association not only in Europe but throughout the world, the ERA National Societies Grant is certainly a significant achievement for my career and it already takes pride of place in my CV.

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Adamantia Bratsiakou
Adamantia Bratsiakou

The ERA National Grant gave me the opportunity to attend the 60th Congress in Milan. Attending lectures by leading scientists in their field was a unique chance for me to expand my knowledge and I had also the opportunity to present my scientific work.

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Stefanie Steiger
Stefanie Steiger

The recognition from the ERA created a lot of visibility and allowed me to join the ERA Immunonephrology Working Group (IWG) where we actively foster education, communication, research interests and promote scientific networking.

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Hanne Skou Jørgensen
Hanne Skou Jørgensen

The ERA fellowship allowed me to collaborate with one of the foremost experts in my field, which was an amazing learning experience, in addition to being very productive, resulting in a number of joint publications.

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Guobin Su
Guobin Su

During my ERA fellowship, I had a chance to investigate how diet adherence and healthy lifestyle have impact on outcomes in patients receiving hemodialysis using the data from DIET-HD study, a multicenter, multinational, prospective, cohort study that was primarily designed to evaluate the association between diet and adverse outcomes in adults treated with long-term
hemodialysis.

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Karol Graňák
Karol Graňák

ERA influences my daily work primarily through education. By watching regular webinars with experienced experts in the field and accessing the best nephrology journals, I gain very valuable knowledge in nephrology. I plan to apply for a clinical fellowship abroad, which ERA also offers.

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Evgenia Preka
Evgenia Preka

The ERA fellowship program in paediatric nephrology and clinical epidemiology has provided me with the specialized training and experience necessary to advance my career in this field.

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Armenuhi Hazoyan
Armenuhi Hazoyan

Training gave me the opportunity to rise to a new professional level, work with leading experts in the field, acquire important professional partnership connections, and taught me how to choose the right sources and formats for education and continuous development.

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Beatriz Sanchez Alamo
Beatriz Sanchez Alamo

The ERA Fellowship Program is an excellent opportunity for all young European nephrologists who are interested in enhancing their knowledge and advancing their careers. I had the chance to join this program, and I am very grateful for all the enriching experiences that brought me.

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Sol Carriazo
Sol Carriazo

ERA has had a significant impact on both my career and education. The resources, opportunities, and networking platforms provided by ERA have been instrumental in my professional growth.

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Stefania Drovandi
Stefania Drovandi

ERA Fellowship has allowed me to expand my knowledge and gain essential skills necessary to carry out research activities in the field of genetic diseases. I had the opportunity to work with international foremost experts and researchers and to learn from them how to properly lead scientific research.

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