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Members' stories - ERA Awardees
Explore, connect, and be inspired by the exceptional ERA Awardees
About ERA Awards
ERA assigns prestigious Awards in the following categories:
- Award for Outstanding clinical contributions to nephrology and/or dialysis and/or transplantation
- Award for Outstanding basic science contributions to nephrology and/or dialysis and/or transplantation
- Award for Research excellence in nephrology (clinical or basic science)
- Outstanding contribution to the ERA
- Excellence in the field of sustainable nephrology
ERA Awardees
Discover all the ERA and ERA-EDTA Awardees from 2011 to 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Turgay Saritas
The ERA Young Investigator Award has notably advanced my professional standing, enhancing both my visibility and credibility as a clinician scientist.
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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