Glenda V. Roberts, director of external relations and patient engagement of the Kidney Research Institute and Center for Dialysis Innovation, Division of Nephrology in the UW School of Medicine, is recognized for her work in kidney health.
President’s Medal
Roberts received a President’s Medal from the American Society for Nephrology for her commitment to educating others who live with kidney disease.
Read more about Roberts and the award.
U.S. Presidential Volunteer Service Award
Roberts received a goal medal and special recognition from President Joseph R. Biden’s U.S. Presidential Volunteer Service Award. This national award recognizes the exceptional contributions of American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) volunteers to both the organization and the wider kidney community.
Read more about the award.
Accelerate Innovation Spokesperson
Roberts was also selected as the 2022 Accelerate Innovation spokesperson for United for Kidney Health.
United for Kidney Health is an awareness-building initiative led by the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) to educate nephrologists, other kidney health professionals and scientists about the dramatic changes and new opportunities taking place in kidney care, research, and education, and enhance their professional development, and training.
Watch the video with Roberts on accelerating innovation.
