Women in Nephrology: What is WIN?

Mission

WIN was founded in 1983 by women in the field of Nephrology. The overriding goal was to develop and provide mentors to
women in the field. WIN strives to aid women in developing exciting careers in the field of renal disease. WIN also advocates within the nephrology community for education and research relevant to women. Over the years, WIN has expanded its purpose to mentoring both professional men and women in the field of Nephrology.

Mentorship/Community

WIN provides access to senior women and men in the field of Nephrology who are motivated to help mentor more junior
physicians and scientists. In addition, WIN strives to help women advance in the field of Nephrology. WIN encourages
research to develop a better understanding of the female kidney and improve the health of women.

Career Guidance

WIN can provide you with a community of female MDs and PhDs in Nephrology to help you achieve your professional goals. From 1999 – 2014, WIN sponsored a 1-day

Education

During the annual ASN Kidney Week, WIN sponsors a luncheon lecture , by a well-known speaker, in memory of Dr. Nancy Gary, WIN co-founder and first President.

WIN has also organized a scientific symposium at the ASN Kidney Week meeting in past years.

WIN Presidents

Mala Sachdeva, MD
2025-2026
Susanne Nicholas, MD, MPH, PhD
2023 - 2024
Lisa M. Curtis, PhD
2021 - 2022
Ellie Kelepouris, MD
2018 - 2020
Núria Pastor-Soler, MD PhD
2017 - 2018
Li-Li Hsiao, MD PhD
2015 - 2016
Amy W. Williams, MD
2014
Sharon Anderson, MD, FASN
2013
Amy W. Williams, MD
2010 - 2012
Sharon Anderson, MD, FASN
2013
Amy W. Williams, MD
2010 - 2012
Sharon Silbiger, MD
2008 - 2010
Judith Veis, MD
2006 - 2008
Michelle Josephson, MD
2004 - 2006
Kathryn Sandberg, PhD
2002 - 2004
Wendy Brown, MD
2000 - 2002
Susan Bagby, MD
1998 - 2000
Chris K. Abrass, MD
1996 - 1998
Ulla Kopp, MD
1994 - 1996
Josie Briggs, MD
1992 - 1994
Sandra Levison, MD
1990 - 1992
Mabel Purkerson, MD
1988 - 1990
Marsha Wolfson, MD
1987 - 1988
Ruth Abramson, MD
1986 - 1987
Sandra Sabatini, MD
1985 - 1986
Nancy Gary, MD

WIN History

  • Date Founded
    December 5, 1983

Founding Forces

  • Leah Lowenstein, MD, DPhil
  • AAMC Women in Medicine Program

Founding Members

  • Nancy Gary, MD
  • Lois Katz, MD
  • Sandra Levison, MD
  • Mabel Purkerson, MD