Dr. Rosas named National Kidney Foundation's President-Elect; also receives prestigious Distinguished Leader Award from American Society of Nephrology

Dr. Sylvia E. Rosas, a nephrologist and epidemiologist at Joslin Diabetes Center was named President-Elect of the National Kidney Foundation with a term to begin in October 2022.

Dr. Rosas is also the Director of Joslin's Latinx Kidney Clinic, and an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Rosas was also recently selected as a recipient of the prestigious Distinguished Leader Award by The American Society of Nephrology. 

This award is presented to outstanding professionals who are dedicated to improving the lives of people with kidney diseases. This work includes advancing research, treatments, and patient care, as well as mentoring trainees and junior faculty who will continue and build upon their pioneering work.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Rosas for these outstanding achievements.

About Joslin Diabetes Center

Joslin Diabetes Center is world-renowned for its deep expertise in diabetes treatment and research. Part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, Joslin is dedicated to finding a cure for diabetes and ensuring that people with diabetes live long, healthy lives. We develop and disseminate innovative patient therapies and scientific discoveries throughout the world. Joslin is affiliated with Harvard Medical School and one of only 18 NIH-designated Diabetes Research Centers in the United States.