American Society of Nephrology American Society of Nephrology Founded in 1966, the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) is the world’s largest professional society devoted to the study of kidney disease. Composed of over 16,000 physicians and scientists, ASN promotes expert patient care, advances medical research, and educates the renal community. ASN also informs policymakers about issues of importance to kidney doctors and their patients. Each year, the ASN and the ASN Foundation for Kidney Research provide nearly 400 research and travel grants. ASN annual meetings are attended by approximately 13,000 participants, and regional meetings are held throughout the year. The society publishes the "Journal
Austin Organs also been refined over the years. During the Second World War, the company contributed to the war effort by constructing gliders. The company became Austin Organs, Inc. in 1937. The current president of the company is Michael B. Fazio; the CEO is Richard G. Taylor. Marilyn H. Austin, wife of former president Donald B. Austin, remains with the company as "Executive Consultant" and CEO-Emeritus. She had taken over for her daughter, the (appointed president by DBA) Kimberlee J Austin. After a "re-structuring," The company continues to build instruments in the factory located at 156 Woodland Street in Hartford, Connecticut. This