In this episode of Frontiers in Kidney Medicine and BioIntelligence, Len Usvyat, Head of Clinical Advanced Analytics at the Renal Research Institute, speaks with Ingrid Adelsberger, a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach who has lived with multiple sclerosis for more than 15 years.

Together, they explore the intersection of health coaching, exercise, and nutrition—and how these approaches can empower individuals with chronic conditions, including those with chronic kidney disease, to take an active role in their health.

Who truly deserves credit for a scientific publication? How can fairness and transparency in authorship strengthen research integrity?

In this episode of Frontiers in Kidney Medicine & BioIntelligence, Dr. Len Usvyat talks with Dr. Lisa Rasmussen, Professor of Philosophy at UNC Charlotte and Editor-in-Chief of Accountability in Research. Together, they explore:

• Why authorship remains the "currency" of academic success
• How lack of universal standards fuels conflict
• The rise of "gift" and "ghost" authorship
• How AI is reshaping accountability in science
• Best practices for transparency and shared responsibility

Welcome to the new season of Frontiers in Kidney Medicine and Biointelligence!

In our season-opening episode, Len Usvyat speaks with Dr. Navdeep Tangri, MD, PhD, FRCPC, Professor of Medicine at the University of Manitoba, whose pioneering work transformed chronic kidney disease care through the development of the Kidney Failure Risk Equation (KFRE).

Dr. Tangri shares his journey from early neural network experiments to creating one of the most widely implemented risk equations in nephrology. The conversation spans global validation of predictive models, the importance of guidelines and publishing, and the role of AI as a supporting tool—not a replacement—for clinicians.

Key topics include:

• The creation and worldwide adoption of the KFRE
• Overcoming barriers to data sharing and model validation
• Why local calibration strengthens prediction models
• How clinicians and technologists can work together to ensure AI augments, not replaces, medical expertise

Dr. Tangri emphasizes that nephrology must remain at the center, with AI serving as a powerful but secondary tool: "Nephrology first, AI second."