about us
Purpose
The Berkeley Kidney Disease Screening and Awareness Program (KDSAP) is an undergraduate student-run organization that provides free kidney disease screenings in underserved communities across the Bay Area to improve kidney health and promote health equity. KDSAP has two main objectives: community outreach and student career development. By engaging undergraduate members to coordinate and facilitate screening events, students gain exposure to community engagement and professional development while serving the medically underserved and simultaneously addressing limitations in our current healthcare climate. The kidney disease screenings are co-hosted with our community partners and are free of charge, do not require any documentation, provides interpreters, includes a consultation with an MD, and is open to anyone who is interested.
The Berkeley Kidney Disease Screening and Awareness Program (KDSAP) is an undergraduate student-run organization that provides free kidney disease screenings in underserved communities across the Bay Area to improve kidney health and promote health equity. KDSAP has two main objectives: community outreach and student career development. By engaging undergraduate members to coordinate and facilitate screening events, students gain exposure to community engagement and professional development while serving the medically underserved and simultaneously addressing limitations in our current healthcare climate. The kidney disease screenings are co-hosted with our community partners and are free of charge, do not require any documentation, provides interpreters, includes a consultation with an MD, and is open to anyone who is interested.
History
The Kidney Disease Screening and Awareness Program (KDSAP) was founded by Li-Li Hsiao, MD, PhD, in March 2008 at Harvard College. KDSAP has been growing since, and currently has 15 registered chapters at colleges across the United States. The UC Berkeley chapter was established in 2015. Since then we have co-hosted over 10 screenings with local community partners, and hope to continue serving greater populations. Berkeley KDSAP has developed under the support of physician advisors, Dr. Delphine Tuot and Dr. Raymond Hsu from the University of California, San Francisco, whose guidance has been instrumental in the expansion of screening efforts as well as career development for student members. We hope to continue growing as an organization in order to serve more people and pursue our mission.
The Kidney Disease Screening and Awareness Program (KDSAP) was founded by Li-Li Hsiao, MD, PhD, in March 2008 at Harvard College. KDSAP has been growing since, and currently has 15 registered chapters at colleges across the United States. The UC Berkeley chapter was established in 2015. Since then we have co-hosted over 10 screenings with local community partners, and hope to continue serving greater populations. Berkeley KDSAP has developed under the support of physician advisors, Dr. Delphine Tuot and Dr. Raymond Hsu from the University of California, San Francisco, whose guidance has been instrumental in the expansion of screening efforts as well as career development for student members. We hope to continue growing as an organization in order to serve more people and pursue our mission.
advisory Board
Physician Advisor
Dr. Delphine Tuot, MD | [email protected]
Delphine S. Tuot, MDCM, MAS, is an Associate Professor of Medicine in UCSF’s Division of Nephrology at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG), Associate Chief Medical Officer for Specialty Care and Diagnostics at ZSFG, and Co-director of the UCSF Center for Innovation in Access and Quality. Her current work focuses on the development, implementation and evaluation of interventions that increase patient engagement in health, translate evidence into practice for patients with kidney disease, and enhance access to specialty care in safety-net health systems. She obtained her undergraduate degree at Stanford University, medical degree from McGill University Faculty of Medicine, and completed residency and fellowship at the University of California San Francisco, where she also obtained a Master’s of Clinical Science with a focus on Implementation and Dissemination Science.
Dr. Delphine Tuot, MD | [email protected]
Delphine S. Tuot, MDCM, MAS, is an Associate Professor of Medicine in UCSF’s Division of Nephrology at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG), Associate Chief Medical Officer for Specialty Care and Diagnostics at ZSFG, and Co-director of the UCSF Center for Innovation in Access and Quality. Her current work focuses on the development, implementation and evaluation of interventions that increase patient engagement in health, translate evidence into practice for patients with kidney disease, and enhance access to specialty care in safety-net health systems. She obtained her undergraduate degree at Stanford University, medical degree from McGill University Faculty of Medicine, and completed residency and fellowship at the University of California San Francisco, where she also obtained a Master’s of Clinical Science with a focus on Implementation and Dissemination Science.
Physician Advisor
Dr. Jesse Ikeme, MD, MAS | [email protected]
Dr. Jesse Ikeme is a nephrologist, clinical researcher and assistant professor of Medicine at UCSF.
Dr. Ikeme cares for patients at the UCSF Nephrology & Hypertension Faculty Clinic, treating a broad spectrum of kidney disease, electrolyte abnormalities and complex hypertension in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. His clinical work also includes teaching learners from the undergraduate to the clinical subspecialist level on Nephrology-related topics. Dr. Ikeme's research focuses on improving the understanding and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD), with a particular focus on cardiovascular risk and prevention. His NIH-supported work integrates clinical epidemiology, novel biomarkers, and health services research to enhance early detection and treatment strategies for CKD. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Biology from Stanford University, followed by completing medical school, Internal Medicine residency, and Nephrology fellowship at UCSF. He also holds a master’s degree in Clinical Research from UCSF.
Dr. Jesse Ikeme, MD, MAS | [email protected]
Dr. Jesse Ikeme is a nephrologist, clinical researcher and assistant professor of Medicine at UCSF.
Dr. Ikeme cares for patients at the UCSF Nephrology & Hypertension Faculty Clinic, treating a broad spectrum of kidney disease, electrolyte abnormalities and complex hypertension in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. His clinical work also includes teaching learners from the undergraduate to the clinical subspecialist level on Nephrology-related topics. Dr. Ikeme's research focuses on improving the understanding and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD), with a particular focus on cardiovascular risk and prevention. His NIH-supported work integrates clinical epidemiology, novel biomarkers, and health services research to enhance early detection and treatment strategies for CKD. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Biology from Stanford University, followed by completing medical school, Internal Medicine residency, and Nephrology fellowship at UCSF. He also holds a master’s degree in Clinical Research from UCSF.
Senior Advisor
Tanvi Yalamanchili | [email protected]
Tanvi graduated from UC Berkeley in Spring 2025 with a degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology with an emphasis in Immunology. She joined KDSAP in Fall 2022 to help increase access to medical care and expand awareness to underprivileged groups in the Bay Area. Outside of KDSAP, she was involved with a non-profit organization called Asha for Education, did molecular biology research at the Medina Lab, was a volunteer at the Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, and was on a Bollywood dance team. In her free time, she enjoys baking, reading, and watching Modern Family. She now works as a medical assistant in a fertility clinic in SF.
Tanvi Yalamanchili | [email protected]
Tanvi graduated from UC Berkeley in Spring 2025 with a degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology with an emphasis in Immunology. She joined KDSAP in Fall 2022 to help increase access to medical care and expand awareness to underprivileged groups in the Bay Area. Outside of KDSAP, she was involved with a non-profit organization called Asha for Education, did molecular biology research at the Medina Lab, was a volunteer at the Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, and was on a Bollywood dance team. In her free time, she enjoys baking, reading, and watching Modern Family. She now works as a medical assistant in a fertility clinic in SF.
President
Meisen Wang | [email protected]
Meisen is a senior majoring in Molecular & Cell Biology and Data Science. She joined KDSAP in Fall 2022 to gain hands-on experience serving populations in the Bay with kidney screenings. Outside of KDSAP, Meisen is involved with BEAM (Berkeley Engineers and Mentors), research at the Sight Enhancement Lab, and part-time work as an EMT. In her free time, Meisen enjoys playing board games, traveling, and playing Hay Day.
Meisen Wang | [email protected]
Meisen is a senior majoring in Molecular & Cell Biology and Data Science. She joined KDSAP in Fall 2022 to gain hands-on experience serving populations in the Bay with kidney screenings. Outside of KDSAP, Meisen is involved with BEAM (Berkeley Engineers and Mentors), research at the Sight Enhancement Lab, and part-time work as an EMT. In her free time, Meisen enjoys playing board games, traveling, and playing Hay Day.
Vice President
Khando Gyaltsen | [email protected]
Khando is a junior majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology. She joined KDSAP in Fall 2023 because of her interest in making healthcare more accessible to underserved communities in the Bay Area. Outside of KDSAP, she is involved in Kesem Berkeley and The Intermission Orchestra @ Cal. In her free time, Khando enjoys listening to music, watching sitcoms, and getting sweet treats.
Khando Gyaltsen | [email protected]
Khando is a junior majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology. She joined KDSAP in Fall 2023 because of her interest in making healthcare more accessible to underserved communities in the Bay Area. Outside of KDSAP, she is involved in Kesem Berkeley and The Intermission Orchestra @ Cal. In her free time, Khando enjoys listening to music, watching sitcoms, and getting sweet treats.
Vice President
Timothy Jung | [email protected]
Timothy is a senior intending to major in Molecular and Cell Biology. He joined KDSAP in Fall 2023 for its mission of increasing access to healthcare to marginalized Bay Area communities as well as spreading awareness about chronic kidney disease. Outside of KDSAP, Timothy is involved in KIN (Kids in Nutrition) @ UC Berkeley and volunteers at Oakland Korean School. In his free time, Timothy enjoys playing the drums and piano and going to the gym.
Timothy Jung | [email protected]
Timothy is a senior intending to major in Molecular and Cell Biology. He joined KDSAP in Fall 2023 for its mission of increasing access to healthcare to marginalized Bay Area communities as well as spreading awareness about chronic kidney disease. Outside of KDSAP, Timothy is involved in KIN (Kids in Nutrition) @ UC Berkeley and volunteers at Oakland Korean School. In his free time, Timothy enjoys playing the drums and piano and going to the gym.
Screening Chair
Allison Weng | [email protected]
Allison is a junior majoring in Molecular & Cell Biology and Music. She joined KDSAP in Spring 2024 to support its mission of increasing healthcare access and raising awareness about chronic kidney disease. Outside of KDSAP, Allison is involved in GSSA (Global Surgery Student Alliance), the UC Berkeley Symphony & Philharmonia Orchestra, and UCSF research. In her free time, she enjoys playing the harp, rewatching Studio Ghibli films, and trying new matcha cafes with friends.
Allison Weng | [email protected]
Allison is a junior majoring in Molecular & Cell Biology and Music. She joined KDSAP in Spring 2024 to support its mission of increasing healthcare access and raising awareness about chronic kidney disease. Outside of KDSAP, Allison is involved in GSSA (Global Surgery Student Alliance), the UC Berkeley Symphony & Philharmonia Orchestra, and UCSF research. In her free time, she enjoys playing the harp, rewatching Studio Ghibli films, and trying new matcha cafes with friends.
Awareness Chair
Keira Mahoney | [email protected]
Keira is a junior majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology. She joined KDSAP in Spring 2024 to help improve accessibility to health screenings and to increase awareness about kidney disease. She also values the opportunity to serve and connect with a wide range of communities in the Bay Area. Outside of KDSAP, Keira works at the Alta Bates Medical Center, assists with immunology research in the Robey Lab, and plays piccolo in the Cal Band. In her free time, she enjoys baking and getting milk tea with friends.
Keira Mahoney | [email protected]
Keira is a junior majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology. She joined KDSAP in Spring 2024 to help improve accessibility to health screenings and to increase awareness about kidney disease. She also values the opportunity to serve and connect with a wide range of communities in the Bay Area. Outside of KDSAP, Keira works at the Alta Bates Medical Center, assists with immunology research in the Robey Lab, and plays piccolo in the Cal Band. In her free time, she enjoys baking and getting milk tea with friends.
Publicity Chair
Samuel Yip | [email protected]
Samuel is a junior majoring in Integrative Biology. Committed to community-first approaches in medicine, education, and service, he is passionate about tackling health disparities in the Bay Area and rural American communities. He is proud to join KDSAP in promoting health equity and dismantling barriers to care—from language access to awareness. Outside of KDSAP, he is involved with the Children’s Environmental Health Lab, Asian Health Services, and Berkeley’s Wind Ensemble. In his free time, Samuel produces music and enjoys Jasmine rice (new crop).
Samuel Yip | [email protected]
Samuel is a junior majoring in Integrative Biology. Committed to community-first approaches in medicine, education, and service, he is passionate about tackling health disparities in the Bay Area and rural American communities. He is proud to join KDSAP in promoting health equity and dismantling barriers to care—from language access to awareness. Outside of KDSAP, he is involved with the Children’s Environmental Health Lab, Asian Health Services, and Berkeley’s Wind Ensemble. In his free time, Samuel produces music and enjoys Jasmine rice (new crop).
Finance Chair
Sean Tran | [email protected]
Sean is a senior majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology. He joined KDSAP in Fall 2023 to be involved with the communities surrounding Berkeley and the Bay Area as well as its mission to spread awareness of Chronic Kidney disease to underprivileged groups. Outside of KDSAP, Sean is involved with The Blood Pressure Project, and is teaching a Decal this fall. In his free time, Sean enjoys following/playing sports, exercising, and cooking.
Sean Tran | [email protected]
Sean is a senior majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology. He joined KDSAP in Fall 2023 to be involved with the communities surrounding Berkeley and the Bay Area as well as its mission to spread awareness of Chronic Kidney disease to underprivileged groups. Outside of KDSAP, Sean is involved with The Blood Pressure Project, and is teaching a Decal this fall. In his free time, Sean enjoys following/playing sports, exercising, and cooking.
Outreach Chair
Saloni Rajput | [email protected]
Saloni is a senior majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology and minoring in Data Science. She joined KDSAP in Fall 2024 because of its dedication to serving underserved communities and emphasizing the importance of prevention and lifestyle changes in maintaining kidney function. Outside of KDSAP, she’s involved in Flying Samaritans, FCAB (Fighting Cancer at Berkeley), and does research in the Ferrari Lab. In her free time, Saloni enjoys dancing, doing her nails, and learning languages.
Saloni Rajput | [email protected]
Saloni is a senior majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology and minoring in Data Science. She joined KDSAP in Fall 2024 because of its dedication to serving underserved communities and emphasizing the importance of prevention and lifestyle changes in maintaining kidney function. Outside of KDSAP, she’s involved in Flying Samaritans, FCAB (Fighting Cancer at Berkeley), and does research in the Ferrari Lab. In her free time, Saloni enjoys dancing, doing her nails, and learning languages.
Secretary
Fontanna Zhi | [email protected]
Fontanna is a junior majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology with an emphasis in Molecular Therapeutics. She joined KDSAP in her freshman year, Fall 2023, to combat health disparities among underserved communities and spread awareness about kidney health. Outside of KDSAP, she is also involved in the Berkeley Medical Reserve Corps, works part-time at an ambulance company, and cooks/serves meals at a local family shelter. In her free time, you can find her drawing/painting, listening to music, and going to the gym.
Fontanna Zhi | [email protected]
Fontanna is a junior majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology with an emphasis in Molecular Therapeutics. She joined KDSAP in her freshman year, Fall 2023, to combat health disparities among underserved communities and spread awareness about kidney health. Outside of KDSAP, she is also involved in the Berkeley Medical Reserve Corps, works part-time at an ambulance company, and cooks/serves meals at a local family shelter. In her free time, you can find her drawing/painting, listening to music, and going to the gym.
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Mission:
The Kidney Disease Screening and Awareness Program (KDSAP) at Berkeley hopes to provide students with a manner of helping underserved communities through free community screenings. |