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.
student Board
Senior Advisor
Timothy Jung | [email protected]
Timothy graduated in Spring 2026 with a degree 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, he was involved in research at Fleiszig Lab. In his free time, Timothy enjoys playing the drums and going to the gym.
Timothy Jung | [email protected]
Timothy graduated in Spring 2026 with a degree 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, he was involved in research at Fleiszig Lab. In his free time, Timothy enjoys playing the drums and going to the gym.
President
Khando Gyaltsen | [email protected]
Khando is a senior majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology (CDP II). She joined KDSAP in Fall 2023 because of her interest and passion in making healthcare more accessible to underserved communities, especially in the Bay Area. Outside of KDSAP she is a EOP Professional Development Coordinator, is helping teach a decal this semester, and works at Morrison library. In her free time, Khando enjoys listening to music, crocheting, and karaoke.
Khando Gyaltsen | [email protected]
Khando is a senior majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology (CDP II). She joined KDSAP in Fall 2023 because of her interest and passion in making healthcare more accessible to underserved communities, especially in the Bay Area. Outside of KDSAP she is a EOP Professional Development Coordinator, is helping teach a decal this semester, and works at Morrison library. In her free time, Khando enjoys listening to music, crocheting, and karaoke.
Vice President
Allison Weng | [email protected]
Allison is a senior 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, she is involved in Global Surgery Student Alliance @ Berkeley and research at the Gould Lab. 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 senior 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, she is involved in Global Surgery Student Alliance @ Berkeley and research at the Gould Lab. In her free time, she enjoys playing the harp, rewatching Studio Ghibli films, and trying new matcha cafes with friends.
Vice President
Samuel Yip | [email protected]
Samuel is a senior majoring in Integrative Biology. Committed to community-first approaches in medicine, education, and service, he is proud to join KDSAP in tackling health disparities and barriers to care—from language access to awareness. Outside of KDSAP, he is involved in public health research, Golden Records, and various music performance groups. In his free time, Samuel enjoys scrolling Spotify Clips and adding to his never-ending backlog of saved recipes.
Samuel Yip | [email protected]
Samuel is a senior majoring in Integrative Biology. Committed to community-first approaches in medicine, education, and service, he is proud to join KDSAP in tackling health disparities and barriers to care—from language access to awareness. Outside of KDSAP, he is involved in public health research, Golden Records, and various music performance groups. In his free time, Samuel enjoys scrolling Spotify Clips and adding to his never-ending backlog of saved recipes.
Screening Chair
Katelyn Wong | [email protected]
Katelyn is a junior majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology. She joined KDSAP to contribute to greater healthcare accessibility, and values KDSAP's mission to support kidney health in underserved communities around the Bay Area. Outside of KDSAP, Katelyn is involved in the Drubin/Barnes Lab, UC Berkeley Taekwondo, Medical Volunteering Association, and Hong Kong Student Association. In her free time, she enjoys baking, flower arranging, watercolor, video games, sewing, crocheting, and matcha.
Katelyn Wong | [email protected]
Katelyn is a junior majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology. She joined KDSAP to contribute to greater healthcare accessibility, and values KDSAP's mission to support kidney health in underserved communities around the Bay Area. Outside of KDSAP, Katelyn is involved in the Drubin/Barnes Lab, UC Berkeley Taekwondo, Medical Volunteering Association, and Hong Kong Student Association. In her free time, she enjoys baking, flower arranging, watercolor, video games, sewing, crocheting, and matcha.
Publicity Chair
Risa Nguyen | risanguyen@berkeley.edu
Risa is a senior majoring in Microbial Biology and minoring in Global Public Health. She joined KDSAP in Fall 2025 because it provides the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in patient screening and to acknowledge healthcare and resource gaps in underserved communities. Outside of KDSAP, she is a involved in evaluation of infectious disease preprints as a Research Assistant at Rapid Reviews\Infectious Diseases. In her free time, Risa enjoys thrifting and hiking.
Risa Nguyen | risanguyen@berkeley.edu
Risa is a senior majoring in Microbial Biology and minoring in Global Public Health. She joined KDSAP in Fall 2025 because it provides the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in patient screening and to acknowledge healthcare and resource gaps in underserved communities. Outside of KDSAP, she is a involved in evaluation of infectious disease preprints as a Research Assistant at Rapid Reviews\Infectious Diseases. In her free time, Risa enjoys thrifting and hiking.
Awareness Chair
Nicole Hou | [email protected]
Nicole is a sophomore majoring in Public Health. She joined KDSAP to increase access to preventive healthcare and raise awareness about chronic kidney disease in underserved Bay Area communities. She is passionate about addressing health disparities by fostering lasting partnerships with local communities. Outside of KDSAP, Nicole is involved with Berkeley Medical Reserve Corps. She is also doing research on chronic kidney disease in patients facing food and nutrition insecurity. In her free time, she enjoys baking, playing tennis, and exploring local food spots.
Nicole Hou | [email protected]
Nicole is a sophomore majoring in Public Health. She joined KDSAP to increase access to preventive healthcare and raise awareness about chronic kidney disease in underserved Bay Area communities. She is passionate about addressing health disparities by fostering lasting partnerships with local communities. Outside of KDSAP, Nicole is involved with Berkeley Medical Reserve Corps. She is also doing research on chronic kidney disease in patients facing food and nutrition insecurity. In her free time, she enjoys baking, playing tennis, and exploring local food spots.
Finance Chair
Seojin Kim | [email protected]
Seojin is a sophomore majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology and minoring in History. She joined KDSAP in Fall 2025 to have a direct impact on improving healthcare access and kidney health awareness in the Bay Area. She enjoys KDSAP's emphasis on developing strong relationships with our community partners. Outside of KDSAP, she is involved in Berkeley Free Clinic as a volunteer medic, assists in research in the Lu Lab at UCSF, and is working towards getting her EMT license. In her free time, Seojin enjoys reading fantasy books, baking, and watching movies with friends .
Seojin Kim | [email protected]
Seojin is a sophomore majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology and minoring in History. She joined KDSAP in Fall 2025 to have a direct impact on improving healthcare access and kidney health awareness in the Bay Area. She enjoys KDSAP's emphasis on developing strong relationships with our community partners. Outside of KDSAP, she is involved in Berkeley Free Clinic as a volunteer medic, assists in research in the Lu Lab at UCSF, and is working towards getting her EMT license. In her free time, Seojin enjoys reading fantasy books, baking, and watching movies with friends .
Outreach Chair
Keira Mahoney | [email protected]
Keira is a senior 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, she assists with immunology research in the Robey Lab and plays piccolo in the Cal Band. In her free time, Keira enjoys baking and getting milk tea with friends.
Keira Mahoney | [email protected]
Keira is a senior 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, she assists with immunology research in the Robey Lab and plays piccolo in the Cal Band. In her free time, Keira enjoys baking and getting milk tea with friends.
Secretary
Amanda Lee | [email protected]
Amanda is a senior majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology and minoring in Global Public Health. She joined KDSAP in Spring 2024 because of its community-focused approaches and mission towards health accessibility and awareness. Outside of KDSAP, Amanda volunteers at elementary afterschool programs through OASES. She has also studied studied abroad, and assisted with stem cell research in the Wang Lab. In her free time, Amanda enjoys trying random recipes, studying languages, and taking long walks.
Amanda Lee | [email protected]
Amanda is a senior majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology and minoring in Global Public Health. She joined KDSAP in Spring 2024 because of its community-focused approaches and mission towards health accessibility and awareness. Outside of KDSAP, Amanda volunteers at elementary afterschool programs through OASES. She has also studied studied abroad, and assisted with stem cell research in the Wang Lab. In her free time, Amanda enjoys trying random recipes, studying languages, and taking long walks.
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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. |