Marva Moxey-Mims, MD, receives Henry L. Barnett Award - Children's National

Marva Moxey-Mims, MD, chief of the Division of Nephrology, has been awarded the Henry L. Barnett Award by the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Nephrology. She was officially presented the award at the Pediatric Academic Societies annual meeting.

This prestigious award is presented annually to an individual in recognition of a lifetime of achievement in pediatric nephrology. Dr. Moxey-Mims joins a distinguished group of recipients for their clinical excellence, teaching and advocacy.

Her decades of service to colleagues, mentees and the thousands of children whose lives she has touched are celebrated through this recognition, both at the national level and within the Children's National Hospital community.

"I am deeply honored to receive the Henry L. Barnett Award," Dr. Moxey-Mims said. "It is a reminder of the privilege and responsibility of caring for children, advancing pediatric nephrology and guiding the next generation of clinicians through mentorship and teaching."

About Dr. Marva Moxey-Mims

Dr. Moxey-Mims has served as the chief of Nephrology since 2017, providing visionary leadership and unwavering support to faculty and staff. Known for her inclusive and collaborative approach, she is recognized for her commitment to mentoring new faculty and fellows, helping them navigate their roles by being a source of information and direction.

Before stepping into her current role at Children's National, Dr. Moxey-Mims served as deputy director for clinical science in the Division of Kidney, Urologic and Hematologic Diseases at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at the National Institutes of Health. She earned her undergraduate degree from McGill University and medical degree from Howard University, followed by her pediatric residency and clinical nephrology training at Children's National.

With more than 125 scientific publications, Dr. Moxey-Mims has made substantial contributions to the understanding of glomerular disease and chronic kidney disease (CKD) in children. The study, which she initiated while at the NIDDK, remains the largest study of pediatric CKD ever conducted in North America.

As chief, Dr. Moxey-Mims has built a dedicated, multidisciplinary team, while fostering a culture that encourages both clinical excellence and research innovation. She oversees a robust kidney transplant program, pediatric dialysis center and a growing number of specialized care programs, all aimed at improving outcomes for children with kidney disease. Under her leadership, the Children's National Division of Nephrology was recognized again this year as one of the top pediatric nephrology programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.