[vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion spacing=”5″ gap=”5″ c_position=”right” active_section=”” collapsible_all=”true” el_class=”accordion-isn”][vc_tta_section title=”Dialysis Working Group” tab_id=”dwg” el_class=”accordion-isn”][vc_column_text]The purpose of the ISN Dialysis Working Group is to coordinate ISN activities within the dialysis area; develop projects to advance the availability of dialysis for AKI and ESKD worldwide; and support the training of individuals from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in dialysis.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Dialysis Working Group Members
[table id=13 /][/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Interventional Nephrology Working Group” tab_id=”inwg” el_class=”accordion-isn”][vc_column_text]The ISN Interventional Nephrology Working Group brings together like-minded interventional nephrologists, trainees and health care professionals in the field of interventional nephrology from around the world, with a particular focus on developing interventional nephrology resources and practices throughout the world.
The ISN Interventional Nephrology Working Group aims to:
- Bridge gaps in interventional nephrology (IN) expertise and provision throughout the world.
- Foster intra-regional knowledge and resource exchange in interventional nephrology expertise.
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Interventional Nephrology Working Group Members
[table id=18 /][/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Renal Pathology Working Group” tab_id=”rpwg”][vc_column_text]The ISN Renal Pathology Working Group focuses on developing renal pathology resources and practices throughout the world. They seek to do this by:
- fostering inter- and intra- regional knowledge and resource exchange;
- supporting the development of renal pathology in low- and middle- income countries; and
- establishing partnerships with relevant stakeholders
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Renal Pathology Working Group Members
[table id=30 /][/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Kidney Health Professionals Working Group” tab_id=”khpwg”][vc_column_text el_class=”cacahuete”]September 1st Update: Apply for ISN Leadership position! Click green position title directly below to learn more.[/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=”Call for EOIs/Nominations Deputy Chair KHPWG” el_class=”cacahuete”]Call for Expressions of Interest and Nominations for Deputy Chair, ISN Kidney Health Professionals Working Group
This call for expressions of interest and nominations is open to all ISN members in good standing
Deadline to apply is 21 September 2021
The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) welcomes expressions of interest for the position of Deputy Chair of the ISN Kidney Health Professionals Working Group (KHPWG).
Nephrologists, nurses, dieticians, social workers, pharmacists, and other kidney allied health professionals all play an important part in delivering improved kidney health to every patient.
Founded by ISN nurses, the KHPWG is working to include and strengthen the role of nurses and other kidney allied health professionals in the ISN community in order to contribute globally to kidney care. The group is currently comprised of nurses and one nephrologist.
The KHPWG’s current focus is on:
- Assessing learning needs in low-resource settings
- Exploring how these learning needs can be best addressed on a global basis.
ISN staff provide operational support to the KHPWG and the Chair and Deputy Chair are supported by a group with regional representation.
This is a volunteer leadership position for a period of approximately 2 years, commencing at the ISN World Congress of Nephrology 2022 (WCN’22). The Deputy Chair is expected to take the role of Chair after approximately 2 years (commencing at WCN’24). The position attracts no remuneration.
This call for expressions of interest and nominations is open to all ISN nurse and kidney allied health members in good standing.
Timeline and next steps
Please submit your expression of interest or nomination by e-mail to Monica Moorthy by 21 September 2021.
If you wish to apply, please send a short CV (max. 4 pages) and a statement (max. 500 words) explaining your relevant skills and experience, and why you wish to be considered for the position.
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Learn more about:
- this position, please contact Michele Trask (Chair) cc’ing Monica Moorthy
[/vc_toggle][vc_column_text]Nephrologists, nurses, dieticians, social workers, pharmacists, and other kidney allied health professionals all play an important part in delivering improved kidney health to every patient.
Founded by ISN nurses, the Kidney Health Professionals Working Group (KHP WG) is working to include and strengthen the role of nurses and other allied health professionals in the ISN community in order to contribute globally to kidney care. The group is currently comprised of nurses and two nephrologists and will expand in the future to include other nephrology professionals.
The KHP WG’s current focus is on:
- Partnering with regional nephrology nursing organizations
- Promoting membership by using tools to assess learning needs in low-resource settings
- Exploring how these learning needs can be best addressed on a global basis.
Get involved with the KHP WG and help ISN build more capacity for allied health professionals in low-resource countries; email the KHP WG Coordinator at mmoorthy@theisn.org.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Kidney Health Professionals Working Group members
[table id=21 /][/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Awards Committee” tab_id=”awards”][vc_column_text]The ISN presents awards that acknowledge exceptional contributions to nephrology at the World Congress of Nephrology (WCN) and at regional events.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Awards Committee Members
[table id=8 /][/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Young Nephrologists Committee” tab_id=”ync”][vc_column_text]In early 2007, the ISN created the Young Nephrologists Committee (YNC) to help better engage its talented younger members in shaping the future of the Society. The mission of the YNC is to evaluate and understand the needs of young physicians and scientists in order to develop education, research, professional development and leadership opportunities within the Society tailored specifically to their needs. The Committee consists of a core group of members, representing the various geographic regions of the ISN.
Members of the group develop coherent programs of activities designed to speak to all early career stage nephrologists currently in the ISN (approximately 20% of the society’s membership), as well as to attract new junior nephrologists to the society.
If you would like to learn more about this group, please contact Miguel Gallardo mgallardo@theisn.org, or connect with us on facebook.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Young Nephrologists Committee Members
[table id=36 /][/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Renal Disaster Preparedness Working Group” tab_id=”rdpwg”][vc_column_text]The purpose of the ISN Renal Disaster Preparedness Working Group (RDPWG) is to formulate preparedness plans for situations where there is disruption in the delivery of renal related services in a region and to guide ISN in its advisory role in such situations.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Renal Disaster Preparedness Working Group Members
[table id=37 /][/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Nominating Committee” tab_id=”nc”][vc_column_text]Members of the Nominating Committee areexpected to hold appropriate consultations with the nephrology community within theirregion, particularly the Regional Boards, the affiliated societies and Councilors to bring forward three names of candidates for each open seat on Council and for President-Elect.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Nominating Committee Members
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