Author - Reema Parmar

ISN Welcomes a new Collective Society

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]In January, the Panamanian Society of Nephrology and Hypertension (SPNH)  joined ISN as a Collective Society, further strengthening a mutual commitment to the advancement of nephrology in Central America. Collective Society status increases global activity and visibility through ISN endorsement giving priority consideration for managing joint events and complimentary participation in the Global Village at the World Congress of...

February 6, 2020Membership, NewsRead more...

Milestones in Nephrology: Systemic autoimmune diseases and the kidney

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]To celebrate ISNs 60th anniversary, Kidney International’s “Milestones in Nephrology” series continues with a review of some of the original articles it has published on the effects of systemic autoimmune diseases on the kidney. These articles have characterized the pathology and clinical course of these diseases and enabled the nephrology community to make informed decisions in...

February 6, 2020Journals, NewsRead more...

ISN Research Collaborative Meeting and 1st International Consensus Meeting on Defining Kidney Failure in Clinical Trials

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A two-day meeting was held in Vancouver, Canada, from January 31 to February 1, 2020, which brought together the ISN executive leadership, members of ISN Research groups, patients, clinicians, clinical trialists, academics, industry, and regulators to establish momentum for international collaborative work in clinical trials and research in kidney disease across the world. The meeting...

February 6, 2020News, ResearchRead more...

ISN Clinical Research Program: Call for Proposals

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The ISN Clinical Research Program supports research and education programs in low-to-middle income countries, involving local nephrologists, health workers, and authorities. The Program helps implement research projects to detect and manage non-communicable chronic diseases such as CKD, AKI, hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. The deadline for online submission of proposals is May 1, 2020. Proposals must be reviewed by...

February 6, 2020Grants, NewsRead more...

The ISN Fellowship Program: 35 years of providing specialist training to doctors from emerging countries to improve kidney health in their home country

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Since 1985, the ISN Fellowship Program has supported over 800 fellows from 90 emerging countries. The program encourages professional fulfillment and supports equitable healthcare by establishing Fellows as valuable leaders in their home region qualified to share knowledge and experience. Many past ISN Fellows make use of other ISN Programs and become involved in ISN committees or supporting...

February 5, 2020Grants, NewsRead more...

Announcing the ISN Emerging Leaders Program (ELP)

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As part of its vision to ensure equitable access to kidney health globally, the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) is proud to launch the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP). With the aim of building a global talent pool of future leaders, the ELP welcomes ISN members interested in shaping the direction of kidney health through professional development...

January 28, 2020Grants, NewsRead more...

Young Nephrologists at WCN20

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The World Congress of Nephrology in Abu Dhabi is fast-approaching. The Young Nephrologist Committee has put together an exciting program of sessions and events tailored specifically to young nephrologists and trainees:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Young Nephrologists Session Saturday 28th March: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m., Capital Suite 5 Learn about the challenges and experiences of young nephrologists from around the world. Talks will...

January 27, 2020Education, NewsRead more...

ISN Research Collaborative Meeting and 1st International Consensus Meeting on Defining Kidney Failure in Clinical Trials

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A two-day meeting is to be held in Vancouver, Canada, from January 31 to February 1, 2020, bringing together members of ISN Research groups, patients, clinicians, clinical trialists, academics, industry, and regulators to establish momentum for international collaborative work in clinical trials and research in kidney disease across the world. The meeting will introduce current...

January 24, 2020News, ResearchRead more...

17TH International Congress of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation Program Available to View at the ISN Academy

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Below, Left to Right: 1. Mohsen Nafar (President of IrSN and Congress), 2. David Harris (Past-President of ISN), 3. Shahrzad Ossareh (Chair of Middle East Regional Board of ISN, Secretary General of IrSN), 4. Behrooz Broumand (Past President of IrSN), 5. Ghanbarali Raeisjalali (Iranian Nephrologist), 6. Mohammadali Shafiee (Iranian Nephrologist, Canada), 7. Jose Divino (Nephrologist, Brazil) [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The Iranian...

January 23, 2020Education, NewsRead more...

Access the latest ISN-ACT Global Trials

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Every month the ISN-ACT Team lists interesting new randomized controlled trials from around the world. Highlights: Brace for it: an external support device may help fistulas to mature Getting things straight when it comes to peritoneal dialysis catheters See the latest trials here[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

January 21, 2020News, ResearchRead more...