[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] ISN is set to join the African Association of Nephrology, the African Paediatric Nephrology Association (AFRAN/AFPNA) combined biennial congress. This edition will celebrate 30 years since the foundation of AFRAN, focusing on the theme of preserving kidney health in Africa. Talks will highlight the issues of acute kidney injury, transplantation and look into curbing progressive...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] There are exactly 100 days to go before we head off to Mexico City for the 2017 ISN World Congress of Nephrology, which takes place from April 21 to 25, 2017. If you haven’t already registered, we encourage you to do so by January 23 to take advantage of the early registration rates. By attending...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]ISN President Adeera Levin and Executive Council Member Masaomi Nangaku recently traveled to Thailand to meet with local nephrologists and government officers from the country’s Ministry of Public Health. The main highlight of the visit was going to Chitralada Palace for an audience with H.R.H Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, presenting the Her Royal Highness...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] ISN President Elect David Harris took part in the inauguration ceremony at the last edition of ISNCON 2016 in December. ISNCON is organized by the Indian Society of Nephrology, one of the International Society of Nephrology's many Affiliated Societies that help advance nephrology around the world. Since 1991, it has continuously provided a platform for...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] On December 12, 2015 - Universal Health Coverage Day - ISN will join a growing global coalition calling for more progress to deliver Universal Health Coverage (UHC), including in kidney care. ISN believes that everyone has the right to universal access to quality health care without suffering financial hardship and therefore supports the Coalitions’ efforts...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] If you haven't already submitted your abstract, take advantage of this deadline extension and share your research with thousands of nephrologists attending the congress from all over the world. ISN is now accepting abstracts for WCN 2017 until November 30, 2016. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to showcase your work to the worldwide nephrology community. Abstracts should...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The call to submit abstracts for next year's World Congress of Nephrology is open until November 28, 2016. Applications must be made online before this date. Abstracts should focus on any of the following topics and categories: Diabetes and diabetic kidney disease Translational and clinical nephrology Acute kidney injury Chronic kidney disease Dialysis and transplantation Basic science They...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Back in 1960 when ISN founder Jean Hamburger recognized the need for an international forum tailored to the nephrology community, little did he know that WCN 2017 would become one of the fi rst nephrology congresses to focus on diabetic nephropathy. After much success in Cape Town, South Africa in March 2015, we are heading...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] People with heart disease are at risk of developing kidney disease. By signing the Mexico Declaration on Circulatory Health, ISN is helping raise the profile of non-communicable diseases. The Mexico Declaration on Circulatory Health was recently signed by leading global organizations at the World Congress of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Health 2016. It is seen as...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Today is World Obesity Day and ISN is joining the World Obesity Federation in its call to end childhood obesity. While it is widely recognized that obesity increases the risk for a variety of chronic diseases and conditions – including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, liver disease, and certain cancers - the important role that it...
