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The ISN Presents and Supports Statements to Advance Kidney Health at the WHO’s 74th World Health Assembly

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The World Health Organization (WHO) held its 74th World Health Assembly (WHA) virtually between May 24 and June 1. Working alongside members of the Global Coalition for Circulatory Health (GCCH) and other partners, including the Noncommunicable Disease (NCD) Alliance, the World Dental Federation, and the International Association for Dental Research, the ISN was privileged to...

June 7, 2021Advocacy, NewsRead more...

Expanding the ISN Network: New Affiliated Societies

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The ISN welcomes two new Affiliated Societies, the Société Québécoise de Néphrologie (SQN) and the Finnish Society of Nephrology. The ISN has worked alongside ISN members in Canada and Finland on several initiatives, notably through the Sister Renal Centers Program (SRC). The Montreal Children's Hospital of the McGill University Health Centre has acted as the Supporting...

June 7, 2021Membership, NewsRead more...

The ISN Launches the “Community Choice Film Selection”

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]ISN members from all over the world submitted high-quality films to the 2021 edition of the ISN Community Film Event, recounting compelling stories of patients and healthcare professionals affected by kidney diseases. Only a limited number of films could be selected to compete for the 2021 award. Many stories deserving of a wider audience only...

June 7, 2021Events, NewsRead more...

‘Perspectives of Nephrology: The Pandemic and Beyond’ – the ISN Joint Session at SLANH 2021

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The XIX SLANH Congress 2021 will take place virtually from June 23-26, 2021, and includes pre-congress courses, Industry Symposia, abstract presentations, live plenary conferences, and live and on-demand thematic talks. The ISN and SLANH (Latin America Society of Nephrology and Hypertension) will jointly present the session, ‘Perspectives of nephrology: the pandemic and beyond’ on June...

June 7, 2021ISN Participates, NewsRead more...

Explore the ISN – KDIGO CKD Early Identification and Intervention Toolkit

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Access user-friendly guides, infographics, teaching tools, articles, and webinars to assist early identification and intervention of chronic kidney diseases. Look out for additional open-access tools in 2021, including regional-specific materials, PCP- and AHP- specific materials, and a podcast.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title="Discover the Toolkit" shape="round" color="danger" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theisn.org%2Finitiatives%2Fckd-early-screening-intervention%2F||target:%20_blank|"][/vc_column][/vc_row]

June 7, 2021News, ResearchRead more...

Submit Your Abstract to WCN’22

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Offering inclusive and equitable access to the international nephrology community, WCN’22 will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from February 24-27, 2022, hosted by the Asian Pacific Society of Nephrology and the Malaysian Society of Nephrology. The congress program will be organized virtually with additional in-person activities in Kuala Lumpur where possible. Abstract Submission is open. [/vc_column_text][vc_btn title="Submit Your Abstract" shape="round"...

June 7, 2021Events, NewsRead more...

13th International Podocyte Conference: July 27-31, 2021 – The University of Manchester, UK & Online

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Save the date for the 13th International Podocyte meeting, open to participants from all over the world. There will be 3 sections to the meeting as follows: Pre-meeting focused on early career researchers (Tuesday, July 27) Models to investigate podocyte biology. Podocyt-omics: big data, big discoveries? Round table discussions: What is left there to discover? How...

May 25, 2021Grants, NewsRead more...

Explore and Use the ISN Framework for Developing Dialysis Programs in Low-Resource Settings

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The "ISN Framework for Developing Dialysis Programs in Low-Resource Settings" outlines the requirements and operational considerations for setting up or expanding dialysis programs and developing sustainable strategies to treat patients with kidney failure. Download the framework here and share it with health care workers, patients, and policymakers in your region. The framework, developed in collaboration with...

May 25, 2021Advocacy, NewsRead more...

ISN President Places Patients at Center of ISN’s Mission at Global Summit

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On May 13, the ISN President, Agnes Fogo, spoke at the Third Annual Global Summit on Kidney Innovation: Expanding Patient Choices and Outcomes, organized by the American Association of Kidney Patients and the George Washington University, hosted virtually from May 13-14, 2021. Watch Professor Fogo’s presentation here. As a leader in the global kidney space,...

May 25, 2021Advocacy, ISN Participates, NewsRead more...

Spotlight on ISN Activities: World Kidney Day

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]"ISN-IFKF Webinar: Spotlight on World Kidney Day - Prevention of Chronic Kidney Disease" will be broadcast on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at 4 p.m. CEST (convert to your time zone here). Register here. Join an international lineup of speakers: Social Risk Factors for CKD, Deidra Crews (USA) CKD Prevention Programs, Philip Li (China) CKD Care in...

May 25, 2021Advocacy, Education, NewsRead more...