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ISN Patient Liaison Advisory Group Members Report on Recent Activities Highlighting the Importance of the Voices of People Living with Kidney Disease to Improve Kidney Care

Mr. Manvir Victor (center with hat and sunglasses) alongside participants at the third "Transplant Awareness Walk" that took place in May in Kuala Lumpur Mr. Manvir Victor, past chair and member of the ISN Patient Liaison Advisory Group, reports on transplant awareness walks in Malaysia: "The third consecutive monthly "Transplant Awareness Walk" took place the last...

June 19, 2023Advocacy, News, WHORead more...

 “Get Involved – It’s Incredibly Rewarding!”: Meg Jardine Discusses Clinical Trials Alongside Adeera Levine in the Latest ISN Global Kidney Care Podcast

Listen to the podcast here. Michele Provenzano and Daniel O'Hara, coordinators of the ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus (GTF)*, interview international clinical trial experts and ISN-ACT (Advancing Clinical Trials) chair and deputy chair Meg Jardine and Adeera Levin. Get involved in international clinical trials in nephrology: Join the ISN-ACT Network here. Meg Jardine talks about some of...

June 19, 2023News, ResearchRead more...

ISN President Masaomi Nangaku to Deliver Talk at the Annual Shanghai Nephrology Conference

The Shanghai Medical Association, Nephrologist Association, will hold the 8th Shanghai Nephrology Forum and 2023 Annual Meeting of the Shanghai Medical Association, Nephrologist Association, at the Shanghai International Convention Center from June 30 - July 2, 2023. The theme is "Building a Strong Medical Team for Maintaining Kidney Health." ISN President Masaomi Nangaku's pre-recorded talk...

June 19, 2023ISN Participates, News, Regional ActivitiesRead more...

ISN President Masaomi Nangaku to Deliver Talk at the Regional Congress in Brazil

The 1st Congress North-Northeast of Nephrology, organized by the Brazilian Society of Nephrology and regional nephrology societies from Ceará, Bahia, and Alagoas, will take place from June 29-July 1, 2023, in Fortaleza, Brazil. ISN President Masaomi Nangaku’s pre-recorded welcome remarks, ‘Word of the President of the International Society of Nephrology,’ will be broadcast during...

June 19, 2023ISN Participates, News, Regional ActivitiesRead more...

New! Access the Toolkit on the Optimization of RAASi Therapy

Kidney diseases are intricately linked to increased morbidity with, and mortality from, other diseases and infections. An integrated approach to noncommunicable disease prevention and management that recognizes co-morbidities is critical to improving disease outcomes. Since 2021, the ISN has collaborated with the American Society of Preventative Cardiology (ASP), the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology (HFA), Kidney...

June 19, 2023Initiatives, NewsRead more...

ISN Executive Committee Meets in Brussels

Members of the ISN executive committee (from left to right): Rolando Claure- Del Granado, Fergus Caskey, Agnes Fogo, Masaomi Nangaku, Marcello Tonelli, Fatiu Arogundade, Guang-Yan Cai, Meg Jardine and Charu Malik The ISN executive committee enjoyed meeting and catching up with ISN staff members at the ISN headquarters in Brussels last week. ISN staff members who...

June 19, 2023Governance, NewsRead more...

Donate Now: Support the Kidney Care Community in Sudan to Overcome Critical Challenges Caused by the Conflict     

Read the joint ASN-ERA-ISN statement on Sudan and donate here. Due to the armed conflict in Sudan, dialysis supplies for the estimated 8000 people in the country who depend on dialysis to live are running low and need urgent replenishing. Some dialysis units have been damaged, and others are experiencing disruptions in water and electricity. The...

June 6, 2023NewsRead more...

Calling Early-career Kidney Health Professionals – Apply Today to Become Tomorrow’s Leaders!

The ISN is now accepting applications for the next Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) cohort. The ISN welcomes applications from ISN members interested in positively impacting the future of kidney care. Apply here by September 30, 2023. The ELP aims to build a global talent pool of future leaders in kidney health. Through collaboration and research, successful...

June 6, 2023ELP, Grants, NewsRead more...

ISN President Masaomi Nangaku to Deliver Talk on the ISN’s Future Direction at Annual Meeting in Japan

The 66th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Nephrology (JSN) will take place from June 9-11, 2023, in Yokohama, Japan. ISN President Masaomi Nangaku will deliver the talk, ‘Future Direction of the ISN,’ on June 11, during the JSN/ISN Joint Symposium, from 9-11 a.m. JST. The theme of the meeting is ‘Look Back on...

June 6, 2023ISN Participates, NewsRead more...

“A Truly Fantastic Resource”: Watch the Interview With ISN-GKHA Leads on the Third Edition of the ISN-Global Kidney Health Atlas

The third edition of the ISN-Global Kidney Health Atlas (ISN-GKHA) was launched at the World Congress of Nephrology 2023. Watch the video here. Adeera Levin, ISN-GKHA founder and lead, and ISN-GKHA Co-chairs David Johnson and Aminu Bello presented features and findings from the latest edition during an interview recorded at the ISN Kidney Studio. Download the 2023...

June 6, 2023News, ResearchRead more...

Read and Share the World Kidney Day 2023 Impact Report

The World Kidney Day (WKD) 2023 campaign highlighted the impact of disastrous events on people with kidney disease, emphasizing the need for planned responses to minimize the effects of disrupted kidney care. Access the WKD 2023 impact report here. The report presents an overview of global activities, social media reach, and more. Find out how celebrities,...

June 6, 2023Advocacy, News, World Kidney DayRead more...

The ISN Attends UK Kidney Week to Present on ISN’s Global Work on Kidney Care

The 2023 edition of UK Kidney Week, the largest UK event for kidney professionals, is underway until June 7. Yesterday, Nicki Thomas and Liz Lightstone* co-chaired the session "Learning Together With the International Society of Nephrology; How Global Perspectives on CKD Can Inform UK Practice." Dr. Gavin Dreyer presented a case study showcasing the positive impact...

June 6, 2023ISN Participates, NewsRead more...

Serving Nephrologists and People Living With Kidney Disease in Ukraine –  an Overview of the Ukrainian Association of Nephrologists by Its President

By UAN President Dmytro Ivanov  The first in a series of articles reflecting achievements and experiences discussed at a special ISN Affiliated Society Meeting held at WCN’23. The Ukrainian Association of Nephrologists (UAN) was established in 2019 and became affiliated with the ISN in 2020. Currently, the UAN has 224 members (there are about 400 nephrologists in...

May 22, 2023Membership, News, Regional ActivitiesRead more...

The ISN Joined European Event to Celebrate 80th Anniversary of Dialysis

As a European Kidney Health Alliance (EKHA) member, the ISN was pleased to participate in the film screening and roundtable, "Celebrating 80 Years for Dialysis: Time Again for Science-Fiction to Meet Reality," organized by the EKHA at the European Parliament in Brussels on April 26, 2023. Hosted by MEPs Ondřej Knotek and Martin Buschmann, co-chair of the MEP...

May 22, 2023Advocacy, European Union, NewsRead more...

Four Statements and a Stand-alone Event – the ISN Advocates for Better Kidney Health for All at the 76th World Health Assembly

Four Statements and a Stand-alone Event - the ISN Advocates for Better Kidney Health at the 76th World Health Assembly The ISN is pleased to announce its participation at the 76th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva from May 21 to 30, 2023. Working alongside partners in the NCD Alliance and the World Heart Federation,...

May 22, 2023Advocacy, News, WHORead more...

Kidney Care Center in Bosnia and Herzegovina Performs Majority of Transplants and Patient Follow-ups in the Country After Support Through the ISN-SRC Program

Staff from the University Clinical Center and the Royal Preston Hospital Renal Departments at a biopsy course organized at the UCC through the ISN SRC and Educational Ambassador Programs The renal department at the University Clinical Center (UCC) in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Renal Department at the Royal Preston Hospital (RDRP) in Preston,...

May 22, 2023Grants, News, Regional Activities, Sister Renal CentersRead more...

Advancing Kidney Care Worldwide: Announcing Seven New ISN Regional Training Centers in Latin America

The ISN congratulates seven kidney care centers in Latin America that have earned ISN Regional Training Center (RTC) status: Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición "Salvador Zubirán," Mexico City, Mexico Hospital de Clínicas, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay Instituto Nacional de Cardiología “Ignacio Chávez,” Mexico City, Mexico Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina Universidad Austral...

May 22, 2023Grants, News, Regional Activities, Regional Training CentersRead more...

Tune In to the WCN’23 “Spotlight Sessions” and Experience the Dynamic Energy of Attending In Person the World Congress of Nephrology!

The winners of the ISN ISN Community Film Event receive their award The Spotlight Stage quickly became a popular feature for delegates onsite in Thailand at the World Congress of Nephrology 2023 in April. This open theatre in the exhibition and poster hall generated a hub of excitement as attendees enjoyed professional and social exchanges. Activities on...

May 22, 2023News, WCNRead more...

Listen to the ISN Global Kidney Care Podcast on the EMPA-KIDNEY Trial Data with ISN President Masaomi Nangaku, Adeera Levin and Will Herrington

Listen to the podcast here. Tune in to hear from host Adeera Levin, head of the Nephrology Division, University of British Columbia, who is joined by: Will Herrington, honorary consultant nephrologist, Oxford Kidney Unit ISN President Masaomi Nangaku, head of the Nephrology and Endocrinology Division, University of Tokyo Graduate School of Medicine This episode presents the latest updates following a webinar...

May 22, 2023Education, News, ResearchRead more...