Advocacy Activities

ISN will join upcoming AFRAN 2017 congress

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...

Early bird registration closes in two weeks

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...

CKD awareness in Thailand gets royal seal of approval

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...

ISN President Elect David Harris joins ISNCON 2016

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...