Join the Conversation on Malaria and Kidney Health on the ISN Twitter Space
Join a panel of experts for a lively online conversation on April 28 at 5.30 p.m. CEST. Take part here. Scan the QR code in the image above to join with your mobile phone.
Millions Supported the World Kidney Day Message – Discover the Reach of the 2023 Campaign!
On March 9, 2023, hospitals, organizations, groups and members of the public worldwide hosted World Kidney Day (WKD) activities, sharing the 2023 campaign message "Kidney Health for All: Preparing for the unexpected, supporting the vulnerable." As well as extensive governmental and celebrity endorsement and media coverage: The 2023 campaign reached 327 million people on Twitter, with...
Young Nephrologists in China: Apply by May 1 to Train in Clinical Nephrology Through the IACN-ISN-HKSN Scholarship
The IACN-ISN-HKSN Scholarship supports young nephrologists to train in clinical nephrology for three months in China, including Hong Kong. The grant is a joint initiative from the International Association of Chinese Nephrologists (IACN), the ISN, and the Hong Kong Society of Nephrology (HKSN). Applications are available in Chinese. Find out more and apply here by...
From Neglected NCD to Priority Issue: Accelerating Action on Kidney Disease – ISN at the 76th WHA
The ISN, in partnership with Devex, will host its first stand-alone event in Geneva on May 24, 2023, from 9:30 - 10:30 am CET to coincide with the 76th World Health Assembly. The event will raise the profile of kidney disease as a global health priority, draw attention to its financial burden, and help policymakers...
ISN Members – Are You Making the Most of What’s On Offer? Explore the ISN’s Specialized Fellowship Options and Apply by May 1
To help build capacity where it is most needed, the ISN collaborates with several organizations, regional societies, and partners to sponsor and promote fellowships in specific regions and specializations. These include fellowships for: Nephrologists who want to train in dialysis, AKI, or pediatric nephrology Nephrologists from the Asia-Pacific region, Latin America, or South Asia Nephrologists who want to...
First Kidney Biopsies in Holguin, Cuba: One Way ISN Interventional Nephrology Training Has Helped Improve Local Kidney Care
From left to right: Lázaro Cobiellas, Bernardo Moguel, Rafael Montepio and Mariza Colque Lázaro Cobiellas (Cuba), Mariza Colque (Bolivia), and Rafael Montepio (Philippines) are all recent graduates of the ISN Interventional Nephrology (IN) Scholarship Advanced Course. These doctors spent three months at Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez in Mexico, a recognized ISN Interventional Nephrology Training...
Discover the WCN’23 Poster Abstracts in Kidney International Reports
Read WCN'23 open-access abstracts here. The World Congress of Nephrology 2023 accepted abstracts have been published in the latest supplement to Kidney International Reports.
Latest ISN Journal Editorial Selections
Kidney International P32: A Sex- and Gender-sensitive Model for Evidence-based Precision Medicine - From Knowledge Generation to Implementation in the Field of Kidney Transplantation. The authors propose a new evidence-based precision medicine framework – the P32 model, which considers individual sex- and gender-related domains and their intersection with ethnicity, geography, and other demographic and social variables. The model...
Thank You for Being Part of the World Congress of Nephrology 2023!
It was a great pleasure to welcome you to WCN'23 in Bangkok, Thailand, last week. The four congress days were packed with scientific content and activities and brimming over with discussions and exchanges among international kidney care community members. More than 200 speakers delivered the latest science and research to delegates from around the world. We...
ISN Members: Please Take a 15-Minute Survey on Preferred Modalities for Scientific and Medical Meetings
COVID-19-related social distancing and travel restrictions led to new ways to host and attend scientific and medical meetings. The ISN has devised a 15-minute survey to determine member preferences and evaluations of virtual, in-person, and hybrid meeting modalities for continuous medical education events in a post-COVID-19 context. Take the survey here. Participation is voluntary and anonymous. The survey...
Kidney International Publishes ISN First Consensus Guidance for Pre-Clinical Animal Studies in Translational Nephrology
Kidney International has published the "International Society of Nephrology First Consensus Guidance for Pre-clinical Animal Studies in Translational Nephrology." The paper was developed from the First Consensus Meeting on Guidance for Optimal Pre-Clinical Animal Studies in Translational Nephrology (TRANSFORM) hosted by the ISN in Brussels, Belgium, in October 2022. Pre-clinical tests in animal models are key steps in...
Congratulations to the ISN Community Film Event Winners – Watch the Inspiring Films!
The ISN congratulates Sabarinath Shanmugham (India) on winning the 2023 ISN Community Film Event with the film “Hope Sustains Life – Through the Lens of a CKD Woman." The winning film, dedicated to "women living with kidney disease who are fighting with hope," shows life for Chitra, a 60-year-old widow with terminal kidney failure. Chitra...
Exploring the Poster Area: Tips on How to Maximize Your Delegate Experience
- By Priti Meena Are you a conference attendee and feeling intimidated by the huge poster area? Are you wondering how best to navigate this section to discover a maximum of research and mingle with the people who wrote them? Do not be distressed - you are not alone! Read on to find out...
ISN Past President Presents Online at the 2023 Renal Pathology Conference in Beijing, China
The 2023 Board Review CME and Contemporary Issues in Nephrology meeting will take place in a hybrid format in Beijing, China, from April 14-16, 2023. ISN Past President Agnes Fogo’s pre-recorded opening welcome and two presentations will be broadcast on Friday, April 14, Beijing time (convert to your time zone here). Professor Fogo will be...
Learning Among Kidney Care Professionals From all Over the World – My First World Congress of Nephrology
By Mohamed Abdalbary The unique thing about the World Congress of Nephrology (WCN) is that as well as being an elegant scientific gathering with high-end topics in nephrology, it gathers together people involved in kidney care from all over the world. The organizers do a great job of representing different cultures and geographical areas. As an...
Experience the World at WCN’23
By Sourabh Sharma Hello, nephrons! Welcome to the World Congress of Nephrology (WCN) 2023, a unique event that brings together nephrology professionals from around the globe to share knowledge, network, and advance the field of kidney health. The global aspect of the WCN is what makes it such a special experience. Here's why: Meet colleagues from...
New global kidney health report sheds light on current capacity around the world to deliver kidney care
Bangkok, March 30, 2023, 10 a.m. ICT – Today (March 30, 2023), at the Professor Donal O’Donoghue Global Kidney Policy Forum at the World Congress of Nephrology (WCN 2023) in Bangkok, Thailand, the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) presented the highlights from its third, 2023 edition of the ISN-Global Kidney Health Atlas (ISN-GKHA). A...
ISN Advocacy Newsletter – Bridging the Gaps – March 2023
Learn About How the ISN is Collaborating to Promote Kidney Care on the Global Health Agenda in "Bridging the Gaps" Welcome members and allies to Bridging the Gaps, the ISN’s quarterly update on how we advocate and collaborate with patients and partners to address the global burden of kidney disease. With the World Health Organization’s (WHO)...
Explore the Latest #NephTrials Discussion on Dapagliflozin and CKD on the ISN’s Twitter Feed
The latest #NephTrials online discussion took place on March 10. Access the Twitter thread here. Twitter attendees joined Ron Gansevoort, Roberto Pecoits-Filho, Joel Topf, Manasi Bapat, and Swapnil Hiremath to discuss the RENAL LIFECYCLE trial. The conversation examined the composite and secondary outcomes of a randomized control trial investigating the effects of dapagliflozin on people with severe...
Share Your World Kidney Day Experiences on the WKD Website and Social Media Platforms!
World Kidney Day (WKD) 2023 took place on March 9. The ISN joins WKD organizers in thanking all who supported WKD activities this year to raise awareness of the impact of disastrous events on people living with kidney disease. WKD's success relies on the inspiring efforts of healthcare professionals, patients, supporters and the public. Have your...