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The International Society of Nephrology is a global professional association dedicated to advancing worldwide kidney health.

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The ISN responds to the UN political declaration on noncommunicable diseases: Implications for kidney health
The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) welcomes the adoption of the political declaration from the fourth high-level meeting of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly on the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) …

ISN launches implementation strategy in response to WHO kidney resolution
Building on the momentum of the first-ever WHO kidney health resolution adopted earlier this year, the ISN is launching an implementation strategy that aims toward translating global commitments into practical measures at the national level.

ISN-Led Global Scoping Review Highlights Socioeconomic Burden of Rare Kidney Diseases
New scoping review by ISN and The George Institute sheds light on the profound socioeconomic and psychosocial burdens of rare kidney diseases, urging global action to address inequities in care and support systems.

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UPcoming Events

ISN Frontiers Meeting 2026 will be held in Dalian, China, organized in collaboration with the Chinese Medical Association (CMA) and the Chinese Society of Nephrology (CSN), serving as the executive body of the CMA.

The meeting brings together global and regional experts to explore emerging science and clinical advances in kidney health. Through focused discussions on cardio–kidney–metabolic health, rare kidney diseases, acute kidney injury, and innovations and artificial intelligence, the meeting offers a dynamic platform to exchange knowledge, foster collaboration, and translate research into practice—advancing kidney care worldwide.