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Features  Meet the New ISN Leaders The ISN warmly welcomes the incoming President, Masaomi Nangaku and the 2023-25 ISN executive committee and council. Left: Immediate Past President Agnes Fogo passes the gavel to Masaomi Nangaku at WCN'23 Kidney International Publishes ISN First Consensus Guidance for Pre-clinical Animal Studies in Translational Nephrology The paper draws on conclusions from the First Consensus Meeting on Guidance for Optimal Pre-clinical Animal Studies in Translational Nephrology (TRANSFORM) hosted by the ISN last year. The recommendations are designed to accelerate the development of new drugs to effectively treat kidney diseases and improve the prognosis and quality of life for people living with them. Read more Leading Kidney Transplant Protocols in the Philippines Through the ISN-TTS Sister Transplant Centers Program: Find Out More About the Recent Graduate Pair An ISN-TTS Sister Transplant Centers (STC) partnership between the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) Kidney Transplant Unit in the Philippines and the University of Barcelona (UB) in Spain achieved outstanding results through the STC partnership, with the SPMC increasing their rate of kidney transplants by 200%. Dr. Bad-ang, from the SPMC, comments, “We are extremely thankful for the support provided by the ISN over the last seven years. The funding has been crucial in developing the kidney care initiatives and achieving our objectives.” Find out more      ISN News   ISN Survey  ISN Members: Please Take a 15-Minute Survey on Preferred Modalities for Scientific and Medical Meetings Learn more and take the survey  Events   Thank You for Being Part of the World Congress of Nephrology 2023! Read more Discover the WCN'23 Poster Abstracts in Kidney International Reports Discover poster abstracts Congratulations to the ISN Community Film Event Winners - Watch the Inspiring Films! Find out more  Grants  First Ultrasound-guided Kidney Biopsies in Cuba: One Way ISN Interventional Nephrology Training Has Helped Improve Local Kidney Care Find out more ISN Members - Are You Making the Most of What's On Offer? Explore the ISN’s Specialized Fellowship Options and Apply by May 1 Read more and apply here Young Nephrologists in China: Apply by May 1 to Train in Clinical Nephrology Through the IACN-ISN-HKSN Scholarship Read more and apply here Submit Your Approved Clinical Research Program Proposal by May 1 Submit here  Advocacy  Millions Supported the World Kidney Day Message - Discover the Reach of the 2023 Campaign! Find out more From Neglected NCD to Priority Issue: Accelerating Action on Kidney Disease - ISN at the 76th WHA Read more  ISN Participates   ISN Past President Presents Online at the 2023 Renal Pathology Conference in Beijing, China Read more  Education/Academy  RECORDED WEBINAR Join or renew your membership here to access this webinar Grand Rounds in Pediatric Nephrology - an ISN-IPNA Sister Centers Initiative: Approach to Treating Lupus Nephritis in Children Watch now  ISN JOURNALS  KIDNEY INTERNATIONAL EDITORIAL SELECTION 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 aims to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion principles to increase the reproducibility of research and ensure social impact. Access article KIDNEY INTERNATIONAL REPORTS EDITORIAL SELECTION Association Between Chronic Kidney Disease and Major Hemorrhage in Older Persons: Data From the Aspirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly Randomized Trial Researchers at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, found that CKD is independently associated with an increased risk of major hemorrhage in older adults. Access article   KIDNEY INTERNATIONAL EDITORIAL SELECTION Endemic Rise in Cases of Acute Kidney Injury in Children in Indonesia and Gambia: What is the Likely Culprit and Why? This report sheds light on the sudden rise in acute kidney injury cases in Indonesia and Gambia. The increase has been linked to poor quality control in manufacturing syrup medications for coughs and colds. Access article KIDNEY INTERNATIONAL REPORTS EDITORIAL SELECTION Pregnancy-related Acute Kidney Injury: A Tertiary Care Hospital Experience in Somaliland This study addresses the prevalence, etiology, and presentation of pregnancy-related acute kidney injury (PRAKI) and fetal and maternal outcomes in Somaliland's only tertiary care center. According to the study, the most common causes of PRAKI were obstetric complications and pregnancy-specific disorders. The pattern of maternal deaths in the area differs significantly from that of more industrialized nations. Access article