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2024 KI-ISN Early-Career Researcher Awards & 2025-2027 ISN-KI Editorial Fellowships: Apply by Dec. 19!

Calling all early-career researchers! Have you published original research in Kidney International® in 2024? Apply now for the KI-ISN Early-Career Researcher Awards and be recognized at the World Congress of Nephrology 2025. This is your chance to showcase your work and receive $500! Who can apply?  First authors of original research papers (clinical or basic/translational science) Early-career...

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Latest ISN Journal Editorial Selections: October 2024

Kidney International® Pre-transplant Anti-nephrin Antibodies are Specific Predictors of Recurrent Diffuse Podocytopathy in the Kidney Allograft This study finds that pre-transplant anti-nephrin antibodies are strongly associated with diffuse podocytopathy recurrence after kidney transplantation. Patients with these antibodies were more likely to experience disease recurrence, while those without them were less likely. The findings suggest that testing for...

October 28, 2024Journals, NewsRead more...

A Dynamic Learning Environment: Supporting Pediatric Nephrology Training in Romania Through the ISN Educational Ambassadors Program

Participants and Educational Ambassadors Laura Castellanos-Reyes and Christine Sethna at the pediatric nephrology training course in Bucharest The ISN Educational Ambassadors Program supported comprehensive pediatric nephrology training in Romania, covering kidney disease management and the latest guidelines. The program enabled two pediatric nephrologists, Laura Castellanos-Reyes and Christine Sethna, along with a nurse, Vera Benn — all...

October 28, 2024Educational Ambassador, Grants, NewsRead more...

2023 ISN-GKHA Paper on Quality and Monitoring of Kidney Care Published in Nephrology

Nephrology has published the paper "Structures for Quality Assurance and Measurements for Kidney Replacement Therapies: A Multinational Study From the ISN-GKHA" by Ekrikpo et al. This study evaluates the capacity for delivering quality kidney failure care globally using data from the 2023 ISN Global Kidney Health Atlas (GKHA). The findings highlight variability in quality assurance standards,...

October 28, 2024News, ResearchRead more...

Meet the Candidates for the 2024 ISN Leadership Elections and Prepare to Vote

A note from Adeera Levin, Chair, 2024-25 ISN Nominating Committee The 2024 ISN leadership elections are fast approaching, taking place from November 4 to 29, 2024. This is a crucial opportunity for all voting members to help shape the future of the ISN by selecting the next president-elect and regional board deputy chair/council member for...

October 28, 2024Governance, NewsRead more...

Expanding Global Kidney Care Across Borders: Welcoming 39 New ISN Mentorship Program Pairs

The ISN is excited to welcome 39 newly matched pairs to the ISN Mentorship Program. The program continues to foster meaningful global connections among ISN members, helping mentees grow professionally while mentors refine their leadership and guidance skills. The ISN Mentorship Program Advisory Group expertly matched the latest pairs, bringing together members from 24 countries...

October 28, 2024Grants, Mentorship, NewsRead more...

On the Path to Advanced Training: Meet Our New ISN Fellows!

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming 12 new ISN Fellows for 2024. Get to know the ISN Fellows here These talented early-career professionals are set to receive specialized training for up to 12 months, primarily at renowned ISN Regional Training Centers. Equipped with new skills, these fellows will return to their home regions to help drive...

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ISN Presence in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka This November

The ISN supports a range of educational initiatives that bring expert faculty to nephrology meetings worldwide, fostering the global exchange of clinical knowledge and research insights. Are you in Bangladesh or Sri Lanka this November? Enjoy these opportunities to engage with ISN-supported events in your region! 20th Annual Convention & Scientific Seminar of the Kidney Foundation...

October 28, 2024CME, Grants, ISN Participates, NewsRead more...

New in the ISN Rare Kidney Disease Toolkit: Webinars on IgAN and C3G

The ISN has added two new webinars to its Rare Kidney Disease Toolkit, focusing on immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) and C3 glomerulopathy (C3G). These expert-led sessions offer valuable insights into diagnosing, managing, and treating these rare but challenging kidney diseases. Watch "Advancements in C3 Glomerulopathy (C3G)," featuring David Kavanagh (UK), Alison Ma (Hong Kong), and...

October 28, 2024ISN Toolkits, NewsRead more...
New! Bridging the Gaps – ISN’s Advocacy Newsletter

ISN Advocacy Newsletter – Bridging the Gaps – October 2024

ISN Advocacy: Leading Kidney Health Globally  Dear members and allies,  Welcome to the latest 2024 edition of Bridging the Gaps, the ISN's quarterly update on our global kidney health advocacy initiatives.   It was exciting to kick off the fall season with the launch of the year-long World Kidney Day campaign focused on "Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect...

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Latest ISN Journal Editorial Selections

Kidney International®  NAVKIDS2: A Lesson in Matching Outcomes Measures to Interventions   The Randomized Controlled Trial (NAVKIDS2) of a Patient Navigator Program Created for Children With Chronic Kidney Disease   These two studies evaluate a patient navigation program for children from disadvantaged backgrounds with chronic kidney disease (CKD), aiming to improve access to evidence-based care.   While the patient navigation...

October 14, 2024Journals, News, ResearchRead more...

Raising the Profile of Kidney Disease: ISN Advocates for Global Awareness at UNGA – Sign and Share the Petition!

In September, the ISN had a powerful presence at UNGA79, successfully raising awareness of the human and economic burden of kidney disease while garnering support from Member States to promote kidney health within the broader noncommunicable disease (NCD) agenda. The ISN’s aims at the event were threefold: Raise awareness about the urgent need to prioritize kidney...

October 14, 2024Advocacy, NewsRead more...

A New Intervention for TARGETing Resistant Hypertension

Effect of Alcohol-Mediated Renal Denervation on Blood Pressure in the Presence of Antihypertensive Medications: Primary Results From the TARGET BP I Randomized Clinical Trial Kandzari et al, Circulation, 2024 Jun 11;149(24):1875-1884 ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus coordinator Megan Borkum summarizes the design and outcomes of one of the latest ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus (GTF) selections. Summary: The TARGET...

October 14, 2024News, ResearchRead more...

“Bringing Cutting-edge Science to All Parts of the World” – Listen to the Podcast on the ISN Continuing Medical Education Program 

In this episode, CME Program committee member Urmila Anandh discusses the value of the ISN Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program with CME committee deputy chair Adrian Liew. ISN Fellowship committee chair Rümeyzameza Kazancioglu, who has spoken at numerous ISN-supported meetings, and Jaime Restrepo, a Latin America Regional Board member and CME Program recipient, also...

October 14, 2024CME, Education, Grants, NewsRead more...

Save the Date: ISN-ANIO Workshop on Global Clinical Trials in Diverse Populations – Registration Opening Soon!

The clinical trials workshop will be held on February 5, 2025, at the Pride Plaza Aerocity in New Delhi, India, directly preceding the ISN World Congress of Nephrology 2025 (WCN’25) from February 6-9, 2025. It is organized by the ISN-ANIO committee, a collaboration between the ISN and the American Nephrologists of Indian Origin (ANIO) This...

October 14, 2024News, WCNRead more...

Improvements to Daily Practice in Kidney Care in Western South Vietnam Through 8 Days of ISN-Endorsed Training

In August, an important milestone in kidney care took place in Western South Vietnam when the Kien Giang General Hospital (KGH) received its first-ever training courses in general nephrology and dialysis, and brain death donors. Pre-existing regional challenges This double-course initiative was significant both for its scope and because it marked the first time clinicians from...

October 14, 2024Educational Ambassador, Grants, News, Regional Training CentersRead more...

Building Skills for Young Researchers One ISN Webinar at a Time – Register for November’s Session!

By Ahad Qayyum (Pakistan) The ISN has long considered capacity-building and education for young nephrologists a key priority. The Young Nephrologists Committee (YNC) has played a significant role in ISN initiatives that help its members improve their scientific writing skills, interpret data, and build a professional network. Recent initiatives include an ongoing webinar series to...

October 14, 2024Education, News, Young nephrologistsRead more...

ISN-GKHA Data Highlights Progress and Challenges in Global Kidney Care Delivery: BMJ Publication  

The BMJ has published the paper, "Progress of Nations in the Organisation of, and Structures for, Kidney Care Delivery Between 2019 and 2023: Cross-Sectional Survey in 148 Countries" by Okpechi et al.   Using data from the ISN Global Kidney Health Atlas (GKHA) 2019 and 2023 reports, the study analyzed changes in the availability of kidney...

October 14, 2024News, ResearchRead more...