WCN'25 will showcase the impact of ISN Grants Programs on global kidney care. From 40 years of ISN Fellowship success stories to interactive sessions on artificial intelligence, renal pathology, and community engagement, the congress highlights these programs' achievements and ongoing contributions toward advancing nephrology practice worldwide. 40 Years of ISN Fellowships 2025 marks the 40th anniversary...
Kidney International® Evaluating the Risk of Cardiovascular Events Associated With Different Immunosuppression Treatments for Glomerular Diseases This study analyzed 1,912 adults with glomerular disease from Canada to evaluate the cardiovascular risks associated with immune therapies used for treatment. The findings reveal that prolonged exposure to calcineurin inhibitors and cyclophosphamide is linked to a higher risk of...
The ISN will honor Everard N. Barton (Jamaica) with the prestigious 2025 Pioneer Award for the ISN North America and the Caribbean region at the 17th Annual Caribbean International Conference on Nephrology and Hypertension. This hybrid event will take place on January 26, 2025, in Mona, Jamaica. The Award presentation will feature ISN President Masaomi...
Explore the ISN Academy's most popular resources of 2024 — from essential curricula to engaging webinars and case-based sessions. This content is helping to shape global kidney care and advance knowledge across the field. Make the most of these opportunities to enhance your own professional expertise! Kidney Supportive Care and Conservative Kidney Management Curriculum Electrolytes and...
In December 2024, the ISN conducted a Scientific Writing Course (SWC) in Taiwan, co-hosted and co-supported by the Taiwan Society of Nephrology (TSN). The course equipped participants with the tools and confidence to craft high-quality research publications. Delegates follow the ISN SWC course with tailored guidance from course faculty Testimonials from participants highlight the course's value: "The...
Please join us in congratulating the 2025 ISN Awards and Pioneer Award winners. ISN Awards Shilpanjali Jesudason – the Roscoe Robinson Award Marie Trudel – the Lillian Jean Kaplan Prize for polycystic kidney disease (PKD) Ariela Benigni – the Alfred Newton Richards Award ISN Pioneer Award winners Africa: Boucar Diouf (Senegal) Eastern and Central Europe: Liliana Garneata (Romania) Latin America: Ana María...
The “ISN Global Kidney Trials Insights: A Guide for Everyone,” inspired by the ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus summaries, translates complex trial findings into accessible information. This initiative empowers people living with kidney disease and their caregivers to better understand advancements in kidney care. Access all the simplified summaries here. The latest case study features the SMART...
Ahead of the 2025 World Congress of Nephrology (WCN'25) in New Delhi, the ISN Young Nephrologists Committee invited ISN members from India to share their perspectives on the current state and future of kidney care in this vast and diverse country. They highlight the unique challenges, innovative solutions, and growth opportunities that define nephrology...
Join us for the Brenner/Dirks Lecture at WCN’25, where Takashi Kadowaki will deliver a compelling talk on the vital link between diabetes, adipocytokines, and metabolic health. As the president of Toranomon Hospital in Tokyo and a renowned expert in diabetes research, Dr. Kadowaki will share his groundbreaking work on adiponectin receptors and their role in...
Directly echoing ISN's vision of a future where all have equitable access to sustainable kidney care, WCN'25 will open with a timely panel discussion addressing pressing challenges in global kidney care: equity, accountability, and sustainability. Join global leaders Liz Lightstone (UK) Gautami Tadimalla (India) Nicole Scholes-Robertson (Australia) Radhika Coomaraswamy (Sri Lanka) for a dialogue featuring perspectives from across disciplines,...
World Kidney Day (WKD) 2025 takes place on March 13. The year-long campaign theme, "Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health," highlights the potentially life-changing impact of early detection and intervention in preventing and managing kidney disease. A range of resources are available to help you get involved in this global awareness-raising initiative: Pin...
Kidney International® A Sub-study of the POISE-3 Randomized Trial Examined Effects of a Perioperative Hypotension-avoidance Strategy Versus a Hypertension-avoidance Strategy on the Risk of Acute Kidney Injury This sub-study of the POISE-3 trial investigated whether a strategy to prevent low blood pressure during surgery could reduce the risk of acute kidney injury (AKI). Researchers randomized 7,307 patients...
Tamar Lotan from the University of Haifa will present the WCN'25 Claude Amiel Lecture "Environmental Stressors and Adaptation Mechanisms: From Marine Organism to (Kidney) Health Care." This plenary session explores how insights from marine biology can drive innovation in kidney care. Register for WCN'25 at the regular rate until January 8! Professor Lotan specializes in cnidarians...
As we step into 2025, we reflect on the impactful ISN-led research of 2024. These studies deepen our understanding of kidney health and advance global kidney care as a health priority. Below, we highlight some of the year’s key contributions: An Update on the Global Disparities in Kidney Disease Burden and Care Across World Countries...
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The latest episode of the ISN Global Kidney Care Podcast spotlights the “Train-the-Trainer” program for pregnancy and kidney disease, a pioneering initiative designed to address critical gaps in obstetric kidney care education worldwide. Listen to the podcast here Shilpanjali Jesudason (Australia) and Rasha Shemies (Egypt) discuss how the program brought together a diverse group of...
The clinical trials workshop will be held on February 5, 2025, at the Pride Plaza Aerocity in New Delhi, India, as lead-up to 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...
Hey, future nephrology rockstars! 🎸 The ISN Young Nephrologists Committee (YNC) has an epic lineup of events for you at WCN’25 this February! First up: 🔥 Level Up Your Nephrology Knowledge: “Hot Topics From the Tropics!”🔥 📅 February 7, 9:45 - 11:15 a.m., Champa Hall 304 Get ready to dive into the captivating world of tropical nephrology! Join us...
Please join us in congratulating Professor Marie Trudel, the ISN 2025 Award winner for the Lillian Jean Kaplan International Prize. Professor Trudel will receive the prize during the ‘Bridging the Gap: PKD Research and Clinical Care Perspective – Kaplan PKD Session’ at the ISN World Congress of Nephrology 2025 in New Delhi, India. She will...
Kidney International® Outcomes From the International Society of Nephrology Hemolytic Uraemic Syndromes International Forum The 2023 ISN aHUS Forum brought together global experts to discuss key challenges in managing complement-mediated hemolytic uraemic syndromes (HUS), including nomenclature, biomarkers, and treatment protocols. Key areas for future research were identified, such as genetic predisposition, optimal complement inhibitor use, and improving...
