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Register Now for the ISN Frontiers “Infections and the Kidneys” Webinar: Advances in Infectious Disease Diagnostics; July 8, 2 p.m. CEST

Find out more and register here. Organized in collaboration with the Indian Society of Nephrology, the webinar is the second such broadcast in the lead-up to the specialized scientific program planned for the ISN Frontiers Meeting “Infections and the Kidneys, New Delhi, September 22 to 25. Infection frequently occurs in nephrology and kidney transplant practice. New point-of-care...

July 4, 2022Events, NewsRead more...

Listen to the Latest ISN Podcast, “Cochrane Kidney and Transplant: Past, Present and Future”

Listen to the podcast here. Cochrane Kidney and Transplant are involved in evaluating the care of patients with kidney disease and with complications of diabetes and hypertension. They also assess ways of managing problems associated with interventions for kidney diseases. Find out more by tuning into the latest ISN podcast to join Roberto Pecoits-Filho and Smeeta Sinha...

July 4, 2022Education, NewsRead more...

Patient Advocate Climbs Malaysia’s Highest Mountain to Promote Organ Donation

Mr. Manvir Victor and other kidney transplant recipients at the summit of Mount Kinabalu in Malaysis   Please join us in congratulating Mr. Manvir Victor, immediate past chair of the ISN Patient Liaison Advisory Group, who has recently succeeded in climbing Malaysia’s tallest peak to raise awareness of the importance of organ donation in the country. Mr....

July 4, 2022Advocacy, NewsRead more...

Two Weeks Left to Register at the Early Bird Rate for the ISN Frontiers Meeting on Infections and the Kidney in New Delhi

The ISN Frontiers Meeting in New Delhi, India will take place from September 22-25, 2022. The theme is bi-directional relationships between infections and kidney diseases. Register for the meeting at a special price by midnight CEST, June 23, 2022, here. Infections can cause acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease, and all patients with kidney diseases,...

June 7, 2022Events, NewsRead more...

Join the ISN for Symposium on Precision Medicine and Prevention of Chronic Disease at the World NCD Congress 2022

The World NCD Congress 2022 is a free virtual event from June 9-11, 2022, Eastern Standard Time. The event is hosted by the University of Michigan Medical School and the World NCD Federation. The theme of this second edition of the congress is ‘Prioritizing Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases: Taking Data and Knowledge to Action.’ The...

June 7, 2022ISN Participates, NewsRead more...

Mentee Acquires Proficiency in Kidney Biopsy Slide Interpretation Through the ISN Mentorship Program

Mentee Dr. Adeyemo Abiodun Mentee Dr. Adeyemo Abiodun from the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital in Nigeria has completed his first mentorship exchange through the ISN Mentorship Program. Dr. Abiodun's main objective within the mentor-mentee partnership was to improve his clinical skills in diagnosing renal diseases, notably hypertension and chronic glomerulonephritis, two common causes of chronic...

June 7, 2022Grants, Mentorship, NewsRead more...

Improved Kidney Biopsy and CKD Treatment in Vietnam Through the ISN Sister Renal Centers Program

A Vietnamese nurse surveys endotoxins in dialysate in the hemodialysis unit at BMH The Bach Mai Hospital (BMH) in Vietnam received training and guidance from the National Center for Global Health and Medicine (NCGM) in Japan during their six-year collaboration through the ISN Sister Renal Centers Program and has now graduated from the program. Dr....

June 7, 2022Grants, News, Sister Renal CentersRead more...

ISN International Consortium CKDu Collaborators (ISN i3C) Network Meeting Affirms Need to Build Capacity for Kidney Biopsies in CKDu Within Ethical Framework

Held in May, the meeting brought together 40 members of the ISN i3C (International Consortium CKDu Collaborators) network and the ISN Renal Pathology Working Group The meeting highlighted the need to increase kidney biopsies in CKDu (chronic kidney disease of unknown origin) and improve biopsy preservation.  Three ISN i3C network members presented: Richard Johnson outlined the usefulness of kidney...

June 7, 2022News, Research, UncategorizedRead more...

The YNC Expands: New Members, Network, and Subcommittees

New Young Nephrologists Committee members (top row): Ahad Qayyum, Andrea Viecelli, Anna Petrova; (bottom row): Krissia Wallbach-Massai, Wilmer Jim Escobar Torres and Zdenka Hruskova Changes in Young Leadership at the ISN YNC The Young Nephrologists Committee (YNC) is excited to welcome several new members to the team: Ahad Qayyum (Pakistan) Andrea Viecelli (Australia) Anna Petrova (Ukraine) Zdenka Hruskova (Czech Republic) Krissia...

June 7, 2022News, Young nephrologistsRead more...

Deceased Donor Kidney Discard, the Tight-knit Nephrology Community and Paying it Forward: Sumit Mohan on his Career Path to Award-Winning Research

Dr. Sumit Mohan, deputy editor of Kidney International Reports, is a professor of medicine and epidemiology at Columbia University. His research findings have helped improve access to kidney transplants and positively impacted public policies for patients with kidney disease. In recognition of these achievements, Dr. Mohan received the National Kidney Foundation (NFK) Excellence in Transplantation Award...

June 7, 2022Journals, NewsRead more...

Ten Participants Receive Expert Guidance at the Ongoing ISN Online Scientific Writing Course

The ISN Online Scientific Writing Course, cohosted by Sociedad Latinoamericana de Nefrología e Hipertensión (SLANH), is currently holding its second edition, running live sessions on each of the four Saturdays in May. The course, held in English, brings young researchers from the Latin American region closer to their goal of getting published as they receive exclusive, one-to-one tutoring...

May 23, 2022Grants, NewsRead more...

How are Planetary Health, Biodiversity and Sustainable Healthcare Connected? Register to Learn More

The webinar "Planetary Health, Biodiversity and Sustainable Healthcare," supporting the ISN Frontiers Meeting “Infections and the Kidneys,” will take place at 2 p.m. CEST on Tuesday, May 17. Register for the webinar here. Join Vivekanand Jha, Sunita Bavanandan and Peter J. Blankestijn to explore this timely topic, which is highly relevant to the future of kidney...

May 9, 2022Events, NewsRead more...

Discover the Most Innovative 2022 WKD Celebrations

The enthusiasm and innovation of participants engaging in World Kidney Day (WKD) celebrations continue to inspire. Visit the Best Ideas page on the WKD website to find out more on: A group of Kidney Donors Athletes (KDA) who climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. The Iranian Society of Nephrology quizzing pedestrians on their kidney knowledge, plus their series of educational videos. The Espace...

May 9, 2022Advocacy, News, World Kidney DayRead more...

Seeking Your Nominations: ISN 2023 Awards!

We al have friends or colleagues whose work deserves international recognition. Are you an ISN member? You can help recognize such work globally by submitting a nomination for an ISN Award! Nominations are accepted for consideration from May 16 - August 29, 2022. Send all nominations, supporting materials, and questions to the awards coordinator. Although you...

May 9, 2022Awards, NewsRead more...

Are You Involved in CKDu Research? Explore Ongoing Studies and Share Your Data on the ISN Observatory of CKDu 

The ISN Observatory of CKDu is a catalog where researchers can submit their findings or view other studies. This system facilitates global collaboration and data exchange, enabling researchers to know what studies are ongoing at any given time. The initiative was developed by the ISN i3C (International Consortium CKDu Collaborators) working group as part of...

May 9, 2022News, ResearchRead more...

Examine the Recently-Published Scoping Review on Early CKD Identification

Early CKD identification remains a much-debated subject in kidney care. Over the past year, a group of ISN members has collaborated on a project to provide an understanding of the challenges of implementing early CKD identification and intervention programs. One initial element of the collaboration, a scoping review, has been published in Kidney International Reports: Read...

May 9, 2022Initiatives, NewsRead more...

Newly Reduced Fees for Trainees 

From March 2022, in addition to already offering the first year of membership free to trainees in nephrology, ISN membership will now only cost $15 per year for the following four years while the member is in training. Join/renew now and reap the many benefits of ISN membership early in your career!

April 25, 2022Membership, NewsRead more...

Register for the Frontiers New Delhi Webinar on Planetary Health, Biodiversity and Sustainable Healthcare

Join Vivekanand Jha, Sunita Bavanandan and Peter J. Blankestijn at 2 p.m. CEST on Tuesday, May 17. Register for the webinar here. As the COVID pandemic has shown, environmental change is one of the most significant risk factors for future infections. The topic "Planetary Health, Biodiversity and Sustainable Healthcare" is greatly relevant to the kidney health...

April 25, 2022Events, NewsRead more...

2022 Renée Habib Award Goes to Rahul Chanchlani

The ISN congratulates Rahul Chanchlani on receiving the Renée Habib award from the International Pediatric Nephrology Association. The award recognizes young investigators with an outstanding record of achievement and creativity in basic or patient-oriented research related to pediatric kidney care and health. Dr. Chanchlani is an associate professor in the Division of Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics...

April 25, 2022NewsRead more...