Author - Reema Parmar

ISN-Led Global Scoping Review Highlights Socioeconomic Burden of Rare Kidney Diseases

Brussels, December 16, 2024 The International Society of Nephrology (ISN), in collaboration with The George Institute for Global Health-Australia, undertook a systematic scoping review on the socioeconomic and psychosocial impact of rare kidney diseases on patients and their caregivers. The in-press article has been published in Kidney International Reports®. Although rare kidney diseases affect less than...

International Society of Nephrology Welcomes Guatemala’s Submission on Kidney Health Resolution to the World Health Organization

Brussels, November 26, 2024 The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) is pleased to announce a significant milestone in the global fight against kidney disease. On October 28, 2024, the Government of Guatemala formally requested the World Health Organization (WHO) to adopt a kidney health resolution. The WHO Executive Board member countries will further negotiate this...

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...

Kidney Health Matters: The ISN Advocates for Global Action at UNGA 79

New York, September 25, 2024  The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) will lead dedicated activities promoting kidney health as part of side events during the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Under the theme "Kidney Health Matters: Prioritizing the Silent Epidemic," these activities aim to raise awareness and engage policymakers and the...

La SFNDT et l’ISN renforcent leur partenariat pour faire progresser la prise en charge des maladies rénales dans les pays francophones (in French)

Grâce à ce partenariat stratégique, la SFNDT et l'ISN unissent leurs forces pour améliorer la prise en charge des maladies rénales en développant la formation, la recherche et les efforts de plaidoyer dans les régions francophones. Cet accord s’accompagne de 2 nouveautés pour les adhérents de la SFNDT : Tous les adhérents peuvent profiter d'un accès...

Obituary: Dr. Barry M. Brenner 1937 – 2024

In Memory of Barry M. Brenner, M.D. October 4, 1937 - August 6, 2024 The ISN community mourns the passing of Barry M. Brenner, a towering figure in the field of nephrology whose contributions have had a profound and lasting impact on global kidney health. As a co-chair of the ISN's Commission for the Global Advancement...

Apply Now to Become an ISN Regional Training Center

Advance Kidney Care in your Region: Apply for Recognition as an ISN Regional Training Center The ISN is proud to recognize as ISN Regional Training Centers (RTCs) a growing network of sites in low and middle-income countries worldwide, which provide high-quality training to advance kidney care in their region. As ambassadors for the ISN mission and...

CSH and ISN Forge Partnership to Promote Environmentally Sustainable Kidney Care

The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (CSH) and the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) are pleased to announce a groundbreaking partnership aimed at promoting environmentally sustainable practices in kidney care through the Global Environmental Evolution in Nephrology and Kidney Care (GREEN-K) Initiative. Learn more about the ISN GREEN-K Initiative This partnership signifies a vital step towards incorporating...

ISN Advocacy Newsletter – Bridging the Gaps – July 2024

Bridging the Gaps: Update on the ISN's Global Impact and Leadership in Kidney Health Advocacy  Dear members and allies,  Welcome to the latest edition of Bridging the Gaps, your go-to source for updates on ISN global kidney health advocacy initiatives. This quarterly newsletter brings you the most significant developments and successes in our collective efforts to...

The ISN Supports Groundbreaking Advances in Addressing Transplantation Issues at the 77th World Health Assembly

The @ISBT128 presented at #WHA77 a constituency statement on the Transplantation of Human Cells, Tissues, and Organs, signed by the ISN and key stakeholders. Holistic kidney transplantation care is crucial for saving lives and improving outcomes.Download the statement here:… pic.twitter.com/W6vqtr57It— Int Society of Nephrology (@ISNkidneycare) May 29, 2024 The ISN attended the 77th...

Submit Nominees for 2025-2027 ISN President-Elect & 10 Regional Board Deputy Chairs (Who Also Serve on the ISN Council) by July 12 at 5 p.m. CEST

Do you have, or do you know someone with the right qualities to be an ISN leader? If eligible, ISN members can nominate or be nominated as potential candidates for 2025-2027 ISN roles:    1. President-elect    2. Regional board deputy chairs - who also serve as council members - for all ten ISN regions How to proceed?...

Invitation to Complete Survey to Contribute to Referral for Kidney Transplantation Study

The Transplantation Society (TTS) and the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) referral for kidney transplantation working group is conducting a survey to examine global patterns in referral of advanced chronic kidney disease patients (pre-dialysis or on-dialysis) for kidney transplantation. Take the survey now The survey aims to compare referral practices across countries and identify barriers to...

ASN-ERA-ISN Joint Statement: International Consensus Statement Published in Nature Reviews Nephrology Calls for Urgent Action to Address Chronic Kidney Disease on the Global Public Health Agenda

[Brussels, Belgium, April 4, 2024] – On April 3, 2024, Nature Reviews Nephrology published a landmark international consensus statement titled “Chronic Kidney Disease and the Global Public Health Agenda: An International Consensus.” Authored by a coalition of leading experts, stakeholders, and nephrology societies, the publication highlights critical policy, advocacy, and implementation needs to alleviate the growing burden of...

ISN Advocacy Newsletter – Bridging the Gaps – March 2024

ISN's Latest Advocacy Initiatives: Global Kidney Policy Forum at WCN'24, Share WKD Triumphs, Read The Lancet Global Health Publications & More Welcome valued members and allies to Bridging the Gaps, the ISN's quarterly update on how we advocate and collaborate with partners and those living with kidney disease to address this critical global health challenge.   The...

Notice of ISN General Assembly Meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina During WCN’24; Please Register by April 9, 2024, in Order to Attend

I am pleased to notify you that the ISN General Assembly meeting will take place in person in Buenos Aires, Argentina during the ISN World Congress of Nephrology (April 13-16, 2024), as follows: 07:45 - 08:45 a.m. ART (Argentina time) Please arrive by 7:30 a.m., so we can ensure the meeting is attended by ISN...

ISN’s “An Update on the Global Disparities in Kidney Disease Burden and Care Across World Countries and Regions” Published Now in The Lancet Global Health

Read the latest 2023 ISN Global Kidney Health Atlas article published in The Lancet Global Health: "An Update on the Global Disparities in Kidney Disease Burden and Care Across World Countries and Regions." Don't miss The Lancet Global Health editorial, on this article by Michel Jadoul et al., titled "The Major Global Burden of Chronic...

2023 KI-ISN Early-Career Researcher Award – Apply Now! Extended Deadline: December 22, 2023

Best Basic/Translational and Clinical Science publications in Kidney International® - KI-ISN Early-Career Researcher Award Kidney International® and the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) acknowledge the contribution made by our early-career researchers (ECR) across the globe. We would like to recognize their efforts by selecting the four best original research papers published in Kidney International® (2 basic/translational and...

Your Expertise Matters – Apply to Join ISN Committees and Working Groups for 2024!

Thank you for your interest. The application process closed at 5 pm CEST on Friday, 27 October. We encourage you to keep an eye out and apply for available positions at next year’s call for EOIs/nominations round Several ISN committees and working groups are looking to fill vacancies for positions starting at the World Congress of Nephrology...

ISN Advocacy Newsletter – Bridging the Gaps – September 2023

Explore Findings From the Global Kidney Policy Forum Summary Report and Catch up With Other Developments in Kidney Care Advocacy Dear friends and advocates, Welcome to the latest "Bridging the Gaps update," where we celebrate our progress in advancing kidney care advocacy and collaboration. I am pleased to report that this quarter has been remarkably productive: We launched...

Obituary: Prof. J. Stewart Cameron 1934 – 2023

The ISN is deeply saddened to learn of Professor J. Stewart Cameron's passing. He was a prominent figure in the field of nephrology, serving as a clinical leader, researcher, teacher, and mentor, leaving a lasting impact on countless nephrologists and inspiring a whole generation. Prof. Cameron's tenure as the ISN President from 1993 to 1995...