How do patients in the Nephrology Unit in Assiut, Egypt, feel about the impact dialysis has had on their lives? How does a low-resource community in Kenya help a member who needs a kidney transplant? How does a mother in Malaysia cope when her daughter develops kidney failure? Discover these and other accounts in the shortlisted ISN Community...
Young ISN members continue to work on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rhys Evans, a member of the ISN Young Nephrologists Committee, asked young ISN members from India, Ecuador, and Nigeria, to reflect on their experiences. Read reflections from other young ISN members here. Find resources relating to the COVID-19 infection here. Reflections from Chandigarh, India Joyita Bharati, Assistant...
As COVID-19 continues to have a global impact, the ISN reached out to its members around the world to hear about the crisis in their own words. Below are some first-hand accounts. What has your experience been so far? ISN members are encouraged to tell us on Twitter or Facebook using #ThisIsISN and have your testimonial added here. “During the quarantine period, my life...
ISN is pleased to invite you to the KDIGO Diabetes in CKD Guideline Webinar: Looking at the Latest Evidence and Beyond, to be held on Monday, June 22, 2020 at 06:00 PM CEST. Join the webinar to learn more about the new KDIGO Guideline on Diabetes Management in CKD, focusing on topics such as glycemic monitoring...
As part of ISN’s 60th anniversary celebration, John Feehally has written an account of ISN’s most recent decade, 2011-2020. An exciting decade for ISN in which there has been a major expansion in the range and impact of its many activities around the world in education and training, research, and advocacy. A decade in...
As part of the ISN’s 60th year celebrations, the ISN is pleased to share a short video highlighting some of the Society’s recent achievements. These achievements have been made possible by the passion and commitment of ISN members, steady supporters, and visionary leaders. A unique role in global nephrology: The International Society of Nephrology 2011-2020 ISN Past-President John...
The Kenya Renal Association (KRA) and the Guatemalan Association of Nephrology (AGN) have joined the ISN as Collective-Member Societies further strengthening a mutual commitment to the advancement of kidney care. Collective Society status increases global activity and visibility through ISN endorsement, priority consideration for managing joint events, and complimentary participation in the Global Village at the World Congress of Nephrology (WCN). In addition, for...
In the early nineties, ISN leadership began discussions on active collaboration between established kidney care centers and emerging centers from low-resources areas. By 1996, 17 active partnerships were established and a further 16 were in a formative stage. These paired centers would become known as the Sister Renal Centers . Today, 63 partnerships are active within...
In 2017, the ISN and the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology (ANZSN) signed a memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a partnership to advance kidney care in the Asia Pacific region. Since then, the ISN and ANZSN have successfully co-funded ISN Programs, including Sister Renal Centers, Clinical Research, and Educational Ambassadors Program, as well as Fellowships and CME meetings. The ISN-ANZSN collaboration...
Nominate a Candidate for the ISN 2021 Awards Do you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to nephrology? Nominate them for an ISN Award before August 27, 2020: Alfred Newton Richards Award Roscoe R. Robinson Award Lillian Jean Kaplan International Prize for Advancement in the Understanding of Polycystic Kidney Disease Pioneer Awards Send your nominations, supporting materials, and...
Stand out in your field – submit an abstract for WCN’21. Submission deadline: November 18, 2020 Find out more and submit your abstract here.
KDIGO’s Nomenclature for Kidney Function and Disease Conference Report and Glossary will be released in the June issue of Kidney International. An executive summary and glossary will be published in KI Reports. The KDIGO consensus conference took place in June 2019 providing a platform to discuss standardizing and refining kidney-related terminology to be more patient-centered and precise and to...
On May 18, 2020, the ISN represented the global kidney health community at the 73rd session of the WHO’s World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva. At this historic WHA, which took place virtually due to COVID-19-related restrictions, delegates adopted a landmark resolution to press for solidarity in addressing the pandemic. The resolution calls for a joint and intensified effort...
Kidney Health Professionals Working Group | Sister Renal Centers Committee | ISN Advancing Clinical Trials (ACT) Committee KIDNEY HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WORKING GROUP Outgoing Chair Paul Bennett (Australia) 2018-2020 “Nephrology nurses and allied health professionals are the largest professional nephrology group, and the development of the ISN Kidney Health Professionals Working Group has been an important ISN initiative recognizing this group’s vital...
Has someone you know made a true difference to kidney care or research? Are they especially dedicated to the patient cause in their country or region? Show your appreciation by nominating them for an ISN award. As an ISN member, you can nominate candidates for the following awards: Alfred Newton Richards Award rewards outstanding basic research in fields...
On May 17th 2020, the ISN was proud to attend the 73rd World Health Organization General Assembly as the global leading society representing nephrology and renal healthcare. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Health Assembly is taking place as a de minimis meeting, At the Assembly, ISN joined discussions on the adoption of the COVID-19 Resolution....
The ISN Global Kidney Care Podcast (GKCP) , to be launched this month, will initially focus on the COVID-19 pandemic. Over time, the GKCP will provide content on science, research, and clinical aspects of nephrology, including: Case-Based Discussions Paradox Nephrology Everyday Nephrologists Latest Kidney International and Kidney International Reports Papers The GKCP will be available via numerous podcast platforms and apps, including Apple, Stitcher, Spotify,...
oin an informational webinar presented by ISN President, Vivek Jha on the ELP program on May 20: Webinar May 20 at 5 pm CEST Register here. Find out more about the ISN Emerging Leaders Program and apply here. The application session is open until June 15, 2020. The ISN welcomes early-career professionals interested in shaping the direction of kidney health to work alongside a network of international...
Find key results from your region through scorecards. Available here Share the results from your region via social media or other media and press channels to support discussions on and advocate for kidney health care.
The majority of patients with kidney disease in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are thought to present to sub-tertiary hospitals. Therefore, the capacity of these healthcare facilities to manage kidney disease is an important consideration. Young ISN Member, Dr. Grace Igiraneza (Rwanda), who undertook an ISN Fellowship at Yale University, recently investigated the capacity of sub-tertiary hospitals...
