The ISN has partnered with several leading organizations to deliver expert knowledge in specialty subjects at WCN’21, including: KDIGO and the ISN’s joint session, the KDIGO Conference on Dialysis: Getting the Basics Right, will provide insights for improving clinical practices on dialysis for all nephrologists despite variation varying global practices. The session will be held...
A series of pre-congress newsletters will be released over the next three months featuring congress highlights, including: current scientific perspectives on congress topics up-to-date information on special events in-depth interviews with prominent WCN’21 speakers on their scientific areas of expertise Starting next week, look out for the first of these in your inbox to stay informed on congress...
The ISN has introduced a new interactive feature as part of Virtual WCN’21 activities. The 𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗔𝗟 #ISNWCN Social Media Wall will display all social media posts that include the World Congress of Nephrology’s official hashtag #ISNWCN. The Walls platform is an easy-to-use social media tool that collects and displays content from multiple social media platforms. All...
Meet the moderator and keynote speakers Moderator Speaker Speaker Richard Horton Editor-in-Chief, The Lancet Dr Soumya Swaminathan Chief Scientist at WHO Sir George Alleyne Director Emeritus, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) The 3rd ISN Global Kidney Policy Forum (GKPF) at Virtual WCN’21 will build on the work started in Mexico City in 2017 and continued in Melbourne in 2019 by bringing together key decision-makers and...
Members of the WCN’21 Social Media Team have now been selected from the many applications received over the past few months. This team of health professionals ensures comprehensive social media coverage of WCN’21 to keep delegates informed, updated, and engaged throughout the congress. Please join us in welcoming the WCN’21 Social Media Team: Krishna Agrawaal; Ahmed Akl;...
The WCN’21 Program is now accessible online. Discover the full scientific program and summary. Get to know WCN’21’s diverse and timely topics presented by 170+ worldwide speakers: CKDu & kidney disease at the intersection of environment and occupation Impact of COVID 19 pandemic on renal services in LMICs What's important to me? Patients' priorities when living with ESKD Managing renal...
Only two weeks left to submit a film to the ISN Community Film Event and compete for the Best Film Award 2021. Act now and submit by February 3. The Film Event supports the 2021 World Kidney Day theme of “Living Well with Kidney Disease.” Submissions will be added to the World Kidney Day world...
The deadline to apply for a grant is midnight CET, today, December 21, 2020. Are you eligible for a grant to attend Virtual WCN’21? Find out here and apply today. ISN Virtual WCN’21 grants offer pre-congress and congress registration and access to: Post-session recordings; the ISN Global Kidney Policy Forum; the ISN Community Film Event. Last call for grant...
Despite the recent advances in the management CKD in T2D, there are residual risks that need to be tackled by new therapies. This webinar will review the role of MRAs, including data from recent clinical trials, on the treatment of the progression of CKD in T2D. Learning objectives: Describe the current understanding of the mechanisms involved in...
Don’t miss out on WCN’21’s outstanding plenary speakers and content. Enjoy award-winning speakers as they share expert insights at Virtual WCN'21. Register here. Professor Sofia Ahmed, University of Calgary, Canada: "Sex and gender in nephrology: proper care or propaganda?" A recipient of the 2020 American Society of Nephrology Distinguished Mentor Award, Professor Sofia Ahmed is a strong proponent...
82 Hours Remaining to Present Your Work to a Worldwide Audience Last year, ~1000 abstracts were showcased in Kidney International Reports. Would you like to be published in the April 2021 edition? Kidney International Reports publishes all selected abstracts. Selected abstracts will be presented as e-posters on the virtual congress platform throughout the event and for several weeks afterward. Poster...
Ethics is a dynamic concept; practices and standards vary widely around the world. Ethics in kidney care outlines ten broad areas of ethical concern identified as priority challenges requiring collaborative action by the American Society of Nephrology (ASN), the European Renal Association-European Dialysis and Transplant Association (ERA-EDTA), and the International Society of Nephrology (ISN)...
Don’t miss the opportunity to present your work to a worldwide audience at virtual WCN’21. Prepare your abstract and submit before November 26, 2020. Submit Your Abstract One reduced registration fee unlocks an online world of science, education, and networking: A diverse Pre-congress program Renowned plenary speakers: Sofia Ahmed; Timothy Caulfield; Alan Lopez; Sir Peter Ratcliffe A globally-relevant scientific program The ISN Global...
We look forward to connecting with you at the VIRTUAL World Congress of Nephrology in April 2021. In addition to live and on-demand access to excellent science and education, the congress will offer features enabling members to connect and network. Stay tuned for more information. Abstract Submission new deadline: November 26, 2020 Submit Your Abstract ISN Community Film Event Submit a...
Throughout its 60-year history, and in collaboration with local hosts, the ISN World Congress of Nephrology has provided a forum for the global nephrology community to meet, connect, exchange knowledge, and share ideas. Join us for the VIRTUAL World Congress of Nephrology in April 2021, accessible online with just a few clicks, connecting delegates wherever...
WCN’21 organizers would like to have ISN members’ input to ensure the best possible format to deliver the congress. We invite you to complete a few short questions in the survey section of your MyISN profile, which will only take a minute to complete. We appreciate your time and feedback. Take the Survey
The World Congress of Nephrology 2021 (WCN’21) organizers are pleased to offer a Travel Grant Program for online or in-person attendance to WCN’21. These grants support equitable access to ISN educational and networking opportunities and are available to ISN members residing in low and lower-middle-income countries (consult eligible countries.) WCN’21 Travel Grants offer: Pre-Congress Courses Registration (online and...
Stay connected in uncertain times: Join WCN’21 in-person or virtually. Share your research: Submit an abstract before November 18, 2020. Find out more and submit your abstract here.
How have your patients coped with a kidney disease diagnosis? How was your medical team able to provide optimal care to kidney patients? Submit a short film describing the impact of kidney diseases on patients and dedicated healthcare professionals in your community. A jury will select submissions for screening at the Film Event hosted during WCN’21. The audience could select your film as the best film of 2021! The deadline for...
Are you involved or interested in the field of complement-mediated kidney diseases? The Organizing Committee and Chairs of the 2021 Frontiers Meeting invite you to actively participate in this “extraordinary occasion to exchange thoughts and experiences” by submitting abstracts for oral and poster presentations. “Young nephrologists and researchers will have the unique opportunity to gain visibility for their research and to...
