A window to the past Nephrology has evolved immensely over the past six decades, and the World Congress of Nephrology (WCN) has adapted and grown in response. What was the second edition of the WCN like? The ISN caught up with Professor Rychlik, Fellow of the ISN and vice president of the Czech Society of Nephrology,...
Watch the webinar “Winning Steps for a Successful WCN’24 Abstract Submission and Beyond.” It’s abstract submission season! How can you write a good abstract that will get accepted to WCN’24? WCN’24 abstract reviewers Sabine Karam, Magdalena Madero, Roberto Pecoits-Filho and Rob Walker have got you covered! Follow their foolproof advice on writing a winning abstract...
Share knowledge and raise your profile in the international kidney care community: Present your research findings to a global audience. Submit your abstracts here. The submission deadline is October 31, 2023. Watch a recording of the ISN webinar “Steps for a Successful WCN'24 Abstract Submission and Beyond!" for tips on writing a winning abstract from...
The World Congress of Nephrology 2024 (WCN'24) will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from April 13-16. It is co-hosted by the Argentinian Society of Nephrology and the Latin American Society of Nephrology and Hypertension. Congress themes Five kidney care themes guide the scientific program: Theme 1: Better Kidney Health Including preventive and environmental science, population health science,...
The WCN'23 scientific program featured 230 speakers from 44 countries. This content is now available to watch at your convenience here. The WCN'23's scientific program is FREE for ISN members and WCN'23 attendees and $45 for non-members (join the ISN or renew your membership here - now with 50% off!). To access the content, log in to your ISN...
In "Steps for a Successful WCN Abstract Submission and Beyond!" you will learn to distinguish a good from a bad abstract and have the chance to ask questions to a panel of international experts. The webinar is on July 19 at 4 p.m. Central Standard Time (Convert to your time zone here). Register for the webinar...
Teams compete in the quiz-a-thon at WCN’23 Watch the WCN'23 Spotlight Sessions on the ISN Academy here. Success stories from ISN Grant recipients Professor David Harris introduces a session of first-hand experiences, highlighting some of the ISN's granting programs. Hear from: Dr. Ningning Wang (China) on the ISN Clinical Research and Mentorship Programs Professor Dr. Ahmed Ibrahim Akl (Saudia Arabia) on the ISN...
Roberto Pecoits-Filho and Amina Rakisheva discuss the Optimization of RAASi Therapy Toolkit on the Spotlight Stage at WCN'23 Watch the WCN'23 Spotlight Sessions here. A Nephrology-Cardiology Initiative: Optimization of RAASi Therapy Toolkit* Roberto Pecoits-Filho, ISN Research Working Group member, and Amina Rakisheva, representing the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology (HFA-ESC), discuss the...
The winners of the ISN ISN Community Film Event receive their award The Spotlight Stage quickly became a popular feature for delegates onsite in Thailand at the World Congress of Nephrology 2023 in April. This open theatre in the exhibition and poster hall generated a hub of excitement as attendees enjoyed professional and social exchanges. Activities on...
Read WCN'23 open-access abstracts here. The World Congress of Nephrology 2023 accepted abstracts have been published in the latest supplement to Kidney International Reports.
It was a great pleasure to welcome you to WCN'23 in Bangkok, Thailand, last week. The four congress days were packed with scientific content and activities and brimming over with discussions and exchanges among international kidney care community members. More than 200 speakers delivered the latest science and research to delegates from around the world. We...
The ISN congratulates Sabarinath Shanmugham (India) on winning the 2023 ISN Community Film Event with the film “Hope Sustains Life – Through the Lens of a CKD Woman." The winning film, dedicated to "women living with kidney disease who are fighting with hope," shows life for Chitra, a 60-year-old widow with terminal kidney failure. Chitra...
- By Priti Meena Are you a conference attendee and feeling intimidated by the huge poster area? Are you wondering how best to navigate this section to discover a maximum of research and mingle with the people who wrote them? Do not be distressed - you are not alone! Read on to find out...
By Mohamed Abdalbary The unique thing about the World Congress of Nephrology (WCN) is that as well as being an elegant scientific gathering with high-end topics in nephrology, it gathers together people involved in kidney care from all over the world. The organizers do a great job of representing different cultures and geographical areas. As an...
By Sourabh Sharma Hello, nephrons! Welcome to the World Congress of Nephrology (WCN) 2023, a unique event that brings together nephrology professionals from around the globe to share knowledge, network, and advance the field of kidney health. The global aspect of the WCN is what makes it such a special experience. Here's why: Meet colleagues from...
Seven finalists have been selected from twenty-eight entries to compete for the “2023 ISN Film Community Best Film.” Cast your vote here! The finalists are: Overcoming the Remoteness With Love for a Kidney Transplantation Hidden CKD: Patient's Perspectives Enduring Hope: The Story of Dr. Akos Petho Research Provides Hope for Transplant Patients Unconditional Love Miracles Happen Every Day Hope Sustains Life: Through the Lens...
The Declaration of Istanbul Custodian Group (DICG) workshop, "Trafficking in Persons for Organ Removal," will be held on location at WCN'23* on Friday, March 31, from 2-4.45 p.m. Bangkok time. Register to attend the workshop virtually here. Onsite participants need not register for the event. Join the workshop to hear speakers from the United Nations Office...
By YNC member Nikolay Bulanov Our first steps in nephrology as trainees, early-career practitioners or researchers can be challenging. Being part of a network of keen specialists can help one to develop professionally and improve clinical and research skills. The ISN's Young Nephrologists Committee (YNC) engages with young ISN members worldwide in educational, scientific and social...
I work in a large tertiary care academic center in North India. In addition to patient care, we have academic responsibilities that involve teaching and training resident doctors and fellows. Like many others, we work in teams. The professional demands of our roles do not differentiate between seasons, months, or times of the day....
Are you getting excited? I am! What for? Well, we finally have the first fully physical WCN’23 since the COVID-19 pandemic began back in 2019! There are five things I am certainly looking forward to at this year's congress and I am sure you are too! 1) Be inspired by the plenary lectures! Plenary lectures are...
