A new resource by Kidney Research UK has been added to the ISN's repository, "Kidney Disease and the Global Health Agenda." The report "Time to Act: A New Review of Kidney Health Inequalities" provides a narrative overview of progress made in kidney health inequalities in the UK and provides revised recommendations to address ongoing challenges....
Women in Nephrology, India (WIN-India) is hosting its third annual conference, “WIN ICON 2024,” from August 3-4, 2024, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. This two-day event presents a scientific program of diverse topics by national and international faculty. The conference promotes vital education, research, collaboration, and professional development in kidney care to advance kidney disease prevention,...
The ISN is pleased to welcome the Paediatric Nephrology Society of Bangladesh as a new ISN Affiliated society. Explore the map of ISN Affiliated societies here The ISN has over 100 affiliated societies from six continents, reaching over 20,000 kidney-related healthcare professionals. This network of national, regional, and specialty medical societies plays a significant role in...
Why is it important to nominate peers and colleagues for ISN Awards? Inspire and motivate: Recognition inspires others to strive for excellence and innovation in kidney care Promote best practices: Highlighting exemplary work spreads successful strategies in nephrology Increase support: Increased visibility attracts institutional and public support for kidney care initiatives Act quickly – the deadline is near!...
In addition to the general ISN Fellowships available for members from lower, lower-middle, and upper-middle-income countries, the ISN collaborates with various organizations, regional societies, and partners to offer fellowships tailored to specific specializations and regions. The deadline to apply is October 1. Submit your application here. These include: The ISN-UHN ExpLoRe Home Dialysis Fellowships in dialysis Ravi Mehta ISN AKI...
Members of the Global Environmental Evolution in Nephrology and Kidney Care (GREEN-K) Steering Committee presented a webinar on how the initiative seeks to support the urgent necessity and optimal outcomes of global environmentally sustainable kidney care (ESKC). Two sessions were held, attracting 144 participants from 61 countries. Watch the GREEN-K Launch webinar and access the...
The ISN supported ISN Educational Ambassador Dr. Giovanni B. Fogazzi (Italy) as the key presenter at the course "What the Urinary Sediment Can Tell Nephrologists," which was held at Cotonou in Benin Republic, West Africa from May 13-15, 2024. Past ISN Fellow Dr. Francis Lalya and ISN member Dr. Jacques Vigan (both from Benin)...
Dr. Anh Nguyen (Vietnam) was awarded 1st place in the ISN Mentorship Abstract Award for her submission, "Association of I/D Polymorphism of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Gene in Lupus Nephritis." Read the full paper in the supplement to KI Reports on WCN'24 abstracts here Dr. Anh Nguyen is a nephrologist at Cho Ray Hospital and a senior...
Take the two-minute survey here Toward ensuring our resources remain relevant and practical for patients, the ISN has developed a survey to gather definitions of 'kidney health' from the international kidney community. In addition, the ISN invites participants to share patient resources they would like to add to the "Resources for People Living With Kidney Disease"...
Do you or someone you know have what it takes to shape the future of ISN? Then we want to hear from you! The deadline is fast approaching for eligible ISN members to submit nominations or be nominated for key leadership positions for the 2025-2027 term: President-elect Regional board deputy chairs – who also serve as council...
The ISN is committed to highlighting kidney health in the global health agenda and actively advocates with the World Health Organization to prioritize kidney health as a critical noncommunicable disease (NCD). Earlier this year, Nature Reviews Nephrology published “Chronic Kidney Disease and the Global Public Health Agenda: An International Consensus,” highlighting kidney disease as a...
Kidney International® Cutting Back on Low-value Healthcare Practices Supports Sustainable Kidney Care This mini review, part of a collaboration between ISN Emerging Leaders Program members and Kidney International® to promote green nephrology, emphasizes the urgent need for climate action, noting that healthcare contributes 5.5% of global carbon emissions. It highlights the importance of reducing low-value care...
Dr. Bonilla-Felix (left) and Dr. Zamora met virtually to discuss areas for improvement Dr. Nelson Zamora Rodriguez (Bolivia) was awarded 3rd place in the ISN Mentorship Abstract Award for his submission "Prevalence of Frailty in Chronic Hemodialysis Patients at Regional Hospital San Juan De Dios, Tarija – Bolivia." Read the full paper in the supplement...
Dr. Shuchi Anand (center right, back row) with kidney care professionals at Kandy Teaching Hospital in Sri Lanka An ISN Sister Renal Centers partnership between Kandy Teaching Hospital (KTH) in Sri Lanka and Stanford University (affiliated with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center) has brought about a substantial transformation in the kidney care landscape in the...
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: President-elect Regional board deputy chairs – who also serve as council members – for all ten ISN regions Act now – review the conditions and...
What a wonderful first day of #APCN2024. Thank you for stopping by at our booth to say hi to our CEO @CharuMalik_ISN, who is delighted to welcome you and let you know all about the ISN and the 2025 World Congress of Nephrology 🙌⚠️ Don’t forget to join ISN President Masaomi… pic.twitter.com/2Z5KJiwBF9— Int Society...
Read the current issue of the Declaration of Istanbul on Organ Trafficking and Transplant Tourism (DICG) newsletter here. The DICG is a joint initiative of the ISN and The Transplantation Society This edition features: Registration for the DICG Pre-congress Satellite Symposium on Sunday, September 22, at the 30th International Congress of The Transplantation Society (TTS 2024) in...
The paper "Climate Change, Kidney Health, and Environmentally Sustainable Kidney Care" by ISN Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) cohort 2 members has been published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN). Read the paper here The cohort conducted a cross-sectional survey to: Understand knowledge, attitudes, and practices among healthcare professionals concerning the link between climate...
Delegates at the first edition of the Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases in Tokyo The Japanese Society of Nephrology (JSN) participated in the ISN Affiliated Societies Meeting at the recent WCN'24 in Buenos Aires, providing a detailed overview of Japan's current kidney care landscape, including region-specific challenges and successes. Key Points from the JSN Presentation: Strong membership...
Dr. Doreen Nanyunja (Uganda) was awarded 2nd place in the ISN Mentorship Abstract Award for her submission "Infectious Complications of Chronic Haemodialysis via Central Venous Catheters at a Tertiary Hospital in East Africa." Read the full paper in the supplement to KI Reports on WCN'24 abstracts here This award recognizes the top three WCN'24 abstracts submitted...
