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Kidney care focuses on the treatment, management and prevention of kidney diseases.

Deciphering the Mechanisms Responsible for PKD: Announcing the Winner of the ISN 2025 Lillian Jean Kaplan Prize 

Please join us in congratulating Professor Marie Trudel, the ISN 2025 Award winner for the Lillian Jean Kaplan International Prize. Professor Trudel will receive the prize during the ‘Bridging the Gap: PKD Research and Clinical Care Perspective – Kaplan PKD Session’ at the ISN World Congress of Nephrology 2025 in New Delhi, India. She will...

December 9, 2024ISN Awards, News, WCNRead more...

The Global Impact of the ISN CME Program: Examples From Africa, Latin America, South Asia, and Europe

The ISN supports education and professional development worldwide through its Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program. The ISN CME Program offers support by: Assisting in developing a scientific program tailored to the kidney care needs of local communities Selecting expert speakers aligned with the scientific program Funding travel for ISN-supported speakers Engaging ISN regional boards and other supporting groups for...

December 9, 2024CME, Grants, NewsRead more...

ISN Members: Join Expert-led Course in Kenya on Glomerulonephritis Management – Free Registration and Travel Grants Available

The “Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases” offers comprehensive updates on glomerulonephritis diagnosis and management, including histopathology, treatments, and clinicopathological cases, with expert-led discussions on practical applications. Over 330 people have benefitted from previous editions of this course in Japan, Argentina, and China. Explore the program In 2025, three such courses will be held on different continents...

November 26, 2024Initiatives, NewsRead more...

Catch Up at the ISN Academy and Discover What’s in Store for 2025 

The ISN Academy is committed to delivering high-quality educational resources to kidney health professionals worldwide. This fall, we've hosted a range of impactful webinars featuring simultaneous translation that have resonated with our community, including:  Unlocking the Future: Artificial Intelligence in Dialysis    Natural Disasters and Nephrology: Geographic Impacts, Organizational Responses, and International Insights    Advancements and Innovations in IgA...

November 12, 2024Education, NewsRead more...

Connecting Global Resources for CKDu: The ISN’s Commitment to Advancing Kidney Health Through Research

The ISN recognizes the importance of global research initiatives in advancing its mission for equitable kidney health worldwide. To this end, it has convened several global consortia or networks to address different facets of research, including the rapidly evolving challenge of chronic kidney disease of unknown origin (CKDu). The ISN i3C (CKDu) Network (International Consortium...

November 12, 2024News, ResearchRead more...

ISN Educational Ambassadors Program: Strengthening Peritoneal Dialysis in Dakar

Staff from Dalal Jamm Hospital and Cliniques Universitaires St. Luc during the training program The ISN Educational Ambassadors (EA) Program recently supported a training initiative at Dalal Jamm Hospital in Dakar, Senegal. Led by ISN Educational Ambassador Eric Goffin from Cliniques Universitaires St. Luc in Belgium, the training aimed to strengthen the hospital's peritoneal dialysis...

November 12, 2024Educational Ambassador, Grants, NewsRead more...

Enhance Your WCN’25 Experience With the #ISNWCN Social Media Team!

The #ISNWCN Social Media Team will be on hand at WCN’25 from February 6-9 in New Delhi, India, to amplify your experience with real-time updates and commentary on groundbreaking scientific sessions and networking events. Get to know the team! Register by January 8 at the regular rate to take part in this unforgettable event! The team...

November 12, 2024News, WCNRead more...

2024 KI-ISN Early-Career Researcher Awards & 2025-2027 ISN-KI Editorial Fellowships: Apply by Dec. 19!

Calling all early-career researchers! Have you published original research in Kidney International® in 2024? Apply now for the KI-ISN Early-Career Researcher Awards and be recognized at the World Congress of Nephrology 2025. This is your chance to showcase your work and receive $500! Who can apply?  First authors of original research papers (clinical or basic/translational science) Early-career...

October 28, 2024Journals, NewsRead more...

On the Path to Advanced Training: Meet Our New ISN Fellows!

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming 12 new ISN Fellows for 2024. Get to know the ISN Fellows here These talented early-career professionals are set to receive specialized training for up to 12 months, primarily at renowned ISN Regional Training Centers. Equipped with new skills, these fellows will return to their home regions to help drive...

October 28, 2024Fellowship, Grants, NewsRead more...

ISN Presence in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka This November

The ISN supports a range of educational initiatives that bring expert faculty to nephrology meetings worldwide, fostering the global exchange of clinical knowledge and research insights. Are you in Bangladesh or Sri Lanka this November? Enjoy these opportunities to engage with ISN-supported events in your region! 20th Annual Convention & Scientific Seminar of the Kidney Foundation...

October 28, 2024CME, Grants, ISN Participates, NewsRead more...

ISN’s Global Kidney Health Atlas 2023 Data Highlights Kidney Care Inequalities in New Supplement Release

The Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation (NDT) Supplement "Current Status of Kidney Care Services Across Countries: A Report from the International Society of Nephrology Global Kidney Health Atlas (ISN-GKHA)" presents results from the third edition of the ISN-Global Kidney Health Atlas in a curated selection of articles relevant to public policy on kidney care. The articles highlight significant...

September 16, 2024News, ResearchRead more...

Learn How ISN Healthy Kidneys Champions Are Leading the Way – and Help Them to Make a Difference! 

ISN Healthy Kidneys Champions are dedicated members of ISN regional boards who are championing the "Are Your Kidneys Healthy?" one-minute online quiz.   Available in 26 languages, this essential tool helps individuals assess their kidney health risks and determine when to seek professional advice.  Find out how ISN Healthy Kidneys Champions are increasing the quiz's impact locally    How...

September 16, 2024Initiatives, NewsRead more...

ISN Continuing Medical Education Program Supports Nurses in Revitalizing Dialysis Care in Samoa

In July 2024, the ISN and the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology supported two nurses from New Zealand to present at the 2nd Biennial Samoa Kidney Conference in July 2024. ISN OSEA Regional Board member and Core Programs Committee Deputy Chair Robert Walker also shared his expertise at the event. Learn more about...

September 16, 2024CME, Grants, NewsRead more...

The Countdown to World Kidney Day 2025 Has Begun – Discover the Year-long Campaign Theme!

The annual World Kidney Day (WKD) campaign for 2025 officially launched on September 9. This year-long campaign features a day of global activities on March 13, 2025. The 2025 campaign, “Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health,” highlights the importance of recognizing kidney disease risk factors and accessing timely testing to improve early...

September 16, 2024Advocacy, News, World Kidney DayRead more...

Investigating the Economic Burden and Cost-effectiveness Evidence Base for Rare Kidney Diseases

Rare kidney diseases (RKD) place a substantial economic burden on patients and health systems, the extent of which is unknown and may be systematically underestimated by health economic techniques. The “Scoping Review of Economic Analyses of Rare Kidney Diseases,” written in collaboration with The George Institute for Global Health, examines the existing evidence base toward...

September 16, 2024Initiatives, News, ResearchRead more...

ISN-Endorsed Events Worldwide: Join Us in Mexico, Turkey, Brazil, and Dubai This September – Apply for ISN Endorsement for Your Event!

The ISN endorses high-quality events within the kidney care community. Whether your event is big or small, if it addresses region-relevant topics, it could qualify for our endorsement. Apply for ISN endorsement for enhanced visibility, scientific merit, and educational impact. Discover all the benefits of ISN-endorsed meetings and how to apply here. 57th National Congress of...

September 2, 2024ISN Participates, News, Regional ActivitiesRead more...

Jonathan Barratt and Richard Lafayette on Evolving Treatments in IgAN: Listen to the Podcast!

Join Jonathan Barratt (UK) and Richard Lafayette (US) as they explore the challenges of treating patients with IgA nephropathy (IgAN), especially younger individuals. Listen here With new medications now available, navigating treatment options has become more complex. Professor Lafayette presents a compelling case study from his practice, highlighting the real-world challenges of managing IgAN. This podcast is...

September 2, 2024Education, NewsRead more...

Explore a New Resource on Kidney Health Inequalities to Help Advocate for Prioritizing Kidney Care Globally

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....

July 29, 2024Advocacy, Advocacy ToolsRead more...

Inspiring Change: The ISN Endorses WIN ICON 2024

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,...

July 29, 2024ISN Participates, NewsRead more...