The WCN'25 scientific program spans four key themes, offering something for everyone. Whether your focus is on improving kidney health worldwide, holistic care, chronic kidney management, or cutting-edge advances in genetics and AI, you'll find sessions designed to inform, inspire, and shape the future of global kidney care. "Better Kidney Health" includes: Making the Case: Investing...
The accepted abstracts for the ISN World Congress of Nephrology (WCN) 2025 are now published in the latest supplement to Kidney International Reports®. Read the abstracts here WCN’25 registration is possible on-site from February 5 – find out more here.
Ahead of the 2025 World Congress of Nephrology (WCN'25) in New Delhi, the ISN Young Nephrologists Committee invited ISN members from India to share their perspectives on the current state and future of kidney care in this vast and diverse country. They highlight the unique challenges, innovative solutions, and growth opportunities that define nephrology...
Directly echoing ISN's vision of a future where all have equitable access to sustainable kidney care, WCN'25 will open with a timely panel discussion addressing pressing challenges in global kidney care: equity, accountability, and sustainability. Join global leaders Liz Lightstone (UK) Gautami Tadimalla (India) Nicole Scholes-Robertson (Australia) Radhika Coomaraswamy (Sri Lanka) for a dialogue featuring perspectives from across disciplines,...
Tamar Lotan from the University of Haifa will present the WCN'25 Claude Amiel Lecture "Environmental Stressors and Adaptation Mechanisms: From Marine Organism to (Kidney) Health Care." This plenary session explores how insights from marine biology can drive innovation in kidney care. Register for WCN'25 at the regular rate until January 8! Professor Lotan specializes in cnidarians...
Hey, future nephrology rockstars! 
The ISN Young Nephrologists Committee (YNC) has an epic lineup of events for you at WCN’25 this February!
First up:
Level Up Your Nephrology Knowledge: “Hot Topics From the Tropics!”
February 7, 9:45 - 11:15 a.m., Champa Hall 304
Get ready to dive into the captivating world of tropical nephrology! Join us...
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...
The High-impact Trials (HIT) sessions at WCN'25 promise exciting insights and findings from cutting-edge research in kidney care and related fields, including: The FLOW Trial investigating semaglutide's impact on kidney outcomes and cardiovascular safety The REGENCY Trial on improving renal response rates in lupus nephritis with Obinutuzumab The ZEUS Trial evaluating ziltivekimab's potential for cardiovascular protection in...
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...
It's abstract submission season! Submitting an abstract to WCN'25 is an excellent way to showcase your research and advance your career. Find out more and submit your abstract here Here are the top 5 reasons to get motivated and submit your abstract today – think abstract, think NEPHRO! NEtworking: Cultivate lasting professional relationships Prominence: Showcase your research on...
The World Congress of Nephrology 2024 (WCN'24) scientific program is now available online at the ISN Academy – access cutting-edge science from international experts at your convenience! Explore the WCN'24 program here Discover four compelling plenary sessions here Other content is organized by congress themes: The Kidney Under Challenge The Interconnected Kidney The Kidney Losing Function Better Kidney Health The Smart Kidney Access WCN'24 content today! All...
Thank you to the 4,500 delegates from more than 121 countries whose energy and contributions drove WCN'24's phenomenal success! Browse the WCN photo gallery here! Here's a snapshot of what we experienced together over four extraordinary days of learning, networking, and innovation: 1576 groundbreaking abstracts were accepted, with 867 posters on display 252 top-tier speakers from around the globe presented a diverse...
Explore hundreds of hours of captivating WCN'24 content at the ISN Academy, featuring cutting-edge insights across five essential themes. Learn from more than 200 global experts and elevate your expertise! Take specialized courses on hot topics Renal Pathology Conservative Kidney Management Navigating Kidney Care Annual Review of Nephrology Interventional Nephrology Find out more here Listen to four outstanding plenary talks: Daniel de Florian – "The Origin of the...
Are you ready to mingle and try new features at WCN'24? Make new connections and strengthen existing ones with WCN networking activities. As you meet with like-minded professionals, sharing experiences can spark exciting collaborative projects. Introducing the Data Lab! Hands-on big data mining for nephrologists Open Science has revolutionized nephrology research, providing global access to rich...
The World Congress of Nephrology 2024 (WCN'24) is fast approaching! Congratulations if your poster has been accepted for presentation. Are you ready to present it? Expert help is at hand! Jonathan Barratt, Nikolay Bulanov, Edgar Lerma, and Andrea Viecelli* explain what you need to know about presenting your poster at the congress. Watch the Webinar "Winning...
Five kidney care themes guide the scientific program of the World Congress of Nephrology 2024 (WCN'24). Explore this intriguing selection from the scores of outstanding sessions awaiting WCN'24 delegates—you won't want to miss this congress! Consult the complete program here Theme 1: Better Kidney Health "The ISN Emerging Leaders and Environmentally Sustainable Kidney Care: The Time...
Michal Rosen-Zvi, director of AI in healthcare and life sciences at IBM Research and professor of computational medicine at the Hebrew University in Israel, will present the talk 'Generative AI Revolution in Medicine' at WCN'24. Secure your seat for Michal Rosen-Zvi's plenary talk: Register for the congress now! The use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in...
By YNC Committee member Zdenka Hrušková Building on the success of last year's in-person Word Congress (WCN) in Bangkok, the ISN Young Nephrologists Committee (YNC) is pleased to release an exciting new program for WCN'24 in Buenos Aires that incorporates proven, well-received activities while introducing novel sessions to provide even more opportunities for learning and networking. We are looking forward...
For millennia, scientists have tirelessly sought to unravel the mysteries of the universe. Daniel de Florian's groundbreaking contribution to particle physics has left an indelible mark on our understanding of the fundamental building blocks of existence. Secure your seat for Daniel de Florian's plenary talk: Register for the congress now to benefit from the early...
The #ISNWCN Social Media Team is a group of dedicated health professionals committed to delivering comprehensive coverage throughout the World Congress of Nephrology (WCN). Get to know the team here. Comprising members from the @ISNeducation team and carefully selected applicants, they are united by a shared passion for driving healthcare innovation. This dynamic team is ready and...
