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ISN members enjoy monthly scientific journal publications with the ISN journals:
Kidney International®
Kidney International Reports®
Kidney International Supplements
Discover ISN Journal-related initiatives and publications
Bi-weekly insights from ISN Journals
Stay at the forefront of kidney care with concise bi-weekly summaries of the latest research from ISN’s leading journals.
Explore WCN’25 Abstracts in a Supplement to Kidney International Reports®
The accepted abstracts for the ISN World Congress of Nephrology (WCN)...
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ISN Journal Summaries on Immunosuppression Treatments for Glomerular Disease and Blood Disorders With Kidney Involvement
Kidney International® Evaluating the Risk of Cardiovascular Events Associated With Different Immunosuppression...
Read MoreISN Journal Summaries on Hypertension-avoidance Strategies and Age-based GFR
Kidney International® A Sub-study of the POISE-3 Randomized Trial Examined Effects of...
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Celebrating ISN’s 2024 Publications: Driving Kidney Research for Better Patient Outcomes
As we step into 2025, we reflect on the impactful ISN-led...
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ISN Journal summaries on World Kidney Day
Kidney International® (KI) Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early to Protect Kidney...
Read MoreISN Journal summaries on BK polyomavirus infection and the nurse’s role in managing symptoms of dialysis recipients
Insights from the BKEVER trial comparing everolimus versus mycophenolate mofetil for...
Read MoreISN Journal Summaries on Clinical Practice Guideline for ADPKD and Mitochondrial Function in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Kidney International® KDIGO 2025 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation, Management, and...
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Meet the KI-ISN Early-Career Researchers and ISN-KI Editorial Fellows!
The ISN-KI/KIR Editorial Fellows Session: The Best of 2024/25 Articles will...
Read MoreExplore WCN’25 Abstracts in a Supplement to Kidney International Reports®
The accepted abstracts for the ISN World Congress of Nephrology (WCN)...
Read MoreISN Journal Summaries on Immunosuppression Treatments for Glomerular Disease and Blood Disorders With Kidney Involvement
Kidney International® Evaluating the Risk of Cardiovascular Events Associated With Different Immunosuppression...
Read MoreISN Journal Summaries on Hypertension-avoidance Strategies and Age-based GFR
Kidney International® A Sub-study of the POISE-3 Randomized Trial Examined Effects of...
Read MoreCelebrating ISN’s 2024 Publications: Driving Kidney Research for Better Patient Outcomes
As we step into 2025, we reflect on the impactful ISN-led...
Read MoreISN Journal summaries on World Kidney Day
Kidney International® (KI) Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early to Protect Kidney...
Read MoreISN Journal summaries on BK polyomavirus infection and the nurse’s role in managing symptoms of dialysis recipients
Insights from the BKEVER trial comparing everolimus versus mycophenolate mofetil for...
Read MoreISN Journal Summaries on Clinical Practice Guideline for ADPKD and Mitochondrial Function in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Kidney International® KDIGO 2025 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation, Management, and...
Read MoreMeet the KI-ISN Early-Career Researchers and ISN-KI Editorial Fellows!
The ISN-KI/KIR Editorial Fellows Session: The Best of 2024/25 Articles will...
Read MoreISN eDigest: Your quarterly source of focused kidney research
Curated by an editorial team led by Rolando Claure Del Granado, ISN eDigest brings you a selection of essential articles from KI and KIR centered around a key topic in kidney care.
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The ISN Video Abstract series delivers concise, engaging, two-minute, monthly animated summaries of key journal publications.
Access all video abstracts at the ISN Academy
Every Friday, the ISN features a key paper from its journals under the hashtag #ISNFridaySelection, showcasing research on a specific topic selected by the journal editors. Kidney International® (KI) and Kidney International Reports® (KIR) alternate each week, ensuring a broad spectrum of impactful studies reach the community.
Get Involved in ISN-KI editorial initiatives
ISN-KI Editorial Fellowship – applications open every two years
ISN-KI Fellowships are non-funded positions designed for early-career professionals and academics involved in kidney care, including dialysis and transplantation. Fellows will gain valuable skills in critically assessing manuscripts, collaborating to prioritize research and manage editorial responsibilities within a highly cited, top-ranked nephrology journal. This fellowship provides a valuable opportunity to enhance your professional profile, expand your network, and gain hands-on experience in academic publishing — skills that will set you apart in your career and contribute to the advancement of kidney care research.
KI-ISN Early Career Researcher Awards: Best basic/translational and clinical science publications in Kidney International®:
Kidney International® and the ISN recognize every year the outstanding contributions of early-career researchers worldwide.
This prestigious award offers early-career researchers an exceptional opportunity to gain global recognition for their work, enhance their academic profile, and join a network of leading professionals in nephrology.
Kidney International®
A ‘translational journal’ that combines basic and clinical sciences
14.8 | Impact factor (2023)
Kidney International® (KI) is an ISN Journal publishing global studies and commentaries that translate laboratory discoveries into treatments, guidelines, or improved understanding of kidney disease for real-world medical applications.
Each monthly edition comprises:
A dedicated “magazine” section with a strong educational focus featuring expert reviews of significant papers from nephrology and related fields. This section and the “Journal Club” and “Nephrology Digests” make key research published elsewhere more accessible to readers. It also includes “Controversies” on timely topics and insightful Editorials.
A section dedicated to original research papers, publishing an average of 10–12 articles per issue each month. This section also features “Images in Nephrology” and “Make Your Diagnosis,” highlighting challenging cases.
Kidney International reports®
Leading open-access journal in kidney care research.
ISN members: Enjoy a 25% discount on publication fees
5.7 | Impact factor (2023)
Kidney International Reports® (KIR) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal publishing leading research and developments related to kidney health.
Dedicated to improving the lives of people living with kidney diseases, the journal publishes original clinical and select translational articles and educational content related to the pathogenesis, evaluation, and management of acute and chronic kidney disease, kidney failure, transplantation, acid-base, fluid and electrolyte disturbances and hypertension.
The journal especially welcomes submissions on clinical trials, epidemiology, systematic reviews (including meta-analyses) and outcomes research. It also serves as a platform for disseminating national and regional guidelines and consensus meeting reports. Article categories include full-length research articles, research letters and case reports, as well as editorials, narrative reviews, and commentaries on recent developments in the field. · Community blog: Kidney Education | KI Reports Community: KI Reports Community offers a dedicated space for a variety of content, including expert commentaries, article summaries and educational material for the KIR nephrology community.
Submit your research to KIR and enjoy a 25% discount on publication fees for papers accepted in Kidney International Reports® if you are an ISN member.
Kidney International Supplements
A valuable addition to your KI subscription
19.3 | Impact factor (2023)
Kidney International Supplements is a complimentary ISN journal included in a KI subscription. It is a peer-reviewed journal focusing on sponsored, topical content of interest to kidney care professionals.