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Leveraging Social Media for Kidney Health: The ISN and the Nephrology Social Media Collective Forge New Partnership

The ISN and the Nephrology Social Media Collective (NSMC) have signed a memorandum of understanding for producing, delivering and recording primarily social media-related online educational content. The partnership emphasizes the powerful role of social media in spreading awareness of kidney health, sharing important information, engaging diverse audiences, and fostering conversations that contribute to a better...

December 11, 2023Education, NewsRead more...

The ISN Applauds Ten New ISN-Named Fellows

Please join us in congratulating: Michele Provenzano for ISN-ACT (clinical trials) Anna Strasma for ISN i3C CKDu (chronic kidney disease of unknown origin) Winston Fung, Anukul Ghimire, Georgina Irish, Sabine Karam, Yannick Nlandu, Anna Petrova, Samveg Shah and Elliot Tannor for ISN-GKHA (Global Kidney Health Atlas) Get to know our ISN-Named Fellows here. These early-career ISN members were approved as...

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The ISN Presents Its South Asia Pioneer Award to Mohan Rajapurkar at the Annual Indian Society of Nephrology Conference

The 53rd Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Nephrology (ISNCON 2023) will take place from December 14-17, 2023, in Kolkata, India, supported by the ISN Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program. The conference provides a fitting occasion to present the ISN 2023 Pioneer Award for the ISN South Asia region to Mohan M. Rajapurkar from...

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ENVISION-ing a New Way Forward in IgA Nephropathy A Phase 2 Trial of Sibeprenlimab 

Daniel O’Hara, ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus coordinator, summarizes the design and outcomes of the latest "Trial of the Month." Explore all the global trial selections for November and December here. The "Trial of the Month" is available in several languages. A Phase 2 Trial of Sibeprenlimab in Patients With IgA Nephropathy Mathur et al., N Engl J Med...

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Beyond Blood Sugar: Ele Ferrannini on the Basis for the Transformative Power of SGLT2 Inhibitors for Kidney Disease Management at WCN’24

Ele Ferrannini, a professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Pisa and a senior research associate at the National Research Council Institute of Clinical Physiology, will present the plenary talk "Insights Into SGLT2 Inhibitors: A Story of Discovery" at WCN'24 in Hall A on Tuesday, April 16 at 11 a.m. Argentina time. Register for...

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The ISN Expands Membership Accessibility With New Initiatives

Over the past year, the ISN has expanded its membership scope to accommodate core members and professionals from diverse healthcare sectors to ensure that its membership is accessible to all. Discover all the ISN membership categories here New options include: A new membership category exclusively for medical students A lower fee for associate members to foster greater inclusion...

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Explore the Best in Kidney Education: Top 10 Picks From the ISN Academy in 2023!

With a record-breaking 28,586 visits in November, the ISN Academy continues to be a cornerstone of educational excellence in kidney care worldwide. ISN members – access hundreds of hours of educational content at the ISN Academy! Offering a diverse range of online curricula, webinars, podcasts, and more, the ISN Academy provides a flexible, accessible means of...

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A Year of Achievements in Research Skills Development Led by the YNC’s Capacity Building Sub-Committee, Featuring a Sneak Preview of 2024 Activities

By Andrea Viecelli As this year's chair of the ISN Young Nephrologists Committee's Capacity Building Sub-Committee, I had the opportunity to lead an amazing team of young kidney health professionals to build capacity and improve leadership skills, clinical workforce management, and research. Young nephrologists, particularly those practicing in low-income countries, have consistently acknowledged research as a...

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Latest ISN Journal Summaries

Kidney International®  Mayo Clinic Consensus Report on Membranous Nephropathy: Proposal for a Novel Classification  This report proposes a two-step classification of membranous nephropathy (MN). Step one is identifying the target antigen based on a multistep algorithm. The second step is the search for a potential underlying disease or associated condition. The meeting consensus favored using an antigen-based...

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Renal Pathologists Wanted: Apply Now for ISN Bursaries and Join Key Renal Pathology Events in 2024 – Deadline December 20!

The ISN invites renal pathologists from lower, lower-middle- and upper-middle-income countries to receive bursaries to attend significant in-person renal pathology events in 2024. Apply here by December 20, 2023 ISN bursaries are available to attend: The Renal Pathology Pre-Congress Course at the World Congress of Nephrology 2024 (WCN’24), Buenos Aires, Argentina, April 13, 2024. The European Renal Pathology Course, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, June 4-7, 2024 - includes a two-week...

December 8, 2023Grants, NewsRead more...

From Complement-Mediated Kidney Diseases to Research Skills: Use ISN Toolkits to Implement Guidelines Effectively and Translate Evidence Into Practice

Ensure you're well-equipped in the global effort to combat kidney diseases by exploring, utilizing and sharing these valuable ISN resources. CKD Early Identification & Intervention Toolkit To address the burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its impact on global morbidity, the ISN and KDIGO collaborated on a series of tools for CKD early identification and...

November 27, 2023Initiatives, NewsRead more...

Final Modules Now Available: Complete the ISN YNC Curriculum and Gain Exclusive Access to a Webinar on Statistics for Clinical Research

Modules 5 and 6 of the CME-accredited ISN YNC Curriculum: Basics of Statistics for a Successful Start in Clinical Research are now available at the ISN Academy. Access Modules 5 and 6 now! (Join/renew your ISN membership to access this content) Module 5: Learn the applications of big data and machine learning in clinical research through...

November 27, 2023Education, News, Young nephrologistsRead more...

ISN Members – Use Code IDF2023 for Reduced Registration Fees for the International Diabetes Federation Virtual Congress

The International Diabetes Federation Virtual Congress 2023, 4-7 December, will feature four days of high-level sessions on: Managing and treating diabetes complications, The impact of natural and human-made disasters on people with diabetes The long-term effects of COVID-19 Attractive registration rates are available, with discounts for students and healthcare professionals in low- and middle-income countries. Learn more at www.idf2023.org.

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ISN Journal Editorial Selections

Kidney International® Measuring Albuminuria or Proteinuria: Does One Answer Fit All?  The authors review international guideline recommendations on measuring proteinuria and albuminuria and discuss contexts where the optimal measure of proteinuria is unclear or controversial. They discuss evidence to support current recommendations for choice of measure, including the clinical settings of glomerulonephritis, transplantation, and pregnancy. They also...

November 27, 2023Journals, NewsRead more...

ISN CME Program Supports Meeting on CKD Prevention, Complementing SRC Program to Advance Kidney Care in South Asia

The ISN Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program supported Narayan Prasad (India), Dibya Singh Shah (Nepal) and Udana Ratnapala (Sri Lanka)* to travel to the 19th Annual Convention and Scientific Seminar of Kidney Foundation Hospital and Research Institute held from Sep 30-Oct 1, 2023. Faculty at the 19th Annual Convention and Scientific Seminar of the Kidney...

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Start Your Nephrology Career Right: Choose the ISN Trainee Membership Package

If you are an early-career nephrologist eager to advance in your profession, the ISN has the perfect entry point for you - the Trainee Membership category. The ISN offers all trainees the first year of membership FREE; membership is renewable for four years at $15/year while training continues. Step into a promising future in kidney care...

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The ISN Welcomes the Argentinian Society of Nephrology as a Collective-member Society

The Argentinian Society of Nephrology (SAN) has joined the ISN as a Collective-member society, strengthening a mutual commitment to advancing kidney care in the Latin America region. The SAN will co-host the World Congress of Nephrology 2024 (WCN’24) in Buenos Aires, Argentina, April 13-16, alongside the Latin American Society of Nephrology and Hypertension. SAN members will enjoy the full...

November 27, 2023Membership, NewsRead more...

Equitable Access to Gene Therapy? Obiageli Nnodu Presents on the Potential and Availability of CrispCas9 Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease at WCN’24

Obiageli Nnodu, professor of Hematology and Blood Transfusion and director of the Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Disease Research and Training at the University of Abuja in Nigeria, will present the talk "Crispcas9 Therapy for Sickle Cell Diseases: How Do We Go From Discovery to Equitable Availability of Gene Therapy for All?" at...

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Advancing the ISN’s Strategy for Global Kidney Care: A Comprehensive CME-Accredited Curriculum on Conservative Kidney Management

Conservative Kidney Management (CKM) is a key component of the ISN's 5–10-year strategy to improve global access to integrated care for safe, sustainable and equitable kidney diseases. To this end, the Conservative Kidney Management Working Group developed a CME-accredited "Kidney Supportive Care and Conservative Kidney Management Curriculum" to help build the capacity to implement sustainable...

November 27, 2023Education, NewsRead more...

Get Ready for December 2023: Explore ISN-Endorsed Events and ISN Participates Activities – Apply for ISN Endorsement for Your Event!

The ISN endorses high-quality events within the kidney care community. This endorsement enhances your event's visibility and elevates its scientific merit and educational impact. Whether your event is big or small, if it addresses relevant topics in the region, it could qualify for our endorsement. Discover all the benefits of ISN-endorsed meetings and apply here. December...

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