Nephrologists under 35 who are ISN members can win a free pass to the 40th Vicenza Course on acute kidney injury (AKI) and critical care in nephrology. As part of the ISN’s collaboration with this internationally-renowned scientific course, two complimentary registrations are available for the 2022 edition dedicated to acute kidney injury (AKI) and continuous renal...
All accepted abstracts will be published in Kidney International Reports. Submit your abstract here. The deadline is April 20. The ISN Frontiers Meeting in New Delhi, India, offers researchers studying bi-directional relationships between infections and kidney diseases an opportunity to present their work to a diverse audience. The meeting, hosted by the Indian Society of Nephrology, will...
The ISN welcomes and looks forward to a close collaboration with the Libyan Society of Dialysis to help achieve equitable access to sustainable kidney health in the Libyan region and worldwide. ISN Affiliated Societies benefit from increased visibility through ISN endorsement and greater networking opportunities at ISN events. Discover all the advantages available to ISN...
The ISN is pleased to welcome several incoming committee and working group chairs to their new roles, which officially began at WCN'22. The ISN congratulates all ISN members appointed to these roles and looks forward to working together productively alongside them toward advancing kidney care worldwide. ISN-ACT (Advancing Clinical Trials) Committee Chair Meg Jardine (Australia) Twitter: @jardine_meg Deputy Chair Deputy Chair (Canada) Twitter: @adeeralevin CPC...
The response to the #ShowYourKidneys online challenge has been outstanding, with almost 500 mentions made on Twitter between February 8 and March 28, reaching over 12 million people online! The challenge, launched as part of the World Kidney Day (WKD) 2022 campaign, is a simple, fun way to highlight where the kidneys are in the body and...
Watch the latest video abstract here. This episode presents the Kidney International Reports paper: Kidney Function, Kidney Replacement Therapy, and Mortality in Men and Women Discover more video abstracts on the ISN Academy. The ISN Video Abstract Series is an initiative by the @ISNeducation Social Media Team showcasing key articles from ISN Journals on social media platforms.
"Global Status of Infrastructure and Opportunities for eHealth: Implications for Kidney Care Delivery in Low Income and Lower-middle Income Countries" has been published in the BMJ. Read the paper here. The paper describes the status of eHealth services and infrastructures across the ten ISN regions, using data from the World Health Organization's (WHO) third global survey...
Does your center need expert guidance to improve its kidney health care services? The ISN welcomes applications to the Educational Ambassadors (EA) Program. We can connect you with an expert to develop and deliver relevant training tailored to your center's needs. If you're already in contact with an expert, you can submit a joint application. Virtual and hybrid training programs are...
The Philippine Society of Nephrology (PSN) hosts its 42nd Annual Convention, ‘Soaring to New Heights,’ from April 25-30, 2022. This entirely virtual convention brings together the world’s leading experts in kidney care as they present the latest updates in treating kidney disease patients. ISN Past President Vivekanand Jha will deliver the talk, ‘COVID-19 and the Kidneys:...
Bridging the Gaps: Policy Forum to Kidney Emoji - Discover the Latest ISN Advocacy Initiatives to Help Reduce Kidney Diseases & Improve Kidney Care Welcome members and allies to Bridging the Gaps, the ISN’s quarterly update on how we are advocating and collaborating with patients and partners to address the global burden of kidney disease. As a...
Submit your abstract here. The deadline is April 20. All accepted abstracts will be published in Kidney International Reports. The ISN Frontiers Meeting in New Delhi, hosted by the Indian Society of Nephrology, will focus on bi-directional relationships between infections and kidney diseases, offering researchers in this field an opportunity to showcase their work to a...
To help provide relevant training to build capacity where it is most needed, the ISN partners with several organizations, regional societies, and partners to sponsor and promote fellowships in specific regions and specializations. Discover the complete list of special fellowship opportunities here. Submit your application by May 1 here. ISN Fellowships are open ISN members...
ISN Past President Vivekanand Jha delivered three talks at the 15th Arab Society of Nephrology and Renal Transplantation Congress (ASNRT) held from March 16-19, 2022, in Kuwait. The congress presented the latest technology and treatment for kidney diseases, including kidney transplantation, dialysis modalities, glomerulonephritis, and chronic kidney disease. Vivekanand Jha presented on complement and the...
World Kidney Day (WKD) took place on March 10. Public and media attention for the WKD 2022 campaign attained notable reach: WKD content reached more than 447 million people on March 10 on Twitter with #worldkidneyday gaining over 172 million impressions The WKD website was viewed almost 125 000 times The official WKD press release was published by 409...
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: DICG content at WCN'22 The ISN Patient Liaison Advisory Group Abstract submission, TTS 2022 The recent DICG webinar held on transplantation issues and the global refugee...
Chapter four of the Narrative-based Clinical Trials (ISN-ACT) Toolkit highlights the required ethical, practical, and legal issues a researcher must address before carrying out a clinical study. Access the latest chapter here. A fictional group of nephrologists enrolled in the ISN Emerging Leaders Program, setting up an international multicentric study provides the backdrop to examine concepts...
Read the application guidelines and eligibility criteria here or apply directly here if you are an ISN member. The deadline to apply is May 1, but proposals must undergo an initial review by your ISN regional coordinator by April 1. Find out who your regional coordinator is here. The ISN Clinical Research Program supports research and education initiatives that help detect and...
Free access to the Seminars in Nephrology journal on "conflict nephrology" has been granted for six months. Read the edition at Seminars in Nephrology and ScienceDirect. Conflict nephrology falls under the umbrella term “disaster nephrology,” encompassing: AKI secondary to various etiologies, including crush syndrome Complex care of end-stage kidney disease patients who need advanced technology and equipment Managing renal transplant patients whose disruption of care results in...
ISN NIS & Russia Regional Board Chair, Abduzhappar Gaipov with Valdemir Kim, one of the recipients of the best abstract award By Abduzhappar Gaipov Despite COVID-19-related restrictions, the Kazakhstan Society of Nephrologists, Dialysis, and Transplant Physicians held its 5th Annual National Congress from November 20-21, 2021, in hybrid mode, in Nur-Sultan city, the capital of Kazakhstan....
Watch the latest video abstract here. This episode presents the Kidney International paper: A Prospective Observational Study for Justification, Safety, and Efficacy of a Third Dose of mRNA Vaccine in Patients Receiving Maintenance Hemodialysis Discover more video abstracts on the ISN Academy. The ISN Video Abstract Series is an @ISNeducation Social Media Team initiative showcasing key articles from ISN Journals on social media...
