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The World Congress of Nephrology, March 30, 2023
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Welcome to WCN’23!
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A diverse program packed with science and activities began today with the official launch of WCN'23.
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After a successful day of pre-congress courses and the Professor Donal O’Donoghue Global Kidney
Policy Forum, the opening ceremony took place in the early evening with a presidential address from
Agnes B. Fogo. Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
of the Kingdom of Thailand graced the occasion with her remarks and formally opened the congress.
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Today's Highlights
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The Professor Donal O’Donoghue Global Kidney Policy Forum 2023: Focus on Oceania & South East
Asia
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The fifth edition of the Global Kidney Policy Forum (GKPF) was held this morning. The
meeting was opened by WHO representative Dr. Bente Mikkelsen, Vice
Public Health Minister of the Thai Royal government Dr. Sophon Mekthon,
and Dr. Jadej Thammaaree,
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It gathered decision makers and stakeholders, including people living with kidney diseases, and
internationally-renowned nephrologists to review the burden of kidney disease in the ISN
Oceania and South East Asia (OSEA) region.
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The ISN launched the 2023 Global Kidney Health Atlas at the GKPF. Download your copy of the
Atlas here.
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The GKPF concluded by announcing updated recommendations to
guide future efforts to reduce the burden of kidney disease worldwide.
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Plenary Session: Dispelling the Myths of Providing Dialysis in Low- and Middle-income Countries
- the Stewart Cameron Lecture
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The first plenary session on the myths of dialysis in low-resource countries was
delivered by Yot Teerawattananonand (Thailand). He addressed the
challenges of providing treatment for patients with kidney failure in resource-scarce
settings, providing examples of areas that have successfully implemented public policies
for kidney care.
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Online Access
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WCN’23 at your fingertips:
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Log into the WCN platform here using your WCN’23
credentials.
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The virtual platform allows you to:
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 Browse the WCN’23 scientific program
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View e-posters
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Watch session live streams
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Watch session recordings (available for 12 weeks
after the congress)
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The Day in Pictures
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What's in Store? Friday, March 31
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Join us again tomorrow for another full day of activities!
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Sessions include:
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Sponsored Content: Join Calliditas Therapeutics Symposium
Friday, March 31 I 1-2 p.m. ICT
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Please join Calliditas Therapeutics and globally renowned experts in IgA Nephropathy on
Friday, March 31, 2023, from 1-2 p.m. in Plenary Hall 1, for a stimulating discussion and Q&A
session on “Evolving Landscape in IgA Nephropathy Patient Management.”
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Presenters:
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Professor Jonathan Barratt
Moderator/Chair (Department of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, University of Leicester,
and Honorary Consultant Nephrologist, John Walls Renal Unit, Leicester General Hospital,
Leicester, UK)
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Professor Yusuke Suzuki
(Department of Nephrology, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan)
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Dr. See Cheng Yeo
(Head & Senior Consultant, Department of Renal Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore)
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Onsite Experiences
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Experience the World at WCN'23
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Sourabh Sharma (India) gives five reasons he’s attending the World Congress.
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Twitter Spaces Live From WCN'23
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Live from Bangkok! At the WCN'23 Welcome Reception
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Don’t Miss These Features
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WCN’23 is on Social Media Platforms!
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Use hashtag #ISNWCN to get your posts featured on the WCN’23 Social Media Wall.
Visit the ISN stand at the congress or the virtual platform
and take your picture at the photo booths!
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ISN Community Film Event
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Watch the finalists and vote for your favorite. The deadline to nominate for the “2023
ISN Film Community Best Film” is noon, Saturday, April 1 (ICT).
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