Pre-Congress Newsletter: March 2023

Welcome to the March edition of the WCN’23 pre-congress newsletter:
A monthly preview of the top science, events, and networking
coming to you at the end of this month.
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Dominique Martin on Ethical Practice in Kidney Care and Current Research on Ethical Issues
Dominique Martin will co-chair “Ethical Practice in Kidney Care - Managing Unexpected Challenges” on Saturday, April 1, from 11:45-12:45. 
The ISN asked Dominique Martin (Australia) to tell us more about the session, its importance to nephrologists, what she's looking forward to in the future of kidney care, and her current research projects on ethical issues in organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
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Speakers: Video Interviews
Perspectives on CKD Diagnostic Tools
#ISNWCN interview:
Denisse Arellano Mendez (Mexico) in conversation with speaker, Kornchanok Vareesangthip (Thailand)
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Novel Technologies to Improve Our Understanding of AKI
#ISNWCN interview:
Dilushi Wijayaratne (Sri Lanka) in conversation with speaker, Reiko Inagi (Japan)
Watch here
CKD Prevalence and Support in LMIC and LIC
#ISNWCN interview:
Ahmed Akl (Egypt) in conversation with Local Organizing Working Group Chair, Surasak Kantachivesiri (Thailand)
Watch here
Delegate Perspectives
Winston Wing-Shing Fung on Five Things to Look Forward to at WCN’23
From inspiring plenary speakers to the ISN Global Village, Winston Fung (China), member ELP cohort 2, shares his highlights from the upcoming congress in the “Land of Smiles.”
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Taking a Break by Attending WCN'23: Vivek Kumar on How the Congress Recharges Him Professionally and Personally
Vivek Kumar (India), member ELP cohort 1, explains why the WCN offers a welcome break from his hectic everyday schedule and highlights the benefits of informal socializing at the event.
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United in Advancing Global Kidney Care - Be There as the Curtain Rises on ISN Collective-Member and Regional Societies on March 27
From renal registry data in the Caribbean to the epidemiology of chronic kidney disease in Kazakhstan, via good practices and challenges in kidney care in Slovenia - enjoy three days of open-access online presentations from your colleagues around the world in the lead-up to the World Congress of Nephrology 2023 at the Raising-the-Curtain sessions from Monday to Wednesday, March 27-29.
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Industry Symposia
Industry symposium sessions offer pertinent data on the latest scientific information and developments from the industry. Hear from leading experts on the latest advances in nephrology practices, therapies, services, and technologies in daily sessions on Friday, March 31 and Saturday, April 1.
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Friday, March 31, 2023
Title
SGLT2 inhibitors: A driving force to improved standard-of-care in CKD Organized by Science Collected.
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from AstraZeneca
Advancing care in acute and chronic kidney patients Organized by Baxter Healthcare
Evolving Landscape in IgA Nephropathy Patient Management Organized by Calliditas Therapeutics
Chinook Therapeutics: Changing the Course of Kidney Care Organized by Chinook Therapeutics
Optimizing Nutritional Therapy with Ketoanalogues in CKD Patients Organized by Fresenius Kabi
Developments Into Expanding the Understanding of Anemia in CKD Supported by GSK
C3G and IC-MPGN: Current state of evidence and how to tackle
challenges in clinical management
Organized by Novartis
The Evolving Treatment Landscape in IgA Nephropathy:
A Case-Based Discussion
Organized by Travere Therapeutics
Evidence Based Treatment of Anemia in CKD: Focus on HIF-PHIs Organized by Zydus Lifesciences
 
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Title
Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome: closing the diagnosis-treatment gap Organized by Alexion AstraZeneca Rare Disease
Optimising COVID-19 Prevention for Nephrology Patients:
Leaving No Patient Behind
Organized by AstraZeneca
Non-steroidal MRAs: A new treatment pillar for chronic kidney disease in
type 2 diabetes
Organized by Bayer
Looking Beyond Glycemic Control: Cardio Renal and Metabolic Benefits
of SGLT2i
Organized by Boehringer Ingelheim
Understanding the role of complement in IgA nephropathy:
Key to unlocking new treatment approaches
Organized by Novartis
Emerging Therapies in IgA Nephropathy: The Rationale for Targeting APRIL Organized by Otsuka Visterra
Sharing international experience in CKD & SGLT2i:
How to identify the right patient at the right moment?
Organized by PACE
Supported by Boehringer Ingelheim and Lilly
 
 
Program
Pre-congress Courses
The Pre-congress courses on Thursday, March 30 offer in-depth training on specific topics and encourage participation through case presentations, live demonstrations, and discussions.
The Professor Donal O’Donoghue, Global Kidney Policy Forum
The Professor Donal O’Donoghue, Global Kidney Policy Forum (GKPF) on Thursday, March 30 reviews the burden of kidney disease in the ISN Oceania and South East Asia (OSEA) region. The Forum shares strategies for prevention and improved disease management at both regional and global levels.
ISN Community Film Event
Seven films have been selected by the jury to compete for the “2023 ISN Film Community Best Film” and the “2023 WKD Best Film”. The winners, selected through an online vote, will be announced, and awarded on Saturday, April 1 at 5 p.m. ICT at the ISN Community Film Event session. Enjoy watching the films, and make sure to vote for your favorite story! Vote here.
Supported by   
 
Exhibition
Exhibition Hours
Date Time
  Thursday, March 30 6-8 p.m. ICT (Welcome Reception)
  Friday, March 31 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. ICT
  Saturday, April 1 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. ICT
Exhibitors
Plan ahead and see who is exhibiting here.
What can be found in the exhibition hall at WCN?
The exhibition hall will be home to our exhibitors showcasing the latest solutions and scientific advances, 27 societies in the Global Kidney Village, 1,200+ posters with daily moderated poster receptions, the Kidney Studio, the lounge and more!
 
 
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