JAPANESE SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY (JSN)
Founded in 1959, the Japanese Society of Nephrology (JSN) is dedicated to the advancement of nephrology. With over 11,000 members, the Society aims to pursue academic excellence, foster talent, promote lifelong education, and disseminate research results for the benefit of society. Through these efforts, it strives to contribute to public health and welfare, while conducting research and investigations in nephrology and related fields.
To achieve these goals, the Society undertakes the following activities:
- Conducting research and studies on nephrology.
- Organizing academic conferences and workshops.
- Publishing journals and other scholarly materials.
- Encouraging research and recognizing outstanding contributions.
- Collaborating with domestic and international academic organizations.
- Raising public awareness and providing education on kidney diseases.
- Other activities necessary to achieve the objectives of this organization.
In particular, the Society promotes a specialist certification system to provide high-quality medical care to the public.
ASIAN PACIFIC SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY (APSN)
The Asian Pacific Society of Nephrology promotes and encourages scientific knowledge and research in all aspects of nephrology in the Asian-Pacific region. The APSN caters to the specific needs of the local nephrology community, notably by fostering the development of high-quality kidney care in low-resource areas in the area.