10 years of Kidney International Reports®: transforming how kidney science is shared
“We are truly a global journal: We do not just select [from] one area that has resources … authors can submit their papers from whatever region they’re from.” Jai Radhakrishnan
As Kidney International Reports® (KIR) marks its 10th anniversary, a WCN’26 Kidney Studio interview with Editor-in-Chief Jai Radhakrishnan reflects on how a bold early commitment to open access and a dedication to widening the scope of submissions helped the journal evolve into one of nephrology’s leading global publications, making new findings available to clinicians and researchers worldwide.
To enhance the uptake of research published from around the world, the journal moved early to embrace social media and other forms of online scientific communication. Professor Radhakrishnan describes the decision to appoint a dedicated social media editor and build a team to develop visual abstracts and community discussion platforms, helping clinicians better understand why findings mattered for clinical practice.
Looking ahead, Professor Radhakrishnan sees another opportunity to make science more accessible. With new therapies emerging rapidly, particularly in rare kidney diseases, he highlights the need for concise, practical reviews that can help clinicians keep pace with change. These shorter, clinically focused articles would explain new mechanisms of action, summarize emerging treatment options, and clarify how they may be applied to improve patient outcomes.
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Further reading
KIR: A platform for researchers worldwide, emerging voices, and progress in global kidney care
10 years of open access and evolving evidence at Kidney International Reports®
