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Highlights I October 12, 2026

	Showcase your research or build editorial expertise: Apply for KI-ISN Early-Career Researcher Awards and ISN-KI Editorial Fellowships
	ISN global engagement in October: supporting kidney care education in France and Bosnia and Herzegovina
	Explore ISN Frontiers Meeting content on novel treatments for kidney disease
	New course at the ISN Academy: Build practical skills in managing AKI in the tropics

In focus

More accessible ISN membership in 2027: lower fees, same benefits

In 2027, the ISN is making membership even more accessible to kidney health professionals worldwide, while continuing to provide the benefits, resources, and opportunities members value.

Explore the new fees

Elevating patient experience within clinical care: Rita Charon to present plenary session on narrative medicine at WCN’27

Using what Rita Charon calls “radical listening” and techniques from literary analysis, narrative medicine helps clinicians better understand what patients are communicating. This is especially relevant in kidney care, where long-term conditions can profoundly affect everyday life. Hear Professor Charon explore these ideas in her WCN’27 plenary, “Narrative Power for Patients and Clinicians: Partners in Health and Care.”

Find out more and register for WCN’27

Gain global recognition through Fellow of the ISN status

Your work has helped advance kidney care. Could it be time for that contribution to receive international recognition? Eligible members from all regions are encouraged to apply for the prestigious Fellow of the International Society of Nephrology designation, which recognizes outstanding professional accomplishments in kidney care.

Learn more about FISN and apply

ISN members, put your expertise in service of global kidney health: Apply to an ISN committee or working group

This is your opportunity to lead, share your expertise, and collaborate with colleagues from around the world to advance the ISN’s vision of accessible, sustainable kidney health for all.

View available vacancies and submit your expression of interest