Learn below about activities organized by the ISN’s 10 Regional Boards occurring across the globe.
Register for the 17th International Symposium on IgA Nephropathy in Tokyo
The meeting will be held in a hybrid forum from September 28 – 30, 2023. Find out more here. The program will present the latest findings on the pathogenesis and treatment of IgAN. A pre-conference meeting will provide a platform for exchange between physicians, researchers, and stakeholders, including patients, to advance effective treatment. If you have any questions,...
The ISN and the Indian Society of Nephrology Extend Partnership
Since 2015, the ISN and the Indian Society of Nephrology (Indian SN) have enjoyed collaborating on kidney care initiatives in India and South Asia. The two societies recently signed a new memorandum of understanding to continue and build upon their existing partnership. This partnership seeks to advance regional capacity building through ISN Granting programs such...
The ISN Supports Kidney Care Education at French Language Congress in Africa Through the CME Program
The "2ème Cours International de Néphrologie et 1er Congrès de la Société Congolaise de Néphrologie" will take place from August 21-25, 2023, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. The ISN Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program will support Dr. Thierry Lobbedez (France), Dr. Faguer Stanislas (France) and Dr. Michel Jadoul (Belgium) to travel to the conference...
The ISN Endorses Women in Nephrology at WIN ICON 2023
Women in Nephrology, India (WIN-India) is hosting its second annual conference, “WIN ICON 2023,” from August 5-6, 2023, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. This two-day event presents a scientific program of diverse topics by national and international faculty. Several ISN regional board and supporting group chairs and deputy chairs will attend as speakers and moderators. The conference...
The ISN Supports Member’s Training Program for Pediatric Nephrologists to Help Advance Kidney Care in Africa – Read a Recently Published Paper on Its Impact
Read the open-access article "Lessons Learned From Regional Training of Paediatric Nephrology Fellows in Africa" here. Over the last 20 years, Mignon McCulloch and her team have trained 38 fellows in pediatric nephrology (PN) at the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa. Today, the Red Cross Hospital is one of...
The ISN and SLANH Sign a New Memorandum of Understanding
ISN President Masaomi Nangaku (left) and SLANH President Guillermo Álvarez sign a new MOU at the SLANH congress in May The ISN and the Latin-American Society of Nephrology and Hypertension (SLANH) have renewed their agreement to continue their ongoing collaboration. The partnership seeks to advance regional capacity building through several joint activities, including: Webinars in Spanish to...
The ISN Presents the ISN Latin America Pioneer Award to Juan Abraham Bermúdez at the IMIN Nephrology Update Course in Mexico
The Instituto Mexicano de Investigaciones Nefrologicas (IMIN)/Mexican Institute of Nephrological Research’s refresher course will take place from July 5-7, 2023, in Mexico City, Mexico. The conference provides a fitting occasion to present the ISN 2023 Pioneer Award for the ISN Latin America region to Juan Abraham Bermúdez from Mexico. Former ISN President Adeera Levin will present...
ISN President Masaomi Nangaku to Deliver Talk at the Annual Shanghai Nephrology Conference
The Shanghai Medical Association, Nephrologist Association, will hold the 8th Shanghai Nephrology Forum and 2023 Annual Meeting of the Shanghai Medical Association, Nephrologist Association, at the Shanghai International Convention Center from June 30 - July 2, 2023. The theme is "Building a Strong Medical Team for Maintaining Kidney Health." ISN President Masaomi Nangaku's pre-recorded talk...