Call for expressions of interest for
ISN Transplant Working Group, Members
The ISN welcomes expressions of interest for the position of members of the ISN Transplantation Working Group. The new members will start their 2-year term at the World Congress of Nephrology 2027 (WCN’27).
About the ISN Transplantation Working Group
The Transplantation Working Group provides advice, guidance on, and review of, as needed, ongoing ISN projects and activities in the field of kidney transplantation. It guides and supports on disseminating any outputs, ascertains where ISN stands on kidney transplantation in order to guide the ISN on how to best integrate transplantation topics into existing ISN initiatives and activities; and works as a bridge and provides advice to identified ISN groups in the kidney transplantation area.
The objectives of the ISN Transplantation Working Group are to:
- Advise and guide on and review, as needed, ongoing ISN projects and activities in the field of kidney transplantation and disseminate their outputs
- Ascertain where ISN stands on transplantation: assess ISN activities in transplantation and assess scope of ISN’s contribution in this focus area
- Guide ISN on how to best integrate the transplantation topic into existing ISN initiatives and activities as appropriate and relevant
- Work as a bridge between the Declaration of Istanbul Custodian Group, Advocacy Working Group and Sister Transplant Centres Committee by providing the necessary expertise
The role
- Roles and responsibilities of the members of this working group includes:
- Help develop the goals, activities and direction of the Transplantation Working Group
- Help implement the activities of the Transplantation Working Group, ensuring sustained impact
- Availability for monthly calls with the group
- Availability for potential annual face-to-face meeting at the WCN
Eligibility and selection criteria
- Current 2026 ISN member in good standing
- ISN membership must be renewed for 2027 before the appointment starts and remain active throughout the term of appointment
- Email accessible and able to regularly connect to conference calls
- Apply by midnight CET on Thursday, October 29, 2026
Apply
To apply for this position, please:
- complete the form at the Apply Now button below
- upload to the form your short CV (maximum 4 pages)
- upload to the form your statement (maximum 500 words) explaining your relevant skills and experience, and why you wish to be considered for the position.
Additional information
The positions will start at WCN’27 for an initial term of approximately 2-years until WCN’29. The positions may be renewed for up to two further terms, to a maximum of approximately 6-years (note: renewal is not automatic and based on working group’s needs).
Timeline
Learn more about:
- the ISN Transplantation Working Group
- this position, or if you have questions, email Edward Pramuk at [email protected]