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ISN Transplantation Working Group connects transplant research to global practice

The ISN Transplantation Working Group is developing a series of concise expert perspectives on published literature to help clinicians, researchers, and policymakers engage with emerging transplant evidence in a practical and accessible way. The commentaries highlight key clinical and practical implications, global relevance, and lessons for different healthcare settings. Read the first commentary The first commentary...

July 20, 2026Education, NewsRead more...

Building lasting capacity: SRC partnership strengthens nephrology care in Central Java

From 2019 to 2025, an ISN Sister Renal Centers (SRC) partnership strengthened nephrology care and education in Central Java, Indonesia. The collaboration connected the emerging center, Dr. Kariadi Hospital, Indonesia, with the supporting center, Austin Health in Melbourne, Australia, and worked closely with the . It was jointly supported by the ISN and the...

July 20, 2026Grants, News, Sister Renal CentersRead more...

From abstract to impact: Submit your research to WCN’27

Your research is the result of time, effort, and ideas that could help advance global kidney health. Your next important step in this process: Submit an abstract to WCN’27 so that your work is seen and discussed on a global stage and becomes part of the scientific exchange that moves nephrology forward. Submit your abstract...

July 20, 2026News, WCNRead more...

ISN Journal summaries on strategies to target the VEGF-A pathway and AKI in children with acute malnutrition

Kidney International® Reversal of advanced diabetic kidney disease in mice achieved with a monoclonal anti-VEGFR1 antibody Diabetic kidney disease is a major cause of kidney failure, and new treatment approaches are needed. In this study, researchers tested various strategies to target the VEGF-A pathway in mouse models of diabetic kidney disease and chronic kidney disease. They found that...

July 20, 2026Journals, NewsRead more...

Not-to-be-missed learning opportunities for ISN Members: Explore popular ISN Academy courses now

From today, please sign in to your MYISN account using your email address as your username. Join or renew your ISN membership to access the full Academy library. ISN membership brings you year-long access to continuous learning. The ISN Academy offers expert-led courses, webinars, and resources to help kidney professionals keep pace with evolving practice, build...

July 20, 2026Education, NewsRead more...

ISN Journal summaries on belimumab in lupus nephritis and deceased donation in Tamil Nadu

Kidney International®  Insights from the BLISS-LN Phase 3 study of biomarker associations with kidney response to belimumab in lupus nephritis Lupus nephritis is complex and difficult to treat, and clinicians need better tools to understand which patients are most likely to benefit from specific therapies. Using data from the Phase 3 BLISS-LN study, researchers assessed how belimumab affected immune...

July 6, 2026Journals, NewsRead more...

Be part of the global community moving kidney care forward

ISN membership is more than a subscription; it's your place in the leading global kidney health community.  Whether you're early in your career or an established leader, the ISN connects you to people, resources and opportunities that challenge, inspire, and support you every step of the way.  Join the ISN or renew your membership for the rest of 2026 at 50% off with promo code 50ISN26 In addition to discounted ISN events, ISN membership gives you access to: Kidney...

July 6, 2026Membership, NewsRead more...

Capturing CKD complexity through cohort studies: iNET-CKD paper published in KIR

Published in Kidney International Reports®, a new perspective paper from the ISN International Network of Chronic Kidney Disease cohort studies (iNET-CKD), offers a best-practice guide for researchers developing or improving chronic kidney disease (CKD) cohorts. Read “The design and conduct of cohort studies of peoples with CKD – international perspectives from iNET-CKD” The paper outlines key considerations for developing...

July 6, 2026News, ResearchRead more...

From ISN Fellowship to specialist glomerular disease care in Malaysia

Dr. Chan performs an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay in the Mayer IgA Nephropathy Laboratory at the University of Leicester “The fellowship provides far more than clinical knowledge” When Chee Eng Chan applied for an ISN Fellowship, his goal was to build the clinical expertise and confidence needed to improve care for patients with complex glomerular diseases in his home country, Malaysia. During...

July 3, 2026Fellowship, Grants, NewsRead more...

Bring your research to the global kidney care stage

WCN’27 welcomes your abstract submission. Whether your work focuses on clinical care, research, education, implementation, or health systems, WCN offers an opportunity to share your findings with the global kidney care community. Get ready to submit your abstract! Need help shaping your abstract? Start with these ISN resources: Explore the top 5 reasons to submit an...

June 22, 2026News, WCNRead more...

Call for applications: Kidney International Reports® editor-in-chief 

The ISN invites applications for editor-in-chief (EIC) of Kidney International Reports®. The EIC will shape the journal’s editorial direction and support the publication of high-quality, clinically relevant kidney research for a global audience. Applications close on July 31, 2026.  View the role, criteria, and how to apply

June 22, 2026JournalsRead more...

ISN global engagement: supporting kidney care in Malaysia

In July, the ISN will continue its support of kidney care advancement in the region with its participation in the MSN Congress. Malaysian Society of Nephrology Congress (MSN 2026)  July 24-26, 2026                 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia  The MSN 2026 congress will be followed by a 2-day ISN Scientific Writing Course (SWC) from July 27-28, delivered by the ISN and MSN. Several members of the ISN SWC faculty will present talks at the MSN...

June 22, 2026ISN Participates, NewsRead more...

ISN Journal summaries on vitamin D for minimal change disease and AKI caused by West Nile virus

Kidney International®  A randomized controlled non-inferiority trial examined lower dose prednisolone and activated vitamin D in adult minimal change podocytopathy This study tested whether lower-dose prednisolone combined with activated vitamin D could match standard high-dose prednisolone for remission in adults with minimal change disease while reducing steroid toxicity. Although non-inferiority was not formally established, the lower-dose regimen...

June 22, 2026Journals, News, ResearchRead more...

Feng Qian to receive the 2027 Lillian Jean Kaplan International Prize for PKD

“I look forward to continuing the pursuit of discoveries that deepen our understanding of PKD and ultimately improve the lives of patients and families affected by this disease.” Please join the ISN in congratulating Feng Qian, winner of the 2027 Lillian Jean Kaplan International Prize for Advancement in the Understanding of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). Dr. Qian* is an...

June 22, 2026Awards, NewsRead more...

Play your part in turning the WHO kidney health resolution into action

Advocating for national kidney health action just got easier. The ISN has developed a one-page tool for advocating with government and health system stakeholders showing how they can support the national implementation of the WHO kidney health resolution. Download and share the one-pager Based on an ISN-led policy paper published in The Lancet in May 2026, the one-pager outlines five practical steps countries can take to move from commitment to implementation,...

June 22, 2026Advocacy, News, WHORead more...

Bringing global expertise to local nephrology education in Bangladesh, the Philippines, Botswana, and Côte d’Ivoire

The ISN Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program continues to support regional and national nephrology meetings that respond to local educational needs. From hands-on workshops to specialist-led sessions, these events have strengthened practical skills, shared expertise, and built kidney care capacity across diverse settings. Delegates at the “Pediatric Dialysis: Ins & Outs” workshop in Bangladesh, supported...

June 22, 2026CME, Grants, NewsRead more...

Call for applications: Kidney International Reports® editor-in-chief

The ISN invites applications for editor-in-chief of Kidney International Reports® (KIR). The successful candidate will serve a five-year term (January 2, 2027–December 31, 2031). Applications close on July 31, 2026. Please refer to ISN’s equity, diversity, and inclusion statement. Read the full job description and apply

June 9, 2026JournalsRead more...

ISN Journal summaries on conventional cytotoxic chemotherapy and Taiwan’s living kidney donation policy

Kidney International®  Conventional cytotoxic chemotherapy–associated nephrotoxicity: consensus report of the 34th Acute Disease Quality Initiative (ADQI) Workgroup Conventional cytotoxic chemotherapy remains essential in cancer care, but can cause acute and chronic kidney injury. The 34th ADQI Workgroup reviewed the epidemiology, mechanisms, risk factors, clinical manifestations, prevention, and management of nephrotoxicity linked to commonly used agents. The resulting consensus report emphasizes clinician awareness,...

June 8, 2026Journals, News, ResearchRead more...

Save 50% on ISN membership for the rest of 2026

Reconnect with the resources, opportunities, and community that support your professional growth and help advance kidney health worldwide. For a limited time, ISN membership is available at 50% off for the remainder of 2026 with code 50ISN26. Join the ISN or renew your membership at 50% off Join or renew today to gain access to thousands of hours of educational content,...

June 8, 2026Membership, NewsRead more...