Brussels, September 23, 2026 At the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81), the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) continued to drive on how to turn the WHO kidney health resolution into action, working with partners across disease areas and linking kidney health to the broader agenda of stronger, more sustainable health systems...
New complement-targeting treatments are changing the therapeutic landscape for C3 glomerulopathy (C3G), primary immune-complex membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (IC-MPGN), and IgA nephropathy (IgAN), raising important questions about how to use them in clinical practice. To explore these questions, the ISN convened the 2025 ISN Expert Forum on Complement Therapeutics in C3G & IgAN. Read the meeting report in Kidney International® The...
Kidney International® Respiratory syncytial virus vaccination induces delayed but robust humoral and cellular immunity in patients receiving hemodialysis Patients receiving hemodialysis are especially vulnerable to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), but vaccine responses in this group are poorly understood. In a small observational study, the RSV vaccine Arexvy produced robust antibody and cellular immune responses, although antibody levels rose more slowly than...
Cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, and obesity are closely interconnected, yet care is often delivered through separate clinical pathways. In October 2025, the ISN convened the ISN International Expert Forum, “Exploring the Nexus of Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Health,” to examine how a more integrated CKM approach could improve prevention, treatment, and care delivery. The resulting meeting report...
The ISN’s practical kidney care “cheat sheets” for primary care are now available in French and Spanish, alongside the original English version, making it easier to share clear, concise kidney care guidance with primary care colleagues in different geographies. Japanese, German, and Chinese translations will follow soon. Explore the “cheat sheets” and share them with your primary care colleagues Designed as quick-reference resources for primary...
At the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81), the ISN will continue to drive discussion on how to turn the WHO kidney health resolution into action, linking kidney health to stronger, more sustainable health systems for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) as countries look ahead to the 2027 United Nations High-level meeting on universal health coverage (UHC). On September 22, the ISN and Devex will...
Jai Radhakrishnan (left) and Sumit Mohan What does kidney research publishing look like in a rapidly evolving field? As Kidney International Reports® (KIR) marks its 10th anniversary, its editors discuss how the journal is expanding engagement with the global kidney community, adapting to new developments in publishing, and looking ahead to its next...
Faculty and delegates at the ISN Primer Course in Renal Pathology in Montevideo, Uruguay The ISN is pleased to welcome the Uruguayan Society of Nephrology (SUN) as its newest Collective-member society, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing kidney care in Latin America. By joining the ISN as a collective-member society, the SUN formalizes a partnership centered on knowledge exchange, education, and stronger connections across the...
Members of the nephrology team from Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) in Australia visit the nephrology team at the Renal Clinical Care Services Inc. (RCCS) in Central Luzon, the Philippines "Through this collaboration, the RCCS has emerged as a resilient, patient-focused, and globally aligned model of excellence in kidney care, advancing the ISN's mission of...
ISN Past President Masaomi Nangaku presents at the meeting The ISN Frontiers meeting “Novel Treatments for Kidney Disease” brought together over 700 kidney care professionals in Dalian, China, from September 5–7, 2026, to explore emerging therapies, technologies, and approaches in kidney care. The meeting was organized in collaboration with the Chinese Medical Association (CMA) and the Chinese Society of Nephrology (CSN), serving as the executive body...
Celebrating excellence across the global kidney care community Please join us in congratulating the 2027 ISN Awards winners whose dedication, innovation, and leadership have advanced kidney care, education, research, and collaboration around the world. Alfred Newton Richards Award: Paola Romagnani Roscoe R. Robinson Award: László Rosivall Lillian Jean Kaplan International Prize: Feng Qian ISN Pioneer Award...
Kidney International® Pegcetacoplan prophylaxis for recurrent C3 glomerulopathy with multifactorial genetic background C3 glomerulopathy (C3G) has a high risk of recurrence after kidney transplantation, and there is limited evidence on how best to prevent it. This case report describes a child with severe, early-onset C3G and a complex genetic background who received pegcetacoplan before and after a living-donor kidney transplant as prophylaxis...
Delegates review biopsy slides at the WCN’26 Renal Pathology Course in Japan Applications are now open for the 2027 ISN Renal Pathology Bursaries, which support successful applicants in attending selected renal pathology events worldwide. Explore the 2027 opportunities Recipients will gain access to specialist training, connect with international experts and peers, and build knowledge and skills they can apply in their home institutions. Apply for a bursary...
Faculty and delegates at the ISN Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases in Montevideo, Uruguay ISN members had the opportunity to strengthen their clinical and diagnostic expertise through two focused ISN Primer Courses* held in Montevideo, Uruguay, in August 2026. The ISN Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases offered participants the chance to explore real-world approaches to managing glomerular diseases...
This September, the ISN will contribute to nephrology events in Brazil, Australia, Italy, and South Africa, offering kidney care professionals opportunities to exchange knowledge, build connections, and share expertise. 33rd Brazilian Congress of Nephrology September 16-19, 2026 Belo Horizonte, Brazil This congress is an ISN Continuing Medical Education Program-supported meeting, enabling speakers Marina Papaginovic Leiva (Argentina) and Jorge Rico Fontalvo (Colombia) to...
Who is ready to guide the ISN at both global and regional levels? Nominations are now open for the election of 2027–29 ISN leaders, including President-Elect; and, Regional Board Deputy Chairs, who also serve on the ISN Council, for all 10 ISN regions. View details and submit your nomination This is an opportunity for ISN members to help drive the society’s mission forward by...
Since its launch in 2019, the ISN Community Film Event is seen as a distinctive creative platform where patients, families, healthcare professionals, and advocates can highlight the impact of living with kidney diseases by sharing their personal experiences. Submit your film Across eight editions, the films have taken viewers into remote communities, through transplant journeys, and into dialysis units, hospitals, and homes, depicting uncertainty and challenges alongside resilience and hope. With submissions now open for...
The ISN values the perspectives and contributions of its younger members and supports them as they develop into the next generation of global kidney health leaders. The ISN Young Nephrologists Committee (ISN YNC) is a key part of this commitment, bringing together early-career professionals from around the world to contribute to ISN activities and develop their networks, skills, and leadership experience. For 2026–28, eight new...
The ISN and the International Society of Glomerular Disease (ISGD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a long-term partnership toward advancing kidney health worldwide. Through the partnership, the two societies will work more closely together, share expertise, and identify opportunities for joint initiatives, strengthening complementarity between their respective activities.
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...
