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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
ISN advocacy drives global momentum for kidney care Dear Colleagues and Friends, Just over a year ago, the adoption of the WHO kidney health resolution marked a historic step forward, recognizing kidney disease as a priority within the noncommunicable disease agenda. This anniversary is a reminder that our work now lies in translating that recognition into...
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...
