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Explore the ISN Global Trials Focus Selection for February and March, Featuring a “Trial of the Month” on the Efficacy and Safety of Aldosterone Synthase Inhibition

ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus editorial team member Neeru Agarwal summarizes the design and outcomes of the latest ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus "Trial of the Month." The "Trial of the Month" is available in several languages, now including German. Read all global trial selections from the ISN-ACT initiative here. In addition, selected clinical trials are demystified for the layperson. Part of the...

April 23, 2024News, ResearchRead more...

ISN YNC Member Iman Alshamsi Introduces New YNC Members to the ISN Community

The ISN is pleased to welcome six dynamic young professionals to the ISN Young Nephrologists Committee (YNC) and looks forward to their contributions to education, research, and leadership as they help shape the future of global kidney health: Dr. Winston Fung (Hong Kong) Dr. Marques Ng (Hong Kong) Dr. Kornchanok Vareesangthip (Thailand) Dr. Daniel P. Msilanga (Tanzania) Dr. Carlo Alfieri (Italy) Dr. Ming-Yan Jiang (Taiwan) Hailing from diverse parts...

April 23, 2024News, Young nephrologistsRead more...

The ISN CME Program Supporting Excellence in Kidney Care in Pakistan and Nigeria

ISN-supported speaker Dr. McCafferty (far right) at the Pakistan Society of Nephrology Biennial Conference 2024 The ISN Continuing Medical Education Program supported a speaker to attend the Pakistan Society of Nephrology Biennial Conference 2024 in February 2024. Dr. Kieran McCafferty (UK) presented on chronic kidney disease and visited the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation, the...

April 23, 2024CME, Grants, ISN Awards, NewsRead more...

New! Access the Toolkit and Accompanying KIR Article on Creating a Young Nephrologists Committee

How do you build and nurture a thriving community of early-career kidney care professionals? The ISN Young Nephrologists Committee (YNC) subcommittee has developed a valuable toolkit to help young nephrologists establish a local committee from the ground up. Discover the ISN YNC Toolkit here Recognizing that even a small group of local enthusiasts can provide much-needed support...

April 23, 2024News, Young nephrologistsRead more...

“A Lasting Legacy of Improved Nephrology Services in the Southern Philippines”: An ISN-APSN Sister Renal Centers Pair Graduates the Program

Staff from the SPMC visit the SGH Transplant Center The ISN and the Asian Pacific Society of Nephrology (APSN) collaborated to support a Sister Renal Centers (SRC) partnership between the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) in Davao City, Philippines, and the Singapore General Hospital (SGH) in Singapore over seven years. From modest beginnings to a flourishing...

April 23, 2024Grants, News, Sister Renal CentersRead more...

Latest ISN Journal Editorial Selections

Kidney International® A Toolkit for ISN’s Registry Initiative, SharE-RR This paper, led by Fergus J. Caskey, chair of the ISN SharE-RR Advisory Group, in collaboration with other SharE-RR Advisory Group members and global registry experts, introduces the ISN SharE-RR toolkit developed to assist in establishing renal registries. Access the ISN SharE-RR toolkit here The toolkit, informed by existing...

April 23, 2024Journals, NewsRead more...

The ISN Welcomes the Latin-American Society of Nephrology and Hypertension as a Collective-Member Society

The Latin-American Society of Nephrology and Hypertension (SLANH) has joined the ISN as a Collective-member society, strengthening a mutual commitment to advancing kidney care in the Latin America region. The ISN has collaborated on many initiatives with the SLANH, including the recent World Congress of Nephrology 2024 (WCN’24) in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and a series of webinars in...

April 23, 2024Membership, News, Regional ActivitiesRead more...

Specialized Courses, Plenary Sessions, and More! Access WCN’24 Content at the ISN Academy!

Explore hundreds of hours of captivating WCN'24 content at the ISN Academy, featuring cutting-edge insights across five essential themes. Learn from more than 200 global experts and elevate your expertise! Take specialized courses on hot topics Renal Pathology Conservative Kidney Management Navigating Kidney Care Annual Review of Nephrology Interventional Nephrology Find out more here Listen to four outstanding plenary talks: Daniel de Florian – "The Origin of the...

April 23, 2024Education, News, WCNRead more...

Explore Global Variance in Kidney Care Capacity: Papers Summarizing ISN-GKHA Regional Data Published in Kidney International® Supplements

The 2023 ISN Global Kidney Health Atlas (GKHA) sheds light on the current global capacity to deliver kidney care. Read the Kidney International® Supplements papers here A collection of papers published in Kidney International® Supplements focuses on each of the ten ISN regions, presenting a comprehensive overview of kidney care services by world region. They highlight...

April 8, 2024News, ResearchRead more...

ASN-ERA-ISN Joint Statement: International Consensus Statement Published in Nature Reviews Nephrology Calls for Urgent Action to Address Chronic Kidney Disease on the Global Public Health Agenda

[Brussels, Belgium, April 4, 2024] – On April 3, 2024, Nature Reviews Nephrology published a landmark international consensus statement titled “Chronic Kidney Disease and the Global Public Health Agenda: An International Consensus.” Authored by a coalition of leading experts, stakeholders, and nephrology societies, the publication highlights critical policy, advocacy, and implementation needs to alleviate the growing burden of...

April 4, 2024UncategorizedRead more...

World Kidney Day 2024 Took Place on March 14: Share Your WKD Triumphs and Inspire Others!

Celebrated Belgian landmark “Manneken Pis” was dressed in a WKD outfit on March 14 The ISN joins World Kidney Day (WKD) organizers in thanking all who supported WKD activities this year to raise awareness about the importance of ensuring equitable access to treatment and care for people living with kidney disease. The 2024 campaign owes its achievements to...

April 2, 2024Advocacy, News, World Kidney DayRead more...

Young Nephrologists – Win a Free Registration to the 42nd Vicenza Course: Apply by April 10

The 42nd Vicenza Course AKI-CRRT-ECOS and Critical Care Nephrology 2024 takes place from June 11-13, 2024, at the Fiera di Vicenza Convention Center in Vicenza, Italy. The course will focus on endpoints for new clinical trials and covers various topics in critical care nephrology, including: Acute kidney injury in different pathological conditions Sepsis and related mechanisms, including viral, bacterial, and...

April 2, 2024News, Young nephrologistsRead more...

ISN-Endorsed Events With ISN Participation in April – Apply for ISN Endorsement for Your Event!

The ISN endorses high-quality events within the kidney care community. Whether your event is big or small, if it addresses region-relevant topics, it could qualify for our endorsement. Apply for ISN endorsement for enhanced visibility, scientific merit, and educational impact. Discover all the benefits of ISN-endorsed meetings and how to apply here April 25-28, 2024 Jakarta,...

April 2, 2024ISN Participates, NewsRead more...

Get Ready for WCN’24: Engage With the Global Kidney Care Community!

Excitement is building as the World Congress of Nephrology 2024 approaches—are you prepared for this unforgettable experience? Here's how you can maximize your participation: Stay connected on social media and share your attendance -Keep up with the feedback and updates by following ISN channels on social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. -Share your experiences using...

April 2, 2024News, WCNRead more...

“Through This Program, the Kidney Foundation Has Become the Largest Hospital in Bangladesh for Kidney and Urological Diseases and Dialysis and Transplantation,” – Find Out More About the 2024 Schrier Award Winner

Participating members of the SRC Bangladesh-UK pair at the 19th annual convention The Schrier Award recognizes remarkable achievements from graduated Sister Renal (SRC) and Sister Transplant Centers (STC) pairs. The winner of the 2024 Schrier Award is the SRC Bangladesh-UK pair: Emerging Center: Kidney Foundation Hospital and Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh Supporting Center: Royal London Hospital, London,...

April 2, 2024Grants, News, Sister Renal CentersRead more...

Access New Social Media Curriculum Modules on X Spaces, Neph JC, Podcasts, Quizzes, and More!

The Social Media Curriculum helps navigate and leverage social media tools effectively. Access the curriculum, including new modules, here Module 6: Join Dr. Manjusha Yadla, deputy chair of the ISN Social Media Team, for a concise, informative overview of X spaces and how to benefit from them. Module 7: This module was developed by the Nephrology...

April 2, 2024Education, NewsRead more...

Latest ISN Journal Editorial Selections

Kidney International® Executive Summary of the KDIGO 2024 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease: Known Knowns and Known Unknowns This executive summary of the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease outlines the bases for updated therapies and strategies...

April 2, 2024Journals, NewsRead more...

ISN Members: Explore Specialized ISN Fellowship Opportunities Tailored to Your Expertise and Region –Apply by May 1

In addition to general ISN Fellowships for ISN members from lower, lower-middle, and upper-middle-income countries, the ISN collaborates with several organizations, regional societies, and partners to sponsor and promote fellowships tailored to specific specializations and regions. The deadline to apply is May 1. Submit your application here. These include: The ISN-UHN ExpLoRe Home Dialysis Fellowships in dialysis Ravi Mehta ISN...

April 2, 2024Fellowship, Grants, NewsRead more...

Sharing Expertise to Establish Renal Registries Worldwide: Read the ISN SharE-RR Publication Introducing Its Toolkit

The ISN Sharing Expertise to Support the Set-up of Renal Registries (ISN SharE-RR) initiative develops resources to help establish or develop renal registries in emerging countries. Find more information on SharE-RR here The SharE-RR Advisory Group has created a step-by-step toolkit to guide nephrologists, public health officials, and others to establish and maintain successful, sustainable renal...

April 2, 2024News, ResearchRead more...