Monthly Archives - May 2020

The ISN Welcomes Two New Collective-Member Societies

The Kenya Renal Association (KRA) and the Guatemalan Association of Nephrology (AGN) have joined the ISN as Collective-Member Societies further strengthening a mutual commitment to the advancement of kidney care. Collective Society status increases global activity and visibility through ISN endorsement, priority consideration for managing joint events, and complimentary participation in the Global Village at the World Congress of Nephrology (WCN). In addition, for...

May 29, 2020NewsRead more...

ISN Impact: Sister Renal Centers Program

In the early nineties, ISN leadership began discussions on active collaboration between established kidney care centers and emerging centers from low-resources areas. By 1996, 17 active partnerships were established and a further 16 were in a formative stage. These paired centers would become known as the Sister Renal Centers . Today, 63 partnerships are active within...

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ISN and ANZSN: A Partnership to Improve Kidney Care in the Asia Pacific Region

In 2017, the ISN and the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology (ANZSN) signed a memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a partnership to advance kidney care in the Asia Pacific region. Since then, the ISN and ANZSN have successfully co-funded ISN Programs, including Sister Renal Centers, Clinical Research, and Educational Ambassadors Program, as well as Fellowships and CME meetings. The ISN-ANZSN collaboration...

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Nominate a Candidate for the ISN 2021 Awards

Nominate a Candidate for the ISN 2021 Awards Do you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to nephrology? Nominate them for an ISN Award before August 27, 2020: Alfred Newton Richards Award Roscoe R. Robinson Award Lillian Jean Kaplan International Prize for Advancement in the Understanding of Polycystic Kidney Disease Pioneer Awards Send your nominations, supporting materials, and...

May 29, 2020GrantsRead more...

KDIGO Report to be published in Kidney International and Kidney International Reports

KDIGO’s Nomenclature for Kidney Function and Disease Conference Report and Glossary will be released in the June issue of Kidney International. An executive summary and glossary will be published in KI Reports. The KDIGO consensus conference took place in June 2019 providing a platform to discuss standardizing and refining kidney-related terminology to be more patient-centered and precise and to...

May 29, 2020JournalsRead more...

The ISN Supports WHO’s Landmark Resolution at the World Health Assembly

On May 18, 2020, the ISN represented the global kidney health community at the 73rd session of the WHO’s World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva. At this historic WHA, which took place virtually due to COVID-19-related restrictions, delegates adopted a landmark resolution to press for solidarity in addressing the pandemic. The resolution calls for a joint and intensified effort...

May 29, 2020Advocacy, WHORead more...

ISN Welcomes New Chairs for the:

Kidney Health Professionals Working Group | Sister Renal Centers Committee | ISN Advancing Clinical Trials (ACT) Committee KIDNEY HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WORKING GROUP Outgoing Chair Paul Bennett (Australia) 2018-2020 “Nephrology nurses and allied health professionals are the largest professional nephrology group, and the development of the ISN Kidney Health Professionals Working Group has been an important ISN initiative recognizing this group’s vital...

May 28, 2020GrantsRead more...

Seeking your nominations: ISN 2021 awards!

Has someone you know made a true difference to kidney care or research? Are they especially dedicated to the patient cause in their country or region? Show your appreciation by nominating them for an ISN award. As an ISN member, you can nominate candidates for the following awards: Alfred Newton Richards Award rewards outstanding basic research in fields...

May 18, 2020NewsRead more...

ISN Represents the Global Nephrology Community Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic at this Week’s World Health Assembly in Geneva

On May 17th 2020, the ISN was proud to attend the 73rd World Health Organization General Assembly as the global leading society representing nephrology and renal healthcare. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Health Assembly is taking place as a de minimis meeting, At the Assembly, ISN joined discussions on the adoption of the COVID-19 Resolution....

May 18, 2020NewsRead more...

Announcing the ISN Global Kidney Care Podcast

The ISN Global Kidney Care Podcast (GKCP) , to be launched this month, will initially focus on the COVID-19 pandemic. Over time, the GKCP will provide content on science, research, and clinical aspects of nephrology, including: Case-Based Discussions Paradox Nephrology Everyday Nephrologists Latest Kidney International and Kidney International Reports Papers The GKCP will be available via numerous podcast platforms and apps, including Apple, Stitcher, Spotify,...

May 18, 2020Journals, NewsRead more...

Register for the ISN Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) Webinar

oin an informational webinar presented by ISN President, Vivek Jha on the ELP program on May 20: Webinar May 20 at 5 pm CEST Register here. Find out more about the ISN Emerging Leaders Program and apply here. The application session is open until June 15, 2020. The ISN welcomes early-career professionals interested in shaping the direction of kidney health to work alongside a network of international...

May 12, 2020Grants, NewsRead more...

Research by Young ISN Members Highlights the Importance of Sub-tertiary Hospital Capacity to Manage Kidney Disease in Low- and Middle-income Countries

The majority of patients with kidney disease in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are thought to present to sub-tertiary hospitals. Therefore, the capacity of these healthcare facilities to manage kidney disease is an important consideration. Young ISN Member, Dr. Grace Igiraneza (Rwanda), who undertook an ISN Fellowship at Yale University, recently investigated the capacity of sub-tertiary hospitals...

May 12, 2020NewsRead more...

Looking for guidance and best practices to start your clinical trial or to participate as a trial site?

Over 5,000 people worldwide have already visited ISN's recently launched, open-access, online resource to assist you in trial design, study conduct, data management, data analysis, and publication. More than ever, clinical trials in nephrology are needed to generate high-quality evidence to inform all aspects of care for patients with or at risk of kidney disease,...

May 12, 2020News, ResearchRead more...

Considering Alternatives to Support Home Hemodialysis: The Benefits of Community Hemodialysis Houses

By Rachael C Walker, Ph.D., NP, MN, RN Eastern Institute of Technology, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand. Member of the ISN Kidney Health Professionals Working Group For a variety of reasons, many countries are unable to accommodate those with end-stage kidney disease on hemodialysis in hospitals or in-centre dialysis units.1 Home dialysis offers an alternative to this with...

May 12, 2020NewsRead more...

ISN Supports 1st Primer on Pediatric Renal Transplant and Immunology Workshop in India

Delegates attend a teaching session at the 1st Primer on Pediatric Renal Transplant and Immunology Workshop As part of the ISN-TTS Sister Transplant Centers and the Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programs, the ISN supported the 1st Primer on Pediatric Renal Transplant and Immunology Workshop alongside the International Society of Pediatric Nephrology (IPNA). The workshop was held from March 5-7, 2020 at the Christian...

May 12, 2020Grants, NewsRead more...

Reward Excellence: Nominate Candidates to Receive ISN Awards in 2021

The call for nominations to receive ISN Awards in 2021 is open until August 27, 2020. All ISN Members can nominate candidates for: Alfred Newton Richards Award Roscoe R. Robinson Award Lillian Jean Kaplan International Prize for Advancement in the Understanding of Polycystic Kidney Disease Pioneer Awards Discover more on ISN Awards and the requirements for nominations HERE. Award winners will be recognized at The ISN...

May 12, 2020Grants, NewsRead more...
Learn about the ISN CKDu Observatory

Access the ISN Observatory of CKDu and Share Data

In collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), the ISN i3C (International Consortium CKDu Collaborators) group has developed the ISN Observatory of CKDu to facilitate the exchange of information and knowledge to raise awareness of the urgent issue of Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology. The input of experts in the field of CKDu provides both the ISN...

May 11, 2020News, ResearchRead more...

Join ISN in Congratulating the Recipients of ISN 2020 Awards

Dear colleagues, On behalf of the ISN membership, it is my very great pleasure to announce this year’s recipients of the Jean Hamburger Award, the Bywaters Award, and the Lillian Jean Kaplan International Prize for Advancement in the Understanding of Polycystic Kidney Disease. The winners have made outstanding contributions to nephrology and patient care as...

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