Meet new ISN Young Nephrologists Committee members
The ISN Young Nephrologists Committee (ISN YNC) brings together early-career kidney care professionals from around the world, each contributing novel insights and energy to the future of global kidney care. We spoke with four new members about their backgrounds, motivations, and the challenges they’re working to overcome.
Ana Flavia Moura
Professor of Internal Medicine at the Bahiana School of Medicine and Public Health with a private nephrology practice in Salvador, Brazil.
Why did you join the YNC?”
I joined the ISN YNC to represent young voices from Brazil and Latin America and to help connect clinical care with education and leadership. For me, nephrology goes beyond the bedside — it’s also about building networks, shaping policy, and giving back to the community.”
How has the ISN YNC helped you?
“Joining the ISN YNC allowed me to connect with inspiring colleagues worldwide and contribute to a shared vision for nephrology. We’ve helped bridge local and global initiatives, advanced kidney care dialogue in Latin America, and emphasized professional development and advocacy. It’s been fulfilling to see our ideas turn into action.”
What have been your professional challenges?
“In Brazil and Latin America, young nephrologists often juggle clinical work in resource-limited settings with limited mentorship, research, and funding for education. Attracting more young doctors to nephrology is urgent. Addressing these challenges needs collaboration and advocacy—where ISN and the YNC play a crucial role.”
Can you tell us a little bit more about yourself?
“A deep commitment to both people and science has guided my journey in medicine. Beyond clinical care and teaching — where I have the joy of helping shape future physicians — I’ve embraced leadership as a way to advance and support our specialty.”
Credentials
- President, Bahia Chapter of the Brazilian Society of Nephrology
- Vice director of the National Department of Hypertension
- Member of the Scientific Council of the Brazilian Society of Hypertension
- Master’s and a PhD in Medicine
- MBA in Management, Entrepreneurship, and Marketing
Tarsila Emmanuel
Nephrology nurse specialist at Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Why did you join the YNC?
“Coming from a resource-limited setting, I saw the YNC as a platform to advocate for equitable kidney care, share frontline insights, and learn from global peers. I was drawn to its role in shaping the future of nephrology through research, leadership, and outreach.”
How has the ISN YNC helped you?
“Joining the ISN Young Nephrologists Committee connected me with a global network of passionate professionals. I’ve contributed to advocacy and education efforts to address kidney care disparities and helped amplify the voices of young nephrologists from low- and middle-income countries. Through the YNC, I’ve also begun advancing my goal of raising awareness of nephrology nursing on global platforms.”
What have been your professional challenges?
“Young nephrologists in my region face limited mentorship, research funding, and infrastructure alongside high patient loads. Nephrology nurses and allied professionals often lack representation in decision-making. Despite this, there’s a strong commitment to improving care through collaboration and innovation.”
Can you tell us a little bit more about yourself?
“My professional focus is on improving kidney care, particularly in areas of early detection, prevention, and access to renal replacement therapies in low-resource settings.”
Credentials
- Master of Science in Nephrology at the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS)
- Works in the dialysis unit at Muhimbili National Hospital
- Educates the public on lifestyle modifications and other preventive measures to combat noncommunicable diseases
Alejandro García Rivera
Nephrologist and interventional nephrologist based in Guadalajara, Mexico
Why did you join the YNC?
“I was inspired to join the YNC because I wanted to be part of a global platform that empowers early-career nephrologists. I saw it as a chance to both learn and contribute.”
How has the ISN YNC helped you?
“Since joining the ISN Young Nephrologists Committee, I’ve connected with peers worldwide and helped strengthen networks across Latin America. I contribute to education, mentorship, and capacity-building projects, promoting key topics such as artificial intelligence (AI), interventional nephrology, and glomerular diseases. A highlight has been supporting the formation of national YNCs in the region to foster local leadership and engagement.”
What have been your professional challenges?
“Young nephrologists in Latin America often lack structured mentorship, subspecialty training, and academic funding. Opportunities to share their work are limited, but there’s strong motivation to collaborate and improve care. The ISN YNC plays a key role in supporting this growth.”
Can you tell us a little bit more about yourself?
“I have a strong interest and focus on glomerular diseases, interventional nephrology, artificial intelligence, and medical education. I help organize podcasts and conferences, and I’m involved in collaborative efforts between Latin American nephrology groups and international organizations like ISN and GlomCon.”
Credentials
- Chair SLANH Joven
- Chair YNC of the Latin America Society of Nephrology
- Co-director of the GlomCon Glomerular Disease Fellowship, Latin America chapter.
Nihal Bashir
Sudanese nephrologist practicing in the United Arab Emirates.
Why did you join the YNC?
“I enjoyed the ISN YNC-led activities at the last two World Congresses — especially the quizzes, debates, and spotlight sessions. They made the congresses stand out from others I’ve attended and inspired me to get involved and bring similar experiences to our local conferences.”
How has the ISN YNC helped you?
“Using the ISN Toolkit on Creating a Young Nephrologists Committee, I helped establish a Sudanese Young Nephrologists Committee in collaboration with the national society. We formed a WhatsApp group, now with 31 members, to connect young nephrologists under the age of 45 —both in Sudan and abroad. Our goal is to collaborate with the ISN YNC, promote kidney health, and explore training and education opportunities, with plans to launch our own meetings and activities soon.”
What have been your professional challenges?
“A major challenge is the lack of subspecialty training and limited resources. In parts of Africa and the Middle East, young nephrologists often work without access to nephropathologists or advanced treatments. Limited supervision and varying fellowship standards across countries can affect training quality. Many must go abroad for subspecialty training, and funding for international conference participation is often unavailable.”
Can you tell us a little bit more about yourself?
“I know many of you from the last two World Congresses of Nephrology conferences! I am interested in peritoneal dialysis and have developed a special interest in rare kidney diseases.”
Credentials
- ISN Education and Social Media Committee member
- ISPD Social Media Team member
- AFRAN Social Media Committee member and Education Committee member
- ISN Middle East Regional Board member
- Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation Social Media Team member
- Founder of the Sudanese Society of Nephrology and Transplantation YNC
- Founder Women in Nephrology, Sudan
