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December 1, 2025

The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) is proud to announce the launch of Kidney International Case Reports (KICR), a new peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality case reports, focused reviews, and short clinical communications relevant to kidney care.

An official ISN Journal, KICR joins Kidney International^®, Kidney International Reports^®, and Kidney International Supplements in the society’s expanding portfolio. The journal aims to accelerate clinical learning for the ISN’s global community by sharing diverse experiences and perspectives in kidney care, highlighting:

• Interesting clinical presentations
• Diagnostic challenges or therapeutic dilemmas
• Novel or unique pathology, imaging, or laboratory findings
• Innovative approaches to kidney care, especially from resource-limited settings

Consistent with the ISN’s global remit, KICR seeks submissions from authors worldwide, particularly trainees and early-career faculty members.

Publication fees will be waived for all authors between December 1, 2025, and December 31, 2026, and a 50% discount will apply in 2027.

KICR is led by Editor-in-Chief Professor Swapnil Hiremath (University of Ottawa, Canada) and Deputy Editor Dr. Arvind Conjeevaram (Trustwell Hospitals, India), who bring extensive clinical and editorial expertise. Supported by an international editorial team, they share a commitment to advancing global kidney care through practical, case-based learning.

“Case reports bridge research and practice,” said Swapnil Hiremath, “KICR provides a vital platform for clinicians and researchers to share real-world insights that shape clinical practice. With a rapid and constructive peer-review process, it’s an invitation to publish your first case report, short communication, or review, gain visibility, and contribute to improving kidney health worldwide.”

“By highlighting authentic clinical experiences from all over the world — including those in low- and middle-income countries — the new journal will help translate bedside insights into lessons that benefit patients globally,” said Arvind Conjeevaram. “Through this exchange of real-world cases, we can strengthen collaboration across regions and inspire practical innovation in kidney care.”

ISN President Marcello Tonelli added, “The launch of KICR expands the ISN’s family of journals and reinforces our commitment to advancing equitable kidney care through open-access publishing opportunities. This directly benefits our community and helps improve outcomes for people living with kidney disease.”

KICR is now accepting submissions. Find out more about the journal and how to submit.