Master genetics in kidney care with the new ISN Academy curriculum
Genetic testing is rapidly reshaping kidney care — and nephrologists who understand when and how to use it can diagnose earlier, tailor treatment more precisely, and improve outcomes for patients and their families.
Explore the Genetics Curriculum
To help clinicians build this essential skill set, the ISN Academy has launched the Genetics Curriculum, an online program designed to make nephro-genetics practical, accessible, and directly relevant to daily clinical decision-making.
Developed by the ISN Education Working Group, and led by Becky Ma and Anuja Java, the curriculum offers 11 recorded lectures, each accompanied by a roundtable discussion with global experts, providing clear explanations of genetic principles and their clinical applications. Current topics include:
- Genetics for the nephrologist
- Clinical utility of genetic testing in nephrology
- Genetic basis of polycystic kidney disease and therapeutic options
- Genetics of Alport syndrome
- Complement-mediated kidney diseases
The first roundtable discussion also features as an ISN podcast
Additional modules covering focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract, inherited renal tubulopathies, kidney stone disease, autosomal dominant tubulointerstitial kidney disease, APOL1 nephropathy, and polygenic risk scores will be released soon.
Renew your ISN membership or join today to access all ISN Academy resources — stay ahead in kidney care, sharpen your clinical skills, and improve patient outcomes with world-class education.
