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Vivekanand Jha named editor-in-chief of Kidney International Reports^®

October 21, 2026

The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Vivekanand Jha as the next editor-in-chief of Kidney International Reports^® (KIR), an official ISN open-access journal. His term will begin on January 1, 2027, succeeding Jai Radhakrishnan, who has been appointed next editor-in-chief of Kidney International^®.

Jha is a globally recognized nephrologist, researcher, public health leader, and past president of the ISN. He brings extensive experience in kidney disease research, health systems innovation, global kidney care, and scientific publishing.

“Professor Jha is an exceptional choice to lead Kidney International Reports^®,” said ISN President Marcello Tonelli. “His outstanding contributions to global kidney health, commitment to equity and access, and deep understanding of the challenges facing kidney care worldwide align strongly with KIR’s mission.”

“I am honored to take on the role of editor-in-chief of Kidney International Reports^®,” said Professor Jha. “KIR is an important platform for sharing clinical and translational research with the global nephrology community. I look forward to working with the ISN, the editorial team, authors, reviewers, and readers worldwide to build on this strong foundation, support diverse voices in kidney research, and further strengthen the journal’s contribution to improving kidney care.”

Kidney International Reports^® is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal publishing leading research and developments related to kidney health. As part of the ISN Journal family, KIR supports the rapid dissemination of high-quality kidney research and provides an accessible platform for clinical and translational discoveries from the global nephrology community.