Kidney care challenges vary from region to region, but the drive to find solutions is universal. WCN'26 joint sessions bring together global partners to present diverse experiences and practical insights to advance best practices in kidney care and improve patient outcomes, no matter where they live. Explore WCN’26 joint sessions Discover a selection of standout sessions...
Across all 10 ISN regions, hundreds of early-career nephrologists have chosen the ISN as their global professional home. ISN Trainee memberships offer one year of free membership followed by three years at a reduced price so that early-career kidney care professionals globally can access career-building opportunities and a collaborative network of peers. Choose the membership option...
The ISN “Are Your Kidneys Healthy?” quiz is now available in Swahili! These quick and informative questions, offered in 32 languages, help individuals assess their risk of kidney disease and take proactive steps for kidney health. If you would like to contribute by translating the quiz into another language, please contact Romane at rblondel@theisn.org.
ISN leaders are spotlighting global kidney health in the Middle East in November and in North and East Asia, Western Europe, and South Asia throughout December, and celebrating two 2025 ISN Pioneer Award winners. By sharing research, building partnerships, and amplifying regional voices, these engagements help advance the global conversation on equitable kidney care. November 19th Congress of Asian Society of Transplantation (CAST 2025) November 26-29, 2025 Zahra, Kuwait November 28, Time TBD (Arabian Standard Time) A highlight...
Kidney International® APOL1 kidney disease: Conclusions from a Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) Controversies Conference APOL1 genetic variants increase the risk of progressive chronic kidney disease among people of African ancestry. A 2024 KDIGO Controversies Conference reviewed current evidence and debated terminology, testing, and management approaches. Participants agreed on using the term “APOL1 kidney disease,” but found...
From improving transplant outcomes to advancing clinical nephrology in local hospitals, the latest ISN Fellows, Interventional Nephrology (IN) Scholars, and Clinical Research Program grantees are already poised to make a difference in their communities. Through hands-on training, education, and innovative research, these professionals will gain the skills to strengthen worldwide kidney care where it’s...
Want quick, reliable references to guide multidisciplinary treatment decisions? The ISN Optimization of SGLT2i Therapy Toolkit provides handy infographics designed to help nephrologists, cardiologists, and other healthcare professionals optimize patient care across kidney, heart, and metabolic conditions. Access the tools in English, German, and Spanish Key topics covered include: Nuts and bolts of SGLT2i therapy at the...
Kidney International® (KI) published "From progression to remission: a new paradigm for success in chronic kidney disease," by Nav Tangri, David Cherney, Katherine Tuttle, and Vlado Perkovic. The article was released at the same time as its presentation at ASN Kidney Week, increasing the study's visibility and reinforcing its significance to the global kidney community. Read the article in KI The research emphasizes a shift in...
By YNC Chair Bianca Davidson Do you sometimes feel unsure when reading clinical research papers or meta-analyses? You’re not alone — recent surveys show that one of the biggest challenges reported by young nephrologists was limited training in research interpretation. That’s where the ISN Young Nephrologists Capacity Building Committee steps in. To support early-career professionals, the...
Aimun Ahmed presents a lecture at the Istiqlol Medical Center in Dushanbe, Tajikistan Tajikistan has a limited number of trained nephrology specialists. According to Olimdzhon Mirzozhonov from the Istiqlol Medical Center (IMC) in Dushanbe, gaps in kidney care skills make it extremely challenging to treat patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), particularly younger patients presenting at advanced stages. In July, ISN Educational Ambassador (EA), Aimun Ahmed, provided critical support to clinicians at the IMC, strengthening...
The ISN is pleased to welcome the Hellenic Association of Independent Nephrologists (HASIN) as its newest Collective-member society, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing kidney care across Eastern and Central Europe. Collective membership offers societies greater global visibility and engagement through: ISN endorsement Priority consideration for hosting joint events Complimentary participation in the Global Village at the World Congress of Nephrology Individual members of...
By bringing together experts from diverse regions and disciplines, the WCN’26 Scientific Program Working Group (SPWG) ensures that the World Congress of Nephrology (WCN) delivers scientific content that is of the highest quality and globally representative. We spoke with Sydney Tang, WCN’26 SPWG chair, to explore the many facets of next year’s scientific program,...
Kidney International® Management recommendations for kidney transplantation in patients with plasma cell dyscrasia Patients with plasma cell dyscrasia such as multiple myeloma and AL amyloidosis often develop kidney failure but have been underrepresented in kidney transplantation due to recurrence risk and poor outcomes. A multidisciplinary panel reviewed new evidence showing improved survival with modern therapies and expanding transplant eligibility....
The Fellow of the ISN (FISN) status recognizes sustained dedication to the global kidney community and the ISN’s mission. It highlights a strong commitment to advancing kidney care, mentoring the next generation of nephrologists, and making a lasting impact on global kidney health Awardees come from every corner of the globe — in 2025, 28% were from Western...
ISN membership connects you to a global community driving progress in kidney care worldwide. It’s now easier than ever to renew or join through the upgraded MYISN portal – designed to make your membership experience smoother, faster, and even more intuitive. With the new MYISN portal, you can: Renew your ISN membership in just a few...
Throughout November, ISN leaders are bringing global kidney health into focus through participation in the USA, Romania, and Russia, and by honoring two 2025 ISN Pioneer Award winners. Whether sharing the latest research, building partnerships, or amplifying regional voices, these engagements help elevate the global conversation on equitable kidney care. Where to find the ISN...
The ISN is pleased to announce that the next ISN Frontiers Meeting will take place from September 5-7, 2026, in Dalian, China, co-organized with the Chinese Society of Nephrology (CSN)-Chinese Medical Association (CMA). Learn more and save the date This two-day global meeting will bring together leading experts, researchers, and clinicians to explore advances across four...
Kidney International Reports® has published a paper from the ISN Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) Cohort 3, “Expanding kidney care: How non-physician health workers can address the global CKD crisis.” The publication explores how non-physician health workers — such as community health workers and nurses — can help close critical gaps in chronic kidney disease prevention...
Kidney International® Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 2a study assessing the efficacy and safety of felzartamab for IgA nephropathy A phase 2a trial tested felzartamab, an anti-CD38 antibody, in 54 patients with IgA nephropathy. Patients received different doses of felzartamab or placebo over six months. Felzartamab reduced protein in the urine, with the strongest and longest-lasting effect seen...
The deputy minister of health and staff from the Health Department, Tajikistan, visit a new hemodialysis center opened with support from the ISN SRC Program Irma Tchokhonelidze observed significant gaps in dialysis provision during her 2021 visits to kidney centers in Dushanbe, including limited diagnostic capacity, the absence of patient registries, and inconsistent follow-up...
