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ISN International Expert Forum report examines the evolving use of complement inhibitors in C3G and IgAN 

New complement-targeting treatments are changing the therapeutic landscape for C3 glomerulopathy (C3G), primary immune-complex membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (IC-MPGN), and IgA nephropathy (IgAN), raising important questions about how to use them in clinical practice. To explore these questions, the ISN convened the 2025 ISN Expert Forum on Complement Therapeutics in C3G & IgAN.  Read the meeting report in Kidney International®  The...

September 14, 2026Education, NewsRead more...

ISN Journal editorial selections  

Kidney International®   Respiratory syncytial virus vaccination induces delayed but robust humoral and cellular immunity in patients receiving hemodialysis   Patients receiving hemodialysis are especially vulnerable to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), but vaccine responses in this group are poorly understood.   In a small observational study, the RSV vaccine Arexvy produced robust antibody and cellular immune responses, although antibody levels rose more slowly than...

September 14, 2026Journals, NewsRead more...

Outcomes from the ISN International Expert Forum on cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic care published in KI 

Cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, and obesity are closely interconnected, yet care is often delivered through separate clinical pathways. In October 2025, the ISN convened the ISN International Expert Forum, “Exploring the Nexus of Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Health,” to examine how a more integrated CKM approach could improve prevention, treatment, and care delivery. The resulting meeting report...

September 14, 2026Education, NewsRead more...

Share practical kidney care tools with primary care colleagues, now available in additional languages 

The ISN’s practical kidney care “cheat sheets” for primary care are now available in French and Spanish, alongside the original English version, making it easier to share clear, concise kidney care guidance with primary care colleagues in different geographies. Japanese, German, and Chinese translations will follow soon.  Explore the “cheat sheets” and share them with your primary care colleagues  Designed as quick-reference resources for primary...

September 14, 2026Initiatives, NewsRead more...

ISN to bring kidney health to the global UHC conversation at UNGA81 

At the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81), the ISN will continue to drive discussion on how to turn the WHO kidney health resolution into action, linking kidney health to stronger, more sustainable health systems for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) as countries look ahead to the 2027 United Nations High-level meeting on universal health coverage (UHC).  On September 22, the ISN and Devex will...

September 14, 2026Advocacy, NewsRead more...

KIR at 10: reaching wider and thinking ahead through digital outreach and AI 

      Jai Radhakrishnan (left) and Sumit Mohan  What does kidney research publishing look like in a rapidly evolving field? As Kidney International Reports® (KIR) marks its 10th anniversary, its editors discuss how the journal is expanding engagement with the global kidney community, adapting to new developments in publishing, and looking ahead to its next...

September 14, 2026Journals, NewsRead more...

Welcoming the Uruguayan Society of Nephrology as an ISN Collective-member society 

Faculty and delegates at the ISN Primer Course in Renal Pathology in Montevideo, Uruguay    The ISN is pleased to welcome the Uruguayan Society of Nephrology (SUN) as its newest Collective-member society, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing kidney care in Latin America.  By joining the ISN as a collective-member society, the SUN formalizes a partnership centered on knowledge exchange, education, and stronger connections across the...

September 14, 2026Membership, NewsRead more...

A “globally aligned model of excellence in kidney care”: six years of progress through an SRC partnership  

Members of the nephrology team from Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) in Australia visit the nephrology team at the Renal Clinical Care Services Inc. (RCCS) in Central Luzon, the Philippines  "Through this collaboration, the RCCS has emerged as a resilient, patient-focused, and globally aligned model of excellence in kidney care, advancing the ISN's mission of...

September 14, 2026Grants, News, Sister Renal CentersRead more...

Exploring novel treatments for kidney disease: ISN Frontiers meeting

    ISN Past President Masaomi Nangaku presents at the meeting  The ISN Frontiers meeting “Novel Treatments for Kidney Disease” brought together over 700 kidney care professionals in Dalian, China, from September 5–7, 2026, to explore emerging therapies, technologies, and approaches in kidney care. The meeting was organized in collaboration with the Chinese Medical Association (CMA) and the Chinese Society of Nephrology (CSN), serving as the executive body...

September 11, 2026Events, NewsRead more...

Read the latest summaries from the ISN Journal portfolio

Kidney International®   Pegcetacoplan prophylaxis for recurrent C3 glomerulopathy with multifactorial genetic background  C3 glomerulopathy (C3G) has a high risk of recurrence after kidney transplantation, and there is limited evidence on how best to prevent it.  This case report describes a child with severe, early-onset C3G and a complex genetic background who received pegcetacoplan before and after a living-donor kidney transplant as prophylaxis...

August 31, 2026Journals, News, ResearchRead more...

Advance your renal pathology expertise in 2027: Apply for an ISN bursary 

Delegates review biopsy slides at the WCN’26 Renal Pathology Course in Japan   Applications are now open for the 2027 ISN Renal Pathology Bursaries, which support successful applicants in attending selected renal pathology events worldwide.  Explore the 2027 opportunities   Recipients will gain access to specialist training, connect with international experts and peers, and build knowledge and skills they can apply in their home institutions.  Apply for a bursary...

August 31, 2026Grants, News, Renal Pathology BursariesRead more...

Building expertise in glomerular diseases and renal pathology for better patient care 

  Faculty and delegates at the ISN Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases in Montevideo, Uruguay  ISN members had the opportunity to strengthen their clinical and diagnostic expertise through two focused ISN Primer Courses* held in Montevideo, Uruguay, in August 2026.  The ISN Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases offered participants the chance to explore real-world approaches to managing glomerular diseases...

August 31, 2026Education, NewsRead more...

ISN global engagement in September: supporting kidney care education in Brazil, Australia, Italy, and South Africa  

This September, the ISN will contribute to nephrology events in Brazil, Australia, Italy, and South Africa, offering kidney care professionals opportunities to exchange knowledge, build connections, and share expertise.   33rd Brazilian Congress of Nephrology  September 16-19, 2026 Belo Horizonte, Brazil  This congress is an ISN Continuing Medical Education Program-supported meeting, enabling speakers Marina Papaginovic Leiva (Argentina) and Jorge Rico Fontalvo (Colombia) to...

August 31, 2026CME, ISN Participates, NewsRead more...

Help lead the ISN forward: nominations open for 2027–29 leadership roles 

Who is ready to guide the ISN at both global and regional levels? Nominations are now open for the election of 2027–29 ISN leaders, including President-Elect; and, Regional Board Deputy Chairs, who also serve on the ISN Council, for all 10 ISN regions.  View details and submit your nomination  This is an opportunity for ISN members to help drive the society’s mission forward by...

August 31, 2026Governance, NewsRead more...

Eight editions of kidney stories on camera: bringing lived experience into global focus 

Since its launch in 2019, the ISN Community Film Event is seen as a distinctive creative platform where patients, families, healthcare professionals, and advocates can highlight the impact of living with kidney diseases by sharing their personal experiences.  Submit your film  Across eight editions, the films have taken viewers into remote communities, through transplant journeys, and into dialysis units, hospitals, and homes, depicting uncertainty and challenges alongside resilience and hope.  With submissions now open for...

August 31, 2026Events, ISN Community Film Event, News, WCNRead more...

Fresh perspectives for the ISN YNC: Meet the new members 

The ISN values the perspectives and contributions of its younger members and supports them as they develop into the next generation of global kidney health leaders. The ISN Young Nephrologists Committee (ISN YNC) is a key part of this commitment, bringing together early-career professionals from around the world to contribute to ISN activities and develop their networks, skills, and leadership experience.  For 2026–28, eight new...

August 31, 2026News, Young nephrologistsRead more...

ISN and ISGD strengthen collaboration to advance global kidney care

The ISN and the International Society of Glomerular Disease (ISGD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a long-term partnership toward advancing kidney health worldwide. Through the partnership, the two societies will work more closely together, share expertise, and identify opportunities for joint initiatives, strengthening complementarity between their respective activities.

August 31, 2026NewsRead more...

ISN Journal summaries on belimumab in lupus nephritis and deceased donation in Tamil Nadu

Kidney International®   Insights from the BLISS-LN Phase 3 study of biomarker associations with kidney response to belimumab in lupus nephritis   Lupus nephritis is complex and difficult to treat, and clinicians need better tools to understand which patients are most likely to benefit from specific therapies.  Using data from the Phase 3 BLISS-LN study, researchers assessed how belimumab affected immune...

July 6, 2026Journals, NewsRead more...

Be part of the global community moving kidney care forward 

ISN membership is more than a subscription; it's your place in the leading global kidney health community.   Whether you're early in your career or an established leader, the ISN connects you to people, resources and opportunities that challenge, inspire, and support you every step of the way.   Join the ISN or renew your membership for the rest of 2026 at 50% off with promo code 50ISN26  In addition to discounted ISN events, ISN membership gives you access to:  Kidney...

July 6, 2026Membership, NewsRead more...

Capturing CKD complexity through cohort studies: iNET-CKD paper published in KIR 

Published in Kidney International Reports®, a new perspective paper from the ISN International Network of Chronic Kidney Disease cohort studies (iNET-CKD), offers a best-practice guide for researchers developing or improving chronic kidney disease (CKD) cohorts.   Read “The design and conduct of cohort studies of peoples with CKD – international perspectives from iNET-CKD”    The paper outlines key considerations for developing...

July 6, 2026News, ResearchRead more...