October 13, 2025, Building on the momentum of the first-ever WHO kidney health resolution adopted earlier this year, the ISN is launching an implementation strategy that aims toward translating global commitments into practical measures at the national level. ISN President Marcello Tonelli stated, “The ISN will lead dialogue and provide resources and expertise to support countries...
The ISN, through its KI Editor-in-Chief Search Committee, invites applications for the next Editor-in-Chief of Kidney International® (KI). The successful candidate will serve a five-year term (January 2, 2027–December 31, 2031) with an overlap period beginning in September 2026 to ensure a smooth transition. Please refer to ISN’s equity, diversity, and inclusion statement. Applications close on...
Celebrate outstanding contributions to kidney care! Please join us in congratulating all the winners of the 2026 ISN Awards. Vivekanand Jha – the Jean Hamburger Award John A. Kellum – the Bywaters Award Ron T. Gansevoort – the Lillian Jean Kaplan Prize for polycystic kidney disease (PKD) The winners will receive their awards at the ISN World Congress of...
The ISN honors the memory of Natalia Tomilina, who passed away on June 17, 2025. A pioneering nephrologist based in Moscow, Russia, Dr. Tomilina was also a researcher and educator who played a key role in advancing kidney care. She served as an ISN council member, former chair of the Newly Independent States and Russia...
Roger Pugsley (left) and David Pugsley (right) Photograph courtesy of Sidcot School The ISN honors the memory of David Pugsley, who passed away in March 2025. Dr. Pugsley was a practicing nephrologist in Adelaide, Australia. As a longstanding ISN member, he founded and chaired the ISN Committee of Renal Disease in Indigenous and Minority Populations in...
Brussels — May 28, 2025 The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) marked a historic week at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78), signaling growing momentum for global kidney health. At the ISN–Devex event held during WHA78, ISN President Marcello Tonelli (second from right) shares his perspectives Leading a powerful multi-stakeholder constituency statement and a high-level event co-hosted with...
Geneva — May 23, 2025 The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) welcomes the adoption of the World Health Organization (WHO) kidney health resolution at the 78th World Health Assembly, a landmark achievement in the global fight against kidney disease. This historic step marks the first time kidney health has been formally prioritized within the WHO noncommunicable diseases...
Shaping the future of global kidney health at WHA78 & beyond As an exciting year for global kidney health advocacy continues to unfold, I’d like to highlight several tremendous opportunities to make a lasting impact on kidney care. First, there is considerable momentum surrounding the vote on Guatemala’s kidney health resolution during the World Health...
In Memory of William G. Couser 1939 – 2025 The ISN is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of William Couser, who played a key role within ISN for many years. Professor Couser served as the ISN president from 2005 to 2007. He was also a member of the ISN Executive Committee for 12 years, including...
(February 18, 2025) — The leadership of the American Society of Nephrology (ASN), the European Renal Association (ERA), and the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) launched the ASN-ERA-ISN Kidney Support Initiative in December 2023. With representatives from all three societies, and coordinated by ERA, the initiative includes: Representatives from ASN Volunteer ASN: Professor Jeffrey I. Silberzweig,...
2024 Advocacy Milestones & What’s Ahead in 2025 Welcome to Bridging the Gaps, the quarterly update on ISN advocacy efforts to prioritize kidney health worldwide. As we step into 2025, I look forward to building on the ISN's significant contributions to raising awareness of kidney disease in 2024. In May, the ISN organized a side event during...
Brussels, December 16, 2024 The International Society of Nephrology (ISN), in collaboration with The George Institute for Global Health-Australia, undertook a systematic scoping review on the socioeconomic and psychosocial impact of rare kidney diseases on patients and their caregivers. The in-press article has been published in Kidney International Reports®. Although rare kidney diseases affect less than...
Brussels, November 26, 2024 The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) is pleased to announce a significant milestone in the global fight against kidney disease. On October 28, 2024, the Government of Guatemala formally requested the World Health Organization (WHO) to adopt a kidney health resolution. The WHO Executive Board member countries will further negotiate this...
ISN Advocacy: Leading Kidney Health Globally Dear members and allies, Welcome to the latest 2024 edition of Bridging the Gaps, the ISN's quarterly update on our global kidney health advocacy initiatives. It was exciting to kick off the fall season with the launch of the year-long World Kidney Day campaign focused on "Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect...
New York, September 25, 2024 The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) will lead dedicated activities promoting kidney health as part of side events during the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Under the theme "Kidney Health Matters: Prioritizing the Silent Epidemic," these activities aim to raise awareness and engage policymakers and the...
Grâce à ce partenariat stratégique, la SFNDT et l'ISN unissent leurs forces pour améliorer la prise en charge des maladies rénales en développant la formation, la recherche et les efforts de plaidoyer dans les régions francophones. Cet accord s’accompagne de 2 nouveautés pour les adhérents de la SFNDT : Tous les adhérents peuvent profiter d'un accès...
In Memory of Barry M. Brenner, M.D. October 4, 1937 - August 6, 2024 The ISN community mourns the passing of Barry M. Brenner, a towering figure in the field of nephrology whose contributions have had a profound and lasting impact on global kidney health. As a co-chair of the ISN's Commission for the Global Advancement...
Advance Kidney Care in your Region: Apply for Recognition as an ISN Regional Training Center The ISN is proud to recognize as ISN Regional Training Centers (RTCs) a growing network of sites in low and middle-income countries worldwide, which provide high-quality training to advance kidney care in their region. As ambassadors for the ISN mission and...
The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (CSH) and the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) are pleased to announce a groundbreaking partnership aimed at promoting environmentally sustainable practices in kidney care through the Global Environmental Evolution in Nephrology and Kidney Care (GREEN-K) Initiative. Learn more about the ISN GREEN-K Initiative This partnership signifies a vital step towards incorporating...
Bridging the Gaps: Update on the ISN's Global Impact and Leadership in Kidney Health Advocacy Dear members and allies, Welcome to the latest edition of Bridging the Gaps, your go-to source for updates on ISN global kidney health advocacy initiatives. This quarterly newsletter brings you the most significant developments and successes in our collective efforts to...
