Author - Reema Parmar

ISN Transplantation Working Group connects transplant research to global practice

The ISN Transplantation Working Group is developing a series of concise expert perspectives on published literature to help clinicians, researchers, and policymakers engage with emerging transplant evidence in a practical and accessible way. The commentaries highlight key clinical and practical implications, global relevance, and lessons for different healthcare settings. Read the first commentary The first commentary...

Building lasting capacity: SRC partnership strengthens nephrology care in Central Java

From 2019 to 2025, an ISN Sister Renal Centers (SRC) partnership strengthened nephrology care and education in Central Java, Indonesia. The collaboration connected the emerging center, Dr. Kariadi Hospital, Indonesia, with the supporting center, Austin Health in Melbourne, Australia, and worked closely with the . It was jointly supported by the ISN and the...

From abstract to impact: Submit your research to WCN’27

Your research is the result of time, effort, and ideas that could help advance global kidney health. Your next important step in this process: Submit an abstract to WCN’27 so that your work is seen and discussed on a global stage and becomes part of the scientific exchange that moves nephrology forward.   Submit your abstract...

ISN Journal summaries on strategies to target the VEGF-A pathway and AKI in children with acute malnutrition

Kidney International®  Reversal of advanced diabetic kidney disease in mice achieved with a monoclonal anti-VEGFR1 antibody Diabetic kidney disease is a major cause of kidney failure, and new treatment approaches are needed. In this study, researchers tested various strategies to target the VEGF-A pathway in mouse models of diabetic kidney disease and chronic kidney disease. They found that...

Not-to-be-missed learning opportunities for ISN Members: Explore popular ISN Academy courses now

From today, please sign in to your MYISN account using your email address as your username. Join or renew your ISN membership to access the full Academy library.  ISN membership brings you year-long access to continuous learning.  The ISN Academy offers expert-led courses, webinars, and resources to help kidney professionals keep pace with evolving practice, build...

ISN Advocacy Newsletter – Bridging the Gaps – June 2026

ISN advocacy drives global momentum for kidney care Dear Colleagues and Friends, Just over a year ago, the adoption of the WHO kidney health resolution marked a historic step forward, recognizing kidney disease as a priority within the noncommunicable disease agenda. This anniversary is a reminder that our work now lies in translating that recognition into...

ISN at WHA79: Advancing kidney health action

ISN advances global action on kidney health at WHA79, one year after landmark WHO resolution May 23, 2026 The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) contributed to key discussions on kidney health during the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) in Geneva, bringing together policymakers, clinicians, and global health partners to examine how recent global commitments can be translated...

Lancet paper outlines how countries can act on WHO kidney resolution

New Lancet paper outlines how countries can turn WHO kidney health commitments into action May 20, 2026 A new health policy paper published in The Lancet offers practical guidance to help countries implement the WHO kidney health resolution and strengthen prevention, early detection, and kidney care worldwide, as the burden of kidney diseases continues to rise. As countries...

Jai Radhakrishnan appointed KI Editor-in-Chief

Jai Radhakrishnan named Editor-in-Chief of Kidney International® May 7, 2026 The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jai Radhakrishnan, MD, as the next Editor-in-Chief of Kidney International® (KI), the Society’s flagship journal. His term will begin on January 1, 2027, succeeding Pierre Ronco, MD, PhD. Dr. Radhakrishnan is a Professor of...

Another step forward: WHO launches a dedicated kidney disease webpage

April 30, 2026 The ISN welcomes the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) launch of a dedicated kidney disease webpage, a significant step in recognizing kidney disease as a major noncommunicable disease (NCD) and global health priority. This development highlights kidney disease’s rightful place on the global health agenda and provides an important reference point for raising awareness...

Notice of ISN General Assembly at WCN’26 – Register by March 24

The ISN General Assembly meeting will take place in person in Yokohama, Japan during the ISN World Congress of Nephrology (March 28-31, 2026), as follows: 7:45 - 8:45 a.m. Japan Standard Time (JST) Please arrive by 7:30 a.m., so we can ensure the meeting is attended by ISN voting members Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Pacifico Yokohama Room 315 level...

ISN Advocacy Newsletter – Bridging the Gaps – February 2026

Ready for global advocacy events? GCCH Webinar, WKD, WHA79 & more Welcome to the first 2026 edition of Bridging the Gaps. We begin the year with real momentum. Kidney health is now firmly embedded in global policy, following the adoption of the WHO kidney health resolution and the 2025 UN political declaration on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). These...

In memory of Yackoob Kassim Seedat

Yackoob Kassim Seedat receiving the ISN Pioneer Award for Africa in 2014. The ISN honors the memory of Yackoob Kassim Seedat, who passed away in January 2026. He was a nephrologist and hypertensiologist based in Durban, South Africa. A longstanding ISN member, Prof. Seedat was a recipient of the ISN Pioneer Award for Africa...

Celebrating a transformative year in global kidney health — 2025 in review

President Marcello Tonelli celebrates milestone achievements and global progress for kidney health in 2025 Dear ISN community, As 2025 comes to a close, I am proud to reflect on a truly transformative year for the global kidney community. Historic milestones have elevated kidney health on the world stage, including the adoption of the first-ever WHO kidney...

The ISN responds to the UN political declaration on noncommunicable diseases: Implications for kidney health

December 16, 2025 The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) welcomes the adoption of the political declaration from the fourth high-level meeting of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly on the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and the promotion of mental health and well-being, held on September 25, 2025. The declaration sets out renewed commitments...

The ISN launches Kidney International Case Reports: Shaping clinical practice in global kidney care through real-world insights

December 1, 2025 The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) is proud to announce the launch of Kidney International Case Reports (KICR), a new peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality case reports, focused reviews, and short clinical communications relevant to kidney care. An official ISN Journal, KICR joins Kidney International®, Kidney International Reports®, and Kidney International...

ISN launches implementation strategy in response to WHO kidney resolution

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...

Call for Applications: Kidney International® Editor-in-Chief (Term: January 2027 to December 2031)

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...