We asked the ISN events director to tell us all about new additions to this year's congress and the best ways to mingle. What new features can we expect at the upcoming edition of ISN's annual world congress? New for this world congress will be "Table Talks" – a varied schedule of moderated group discussions on...
The ISN-Global Kidney Health Atlas (ISN-GKHA) provides a snapshot of health system characteristics and elements specific to chronic kidney disease (CKD) and kidney failure across countries and regions according to the WHO's “building blocks” of health systems. The atlas is updated every four years. Look out for the launch of the third edition of the...
Women's representation in academic medicine has been dismal for several decades. This is quite obvious concerning job opportunities, promotions and leadership roles. But what do we know about female attendance at conferences - a criterion often used to assess career development? The World Congress of Nephrology (WCN) is one of the largest global kidney care...
Once again, there is a global gathering of nephrologists and stakeholders interested in promoting kidney health and kidney disease management - this year in Bangkok, Thailand. The World Congress of Nephrology (WCN) presents a prime opportunity to help advance renal registries worldwide. The SHARing Expertise to support the set-up of Renal Registries (SharE-RR) session takes...
Ali Gharavi will present the WCN'23 Brenner/Dirks Lecture "Genomic Medicine for Kidney Diseases: Lessons Learned From IgAN for Disease Pathophysiology and Management" at 10:30 on March 31. The ISN asked Dr. Gharavi about his research on genetics, the relevance of his work to nephrologists and his expectations for the future of kidney care. What question or...
By YNC member Krissia Wallbach-Massai (Brazil) The ISN Young Nephrologists Committee (YNC) is pleased to announce a fantastic program of activities for WCN’23 in Bangkok! After a long COVID-19-imposed break, we can finally meet in person again – and we are so excited about it! Despite having worked together on many projects over the past few...
Sa-Wad-Dee Ka! Welcome to Krung Thep (Bangkok), Thailand, future WCN'23 delegates! My name is Sinee. In Thailand, we usually go by our first names since our last ones are often long and more difficult to remember or pronounce. Yes, the pronunciation of Thai last names is difficult even for us! So don’t worry; we will certainly...
I first heard about the ISN when I began my senior residency training in nephrology in 2015. I was intrigued by the activities but coming from an LMIC and being a trainee, I thought I wouldn't be able to afford the membership fee. I couldn't believe it when I found out that membership was...
As a young nephrologist interested in clinical research, the World Congress of Nephrology 2023 in Bangkok really appeals. It promises to be a professionally rewarding experience with some very interesting sessions in store. I'm looking forward to both the scientific program and connecting with other researchers – all in an exciting, exotic location! Biomarkers are predicted...
The "Professor Donal O'Donoghue, Global Kidney Policy Forum: Focus on Oceania and South East Asia" will be held on March 30 from 8 a.m. to 12.10 p.m. local time at the World Congress of Nephrology 2023. The meeting brings together decision-makers and stakeholders, including WHO representatives, patients, and internationally renowned nephrologists. Discover the complete Global...
Yot Teerawattananon will present "Dispelling the Myths of Providing Dialysis in Low- and Middle-income Countries" at WCN'23 at 5 p.m. ICT on Thursday, March 30. We talked to Yot Teerawattananon about his role in developing a public health assessment program in Thailand and asked him for a sneak preview of his congress talk and its...
Dear ISN community, It has been a truly rewarding year at the helm of ISN activities. As COVID-19-related restrictions gradually declined in most countries, it was a joy to welcome delegates onsite and virtually at WCN'22 in Malaysia - the country's first international event of the year. In-person events continued to gain momentum throughout the year...
Bringing Global Kidney Health to the Forefront: ISN Advocacy Update on WHO collaborations; WKD; Dialysis Roundtable; Patient Advocacy, and More Welcome members and allies to Bridging the Gaps, the ISN’s quarterly update on how we advocate and collaborate with patients and partners to address the global burden of kidney disease. I am writing to you at...
Every year, the ISN supports hundreds of professionals from around the globe with grant opportunities that give access to education, training, and partnerships to help improve kidney care and reduce the impact of kidney disease worldwide. This would not be possible without the support of our global kidney health community. Here are some ways individuals like...
Please join us in congratulating the ISN 2023 Award winners: Professor Carol Pollock - the Alfred Newton Richards Award The Alfred Newton Richards Award recognizes outstanding basic research in kidney-related fields. This year’s winner, Professor Carol Pollock, is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Sydney in Sydney, Australia. She comments, "I am incredibly honored...
Now available: 1 CME credit with the completion of the Kidney Stone Course for ISN members Kidney stones are a common condition, which causes significant morbidity for patients, has a high recurrence rate, and can lead to unfavourable outcomes like chronic kidney disease. To prevent stone recurrence and associated complications, it is essential to recognize underlying metabolic...
Bringing Global Kidney Health to the Forefront: ISN Advocacy Update on WHO collaborations; WKD; Dialysis Roundtable; Patient Advocacy, and More Welcome members and allies to Bridging the Gaps, the ISN’s quarterly update on how we advocate and collaborate with patients and partners to address the global burden of kidney disease. While kidney disease's mortality rate continues...
The ISN is calling for expressions of interest or nominations for leadership positions on committees and working groups starting at the World Congress of Nephrology 2023. Take the lead in steering ISN initiatives in your field of interest. Apply for leadership positions by Friday, September 30: Advocacy Working Group, Deputy Chair Core Programs Committee, Deputy Chair Clinical Research Program...
Nominate the next ISN President-Elect & 10 Regional Board Deputy Chairs/Councilors NOMINATIONS DEADLINE NOW: SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 Nominate, or be nominated as, a candidate for 2023-25: ISN President-Elect (1 vacancy), or ISN Regional Board Deputy Chair/Councilor (1 vacancy in each of the 10 ISN regions) The next ISN leadership election for ISN President-Elect and Regional Board Deputy Chairs/Councilors in all...
Dr. Muhammad Mohsin Riaz, Ali Fatima Hospital/Abu Umara Medical & Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan. I am a nephrologist from Lahore, Pakistan – an LMIC country according to the World Bank. Universal health insurance has only recently been launched in some provinces in Pakistan, revolutionizing the health system. Before that, access to health care was a...
