Education

Delivering kidney care without harming the planet 

In this thought-provoking episode of the ISN Global Kidney Care Podcast, Winston Fung, Isabelle Ethier, and Caroline Stigant explore how kidney care contributes to climate change and what can be done to reduce its carbon footprint while maintaining high-quality outcomes.   Find out how:  Plastic waste adds up: Peritoneal dialysis alone generates over 30,000 tons of PVC...

What do you know about cardiorenal syndrome? Take the test! 

Did you know the heart and kidneys are so closely connected that dysfunction in one can wreak havoc on the other?  Explore this relationship and test your knowledge of cardiorenal syndrome in a new ISN Tweetorial.  Access more resources on this topic through the ISN-led Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Initiative.  The Tweetorial is supported by Boehringer Ingelheim.   

New modules to help you better manage pregnancy in women with CKD  

The ISN Pregnancy and Disease Toolkit has been expanded with three new modules to support clinicians managing complex cases in this critical area:  Pregnancy-related acute kidney injury   Postpartum follow-up and care  Management of pregnancy hypertension and preeclampsia  These evidence-based resources are ideal for personal learning or teaching others and aim to improve outcomes for mothers and babies worldwide.  Access...

Supporting members to strengthen kidney care where it’s needed most 

Delegates and faculty at the “ISN Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases” in Nairobi, Kenya  As part of its commitment to supporting members to strengthen global kidney care, the ISN hosted its latest “Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases” in Nairobi, Kenya, from May 16–17, 2025, in collaboration with the Kenya Renal Association.  🔗 Find out more about...

New! Case-based onconephrology video series: Expand your expertise in complex cancer-related kidney disease cases  

The ISN, in collaboration with the American Society of Onconephrology (ASON), has launched the new “Onconephrology Case Presentation Series” — now available at the ISN Academy.  This case-based video series spotlights challenging real-world scenarios at the intersection of cancer and kidney care, helping clinicians sharpen their diagnostic and management skills in this evolving field.  Case 1:...

Share your AI expertise in nephrology at the ISN Academy – apply now!  

The ISN Academy is launching a new series featuring artificial intelligence (AI)-driven innovations in nephrology. If you're working on an AI-related project, this is your chance to present your work in a 10–15-minute session followed by a recorded interview. Selected presentations will become part of the ISN Academy’s educational resources.    Topics include AI in kidney...

ISN members: Apply to ISN’s expert-led primer courses in GN in Prague and Taipei – free registration and travel grants available 

Applications are now open for upcoming editions of ISN’s Primer Course in Glomerular Disease, designed for trainees and early-career clinicians. Open exclusively to ISN members, the course offers free registration and a select number of travel grants. Attendance is by application only, with limited spots available. September 2025: Prague, Czech Republic, prior to the International Symposium on...

New ISN Academy course: “Rare Kidney Diseases – MGRS and Amyloidosis”

The ISN Academy presents a comprehensive new course on monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance (MGRS) and amyloidosis, designed to equip healthcare professionals with critical knowledge on these rare but impactful conditions. Access the course here It features case-based, 20-minute recorded talks on key topics, including: The pathogenesis, diagnosis, and classification of MGRS subtypes—such as MIDD, PGNMID, C3G,...

WCN’25 on demand: Top global experts, hot topics, unlimited learning

Explore hundreds of hours of captivating WCN'25 content at the ISN Academy, or relive your in-person experience. Learn from more than 249 global experts and elevate your expertise! WCN'25 content is available for purchase for non-members. ISN members enjoy unlimited access to WCN'25 content on demand: ISN Members — visit the Academy  (Join/renew your ISN...

Discover the ISN Academy’s Top 10 Most Accessed Resources of 2024

Explore the ISN Academy's most popular resources of 2024 — from essential curricula to engaging webinars and case-based sessions. This content is helping to shape global kidney care and advance knowledge across the field. Make the most of these opportunities to enhance your own professional expertise! Kidney Supportive Care and Conservative Kidney Management Curriculum Electrolytes and...

Bridging the Gaps in Obstetric Kidney Care: Listen to the Podcast on the ISN “Train-the-Trainer” Program   

The latest episode of the ISN Global Kidney Care Podcast spotlights the “Train-the-Trainer” program for pregnancy and kidney disease, a pioneering initiative designed to address critical gaps in obstetric kidney care education worldwide.    Listen to the podcast here  Shilpanjali Jesudason (Australia) and Rasha Shemies (Egypt) discuss how the program brought together a diverse group of...

Celebrating Excellence: Meet Eleven New ISN-Named Fellows

The ISN congratulates its newest ISN-Named Fellows: Megan Borkum and Neeru Agarwal for ISN-ACT (clinical trials) Rajitha A. Abeysekera for SharE-RR (registries) Somkanya Tungsanga, Nivedita Kamath, Victoria Nkunu, Caner Alparslan, Viviane Calice-Silva, Abduzhappar Gaipov, Anna Francis and Maria Pippias, for ISN-GKHA (ISN-Global Kidney Health Atlas) Learn more about our ISN-Named Fellows here These early-career ISN members were approved as ISN-Named...

ISN Members — Submit Your AI Projects to Be Featured on the ISN Academy! 

Are you exploring the potentially transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in kidney care? The ISN Academy invites ISN members to submit their innovative AI-related projects for an opportunity to be featured in a new educational series. Find out more and submit your proposal here Selected contributors will deliver a 10–15-minute presentation and participate in a...

Catch Up at the ISN Academy and Discover What’s in Store for 2025 

The ISN Academy is committed to delivering high-quality educational resources to kidney health professionals worldwide. This fall, we've hosted a range of impactful webinars featuring simultaneous translation that have resonated with our community, including:  Unlocking the Future: Artificial Intelligence in Dialysis    Natural Disasters and Nephrology: Geographic Impacts, Organizational Responses, and International Insights    Advancements and Innovations in IgA...

“Bringing Cutting-edge Science to All Parts of the World” – Listen to the Podcast on the ISN Continuing Medical Education Program 

In this episode, CME Program committee member Urmila Anandh discusses the value of the ISN Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program with CME committee deputy chair Adrian Liew. ISN Fellowship committee chair Rümeyzameza Kazancioglu, who has spoken at numerous ISN-supported meetings, and Jaime Restrepo, a Latin America Regional Board member and CME Program recipient, also...

Building Skills for Young Researchers One ISN Webinar at a Time – Register for November’s Session!

By Ahad Qayyum (Pakistan) The ISN has long considered capacity-building and education for young nephrologists a key priority. The Young Nephrologists Committee (YNC) has played a significant role in ISN initiatives that help its members improve their scientific writing skills, interpret data, and build a professional network. Recent initiatives include an ongoing webinar series to...

Back to School With the ISN Academy: Elevate Your Knowledge With Our Comprehensive Courses

As the new academic year begins, the ISN Academy is excited to welcome lifelong learners to enhance their expertise and advance their careers in kidney care with the ISN's comprehensive curriculums and courses for all levels. Access all ISN Academy courses and curriculums Here's a glimpse of what's on offer: POCUS Curriculum Course overview: Training program that...

Jonathan Barratt and Richard Lafayette on Evolving Treatments in IgAN: Listen to the Podcast!

Join Jonathan Barratt (UK) and Richard Lafayette (US) as they explore the challenges of treating patients with IgA nephropathy (IgAN), especially younger individuals. Listen here With new medications now available, navigating treatment options has become more complex. Professor Lafayette presents a compelling case study from his practice, highlighting the real-world challenges of managing IgAN. This podcast is...

Two New ISN Global Kidney Care Podcasts on Peritoneal Dialysis Practices and Advancing Expertise Through the Educational Ambassadors Program – Catch Up Now! 

The Peritoneal Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study (PDOPPS) is designed to advance the understanding of optimal practices for PD patients worldwide. Hear from DOPPS Program Scientific Director Roberto Pecoits-Filho in conversation with ISPD President Edwina Brown and PDOPPS International Steering Committee members Jeffrey Perl and Jenny Shen. Listen here Recorded live at WCN '24 in...