Events

It’s Showtime! WCN’22 Raising-the-Curtain Sessions Launch Today! 

Welcome to the start of an invigorating week of science, education, and networking at the World Congress of Nephrology 2022.  February 21-27 – The week ahead at a glance:  Monday: ISN Raising-the-Curtain sessions  Tuesday: ISN Raising-the-Curtain sessions  Wednesday: The Professor Donal O’Donoghue, Global Kidney Policy Forum   Thursday:  Pre-congress courses   Friday-Sunday:    World Congress of Nephrology 2022 Scientific Program  Registration for the...

Deadline Extension: More Time to Get Involved in the ISN Frontiers Meeting in Bergamo, Italy – Submit Your Abstract Until March 2 

The new deadline for abstract submissions and travel grant applications is March 2, 2022.  Submit your abstract here.   Take advantage of a rare opportunity to present your research work to clinicians, scientists, academics, and general practitioners from around the world at the ISN Frontiers Meeting ‘Complement-related kidney diseases: classification, genetics, and treatment.'   This meeting is accredited by...

A Few Days Left to Pick a Winner: Watch and Vote for the Finalists in the ISN Community Film Event Before February 26 

Watch the shortlisted films and cast your vote here!  The seven films competing for the 2022 ISN Community Best Film award present unsung heroes – all winners for overcoming difficult circumstances and helping raise awareness of kidney health issues.  Which of these seven films will be honored as the overall winner? Your vote helps decide the...

Your Choice Counts: Watch the Finalists in the ISN Community Film Event and Vote for the Winner  

Watch the shortlisted films and cast your vote here!  The deadline to cast a vote in the 2022 ISN Community Best Film is February 26.  From a game-changing service providing nocturnal hemodialysis in a home-training dialysis unit in Australia to international workshops benefitting young people living with Alport Syndrome in the UK, these films present the...

One Week Remaining to Share Your Work at the ISN Frontiers Meeting in Bergamo, Italy: Submit an Abstract Before February 16 

The ISN Frontiers Meeting, ‘Complement-related kidney diseases: classification, genetics, and treatment,' offers researchers a rare opportunity to showcase their work on this specialty topic and raise their profile in the field.   Share and present your research to clinicians, scientists, academics, and general practitioners from around the world. Submit your abstract here.   Accepted abstracts will be presented as...

Coming Soon – Your Pre-Congress Preview 

Look out for the latest pre-congress newsletter in your inbox next week, featuring sneak previews of prominent WCN’22 speakers outlining a compelling range of scientific topics:  Brenda Hemmelgarn on shared decision-making to treat chronic kidney disease  Lydia Kamaruzaman on improving kidney function testing   Frances Mortimer on sustainable kidney care  Kar Hui Ng on the genetic causes of kidney disease in...

Countdown to the Congress: WCN’22 Takes Place in Two Weeks – See You There!

Thousands of your colleagues, from over 119 countries, have already registered for the World Congress of Nephrology 2022 (WCN'22).   In addition to the full scientific program taking place virtually, the Malaysian kidney care community will be able to attend in-person sessions and activities. All content will be broadcast on the virtual platform and available on-demand.  Join...

Cast Your Vote Now! Watch the Finalists and Vote for the 2022 Best Film Award in the ISN Community Film Event

Online voting for the 2022 ISN Community Best Film opens today, January 24. Watch the shortlisted films and cast your vote here! The film event jury has selected six finalists from the 22 films received for the 2022 edition. The ISN warmly invites you to watch these personal and powerful accounts that help raise awareness of...

Abstract Submissions and Travel Grant Applications for the ISN Frontiers Meeting on Infections and the Kidney Now Open

The ISN Frontiers Meeting in New Delhi, India will focus on bi-directional relationships between infections and kidney diseases. The meeting will take place from September 22 to 25, 2022. Discover the four-day program here. More than ever, it is urgent to understand better the complex relationship between infections and kidney diseases to develop effective treatments. Share...

Share Your Work at the ISN Frontiers Meeting in Bergamo, Italy: Submit an Abstract Before February 16

The ISN Frontiers Meeting, ‘Complement-related kidney diseases: classification, genetics, and treatment,' offers researchers a rare opportunity to showcase their work on this specialty topic. Submit your abstract here. Accepted abstracts will be presented as posters and published in Kidney International Reports. In addition, the ISN invites its members from low-resource countries to apply for a travel grant to attend the meeting. Find out...

Attend the Professor Donal O’Donoghue Global Kidney Policy Forum 2022

The ISN is pleased to host the Professor Donal O'Donoghue, Global Kidney Policy Forum: Building Healthier Sustainable Communities to Safeguard Kidney Health, at the World Congress of Nephrology 2022. The GKPF will take place online on Wednesday, February 23, from 3 p.m. to 6:55 p.m. Malaysian Standard Time (MYT). The meeting brings together decision-makers and...

Attend the ISN Frontiers Meeting in Bergamo, Italy

The ISN 2022 Frontiers Meeting ‘Complement-related kidney diseases: classification, genetics, and treatment’, Bergamo, Italy, 23/06/2022-25/06/2022, has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 17 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Join the ISN and the Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research and get involved: Share your work - submit your abstract here. Accepted abstracts will be...

Last Chance to Share Your Kidney Health Story on a Global Platform – Deadline for ISN Community Film Event Submissions is Midnight CET Tonight

Your short film highlighting the everyday challenges in the lives of those in your community living with kidney conditions can raise awareness to help improve patient outcomes worldwide. Submit your film here before midnight CET tonight, January 10, 2022. Previous editions have demonstrated the potential to live well with kidney diseases through accounts of dialysis and transplant...

Connect with the International Nephrology Community at WCN’22 – Register at the Regular Rate Until January 26

Join the thousands of delegates who have already confirmed their presence at the 2022 World Congress of Nephrology (WCN'22) – register now for an outstanding program of science, education, and networking opportunities. Why register now? You benefit from the regular rate when you register before midnight CET, January 26, 2022. After this date, late registration...

Discover Key Speakers at the ISN Frontiers Meeting on Infections and the Kidney in New Delhi, India

The ISN Frontiers Meeting in New Delhi will focus on bi-directional relationships between infections and kidney diseases. Discover the four-day program here. More than ever, the need to better understand the complex relationship between infections and kidney diseases and develop effective treatments is urgent.: Join a global panel of clinical and scientific experts in the endeavor to...

Register for the ISN Frontiers Meeting in Bergamo, Italy, at the Early Bird Rate

Register here to benefit from the early bird registration fee. ‘Complement-related kidney diseases: classification, genetics, and treatment,' an ISN Frontiers Meeting co-hosted by the Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research, will take place June 23-25, 2022. Explore the program here. Get involved: Submit your abstract here. Accepted abstracts will be presented as posters and published in Kidney International Reports. ISN members from low-resource...

Deadline Extension – Submit Your Film to the ISN Community Film Event Before January 10, 2022

To allow more people the opportunity to share a story with the ISN community, the deadline to submit a film has been extended to January 10, 2022. Engage with a global audience, increase awareness of kidney diseases, positively impact the lives of kidney disease patients: Submit a film to the ISN Community Film Event here. Discover...

Register Now to Enjoy an Outstanding Program at WCN’22’: Regular Fees Apply Until January 26, 2022

What's in store at WCN'22? WCN'22 offers a state-of-the-art scientific program and many other unmissable features, including: Raising-the-Curtain Sessions Designed to connect communities from different parts of the world in the run-up to the congress, WCN's Raising-the-Curtain Sessions provide a platform for ISN Collective-Member Societies and other regional societies to highlight local issues and globally shared challenges...