Events

Green Nephrology, Nanotechnology, Genome Editing, and Patient Advocacy: Discover the WCN’22 Plenary Topics and Speakers

Be part of a global gathering to exchange the latest in kidney science and clinical applications. Register for the 2022 World Congress of Nephrology (WCN'22) here. Join us for the WCN’22 plenary sessions to hear renowned speakers share valuable insights on diverse health issues in kidney care: Green Technologies in Dialysis/Green Nephrology Frances Mortimer, UK Advocacy for Kidney Disease:...

Put Your Story on the Map! Submit a Film to the ISN Community Film Event

The ISN Community Film Event, showcasing global stories on kidney care, now has an interactive map highlighting the diverse scope of the competition and offering a further opportunity for worldwide visibility. Explore the film event map here. The map charts the provenance of films entered in the competition since its launch in 2019. All future films...

Get Ready for the ISN Frontiers Meeting in Bergamo, Italy: Abstract and Travel Grant Submissions Open Today, Registration Opens October 25

The ISN Frontiers Meeting, ‘Complement-related kidney diseases: classification, genetics, and treatment’ will take place in Bergamo, Italy, from June 23-25, 2022. Accepted abstracts will be presented as posters at the meeting and published in Kidney International Reports. A selection of authors will present their abstracts orally. Submit your abstract here. The meeting is planned as an...

Watch the “Community Choice Film Selection” and Vote for Your Favorite

Six film entries to the 2021 ISN Community Film Event that narrowly missed the shortlist now have a chance to be shortlisted for the Best Film Award 2022. Watch and vote your favorite film for 2022 Community Choice Film Selection here. A kidney transplant patient who decides to become a doctor. Hemodialysis in Togo: a harbinger of death or...

Share a Story from Your Community: Submit a Film to the ISN Community Film Event

Raise awareness of issues affecting kidney patients and those who care for them by sharing their stories with a global audience at the ISN Community Film Event. Submit your film here. Shortlisted films will be screened during the ISN Community Film Event, taking place during WCN’22. The audience will vote for the Best Film Award 2022. The...

Prepare Your Abstract Submission and Travel Grant Application for the ISN Frontiers Meeting in Bergamo, Italy, from June 23-25, 2022

The ISN will shortly start accepting abstracts to the ISN Frontiers Meeting, ‘Complement-related kidney diseases: classification, genetics, and treatment’ on these topics. Accepted abstracts will be presented as posters at the meeting and published in Kidney International Reports. A selection of authors will present their abstracts orally.  The deadline is February 16, 2022. Find out more...

You Are Invited: Connect with the Global Kidney Community – Register for WCN’22

Registration for the 2022 World Congress of Nephrology (WCN'22) is now open: Register here. Be part of a global gathering to exchange the latest in kidney science and clinical applications. The congress will connect kidney health professionals through a robust virtual program to advance equitable kidney care worldwide. In-person activities in Kuala Lumpur will be announced if...

Reach a Global Audience: Two Days Left to Submit Your Abstract to WCN’22

Submit your abstract here before midnight, September 22, 2021. Abstracts accepted to the World Congress of Nephrology are published annually in a supplement to Kidney International Reports. Submit an abstract to WCN'22 for the chance to have your work reach a worldwide readership. The WCN’21 supplement was accessed almost 70 000 times within two months of publication...

Vote for a Winner in the “Community Choice Film Selection” Event

The Community Choice Film Selection presents a selection of the 2021 ISN Community Film Event entries that narrowly missed the shortlist. Watch the selection, get inspired by the stories, and vote for your favorite film here. Online voting will close on December 6, 2021. The 2022 Community Choice Film Selection winner will automatically become a finalist of the 2022 ISN...

Showcase Your Research: Only One Month Remaining to Submit an Abstract to WCN’22

Will you contribute to global kidney health by sharing your research and expertise at WCN'22? Watch WCN’22's Scientific Program Chair Robyn Langham's invitation to share your work at the congress here. Presenting abstracts at WCN'22 offers you the chance to gain professional recognition and receive valuable feedback from peers and experts, boosting the progress and reach...

Submit Your Film and Help Make the 4th ISN Community Film Event the Best So Far

Now in its fourth edition, the ISN Community Film Event has become an unmissable feature of the World Congress of Nephrology. In less than seven minutes, these stories can raise awareness, stimulate a conversation, and engage an audience on issues affecting patients with kidney diseases and those who care for them. Can you live a normal...

Raising Awareness Through Inspiring Tales of Resilience: The ISN Community Film Event

Relating personal stories of kidney health challenges and the resilience needed to face them raises awareness of the impact of poor kidney health on patients and their families and accentuates the necessity of equitable access to life-saving treatment. The ISN is currently inviting members to film an account of people living with or treating kidney...

WCN’22 Call for Abstracts – Present and Share Your Research

Submitting abstracts to WCN'22 offers you the chance to present on and exchange the latest in kidney-related research, boosting its progress and reach. Upload your abstract to share your work at one of the largest nephrology meetings and raise your profile within the kidney community. Submit Your Abstract If accepted, the WCN will present your work as...

Powerful Stories Raise Awareness: Submit Your Story to the ISN Community Film Event Before December 8, 2021

The ISN Community Film Event offers a chance to showcase real-world experience to engage with kidney health issues. Watch the 2021 finalists here. We invite ISN members to film an account of people living with or treating patients with kidney diseases: How have your patients coped with a kidney disease diagnosis? How have you cared for someone...

Watch the Community Choice Film Selection and Cast Your Vote

The 2022 Community Choice Film Selection presents engaging narratives that narrowly missed out on becoming finalists in the ISN Community Film Event. The selection offers an additional opportunity for the films to bring to public attention the challenges experienced by kidney disease patients and the healthcare professionals who care for them. Watch the selection and vote...