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Better leaders for better global kidney care: Meet the new ISN Emerging Leaders  

A new cohort of rising kidney care leaders has joined the ISN Emerging Leaders Program (ELP). The ISN is excited to work with the new cohort toward advancing kidney care in ways that support nephrologists and their patients worldwide.   Over the next two years, this cohort of emerging leaders will train in leadership, collaborative problem-solving, and active engagement with ISN initiatives, translating global vision into...

January 12, 2026ELP, Grants, NewsRead more...

ISN Emerging Leaders spotlight the role of non-physician health workers in kidney care 

Kidney International Reports® has published a paper from the ISN Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) Cohort 3, “Expanding kidney care: How non-physician health workers can address the global CKD crisis.”   The publication explores how non-physician health workers — such as community health workers and nurses — can help close critical gaps in chronic kidney disease prevention...

October 27, 2025ELP, Grants, JournalsRead more...

From promising nephrologists to drivers of change: ELP members shaping the future of kidney care 

The ISN Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) develops leadership potential to drive change in global kidney health. Since its launch, it has become a catalyst for early-career nephrologists and researchers to champion advocacy, expand research, and foster innovation in kidney care worldwide.  Hurry – apply for the ISN Emerging Leaders Program by September 15!  Here are some...

September 1, 2025ELP, Grants, NewsRead more...

Emerging leaders in action: ELP cohort 3 advances dialogue on CKD diagnostics access worldwide 

A recent editorial by members of the ISN Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) cohort 3, published in Kidney International Reports®, explores urgent global disparities in chronic kidney disease (CKD) diagnostics. The piece highlights barriers to early detection—such as limited access to basic testing, biopsy services, and genetic evaluation—and proposes a tiered strategy to address these...

July 28, 2025ELP, Grants, NewsRead more...

From emerging leaders to kidney health trailblazers: Where are they now — and could you be next? 

The ISN Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) fosters leadership potential to drive change in global kidney health. Since its launch, the ELP has become a springboard for early-career nephrologists and researchers to lead initiatives, shape policy, and influence the future of nephrology both locally and globally.  Applications for the ISN Emerging Leaders Program are open! Apply...

July 14, 2025ELP, Grants, NewsRead more...

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...

June 30, 2025Education, ELP, NewsRead more...

Nurturing kidney health leaders: Applications open for the 4th cohort of ISN Emerging Leaders  

The ISN Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) provides early-career professionals with an exceptional opportunity to develop influential voices to shape kidney care locally, regionally, and globally.  “I wanted to be a stronger leader and to advocate better for kidney health,” shares Robert Kalyesubula (Uganda), a member of the first ELP cohort that launched in 2021 and...

June 16, 2025ELP, Grants, NewsRead more...

Advancing Ultrasound-guided Catheter Placement in Peru Through the ISN Educational Ambassadors Program 

The ISN Educational Ambassadors Program (EAP) recently supported a training at the Almenara Hospital in Lima, Peru.  Led by ISN Educational Ambassador Martin Kächele from the Ulm University Hospital in Germany, the training emphasized reducing reliance on additional tests, such as X-rays or permeabilization, while improving patient outcomes through accurate catheter placement.    Training participants practice catheter...

December 9, 2024ELP, Grants, NewsRead more...

Who Are the ISN Emerging Leaders Cohort 3 Members and How Are They Progressing in the Program?

In April 2024, Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) participants (cohort 3) officially started their term at WCN'24 in Buenos Aires. Learn more about ELP cohort 3 members Over the next two years, they will engage in collaborative leadership and problem-solving training to learn to meaningfully impact global kidney health initiatives. Each ELP member has been appointed as an...

September 2, 2024ELP, Grants, NewsRead more...

Advancing #Green Nephrology: Strategies and Insights From ISN Emerging Leaders Cohorts Published in Scientific Journals 

The paper "Climate Change, Kidney Health, and Environmentally Sustainable Kidney Care" by ISN Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) cohort 2 members has been published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN).   Read the paper here  The cohort conducted a cross-sectional survey to:   Understand knowledge, attitudes, and practices among healthcare professionals concerning the link between climate...

June 3, 2024ELP, Grants, News, ResearchRead more...

Attend Scientific Sessions and Talks by ISN Grants at WCN’24 to Discover How They Impact Kidney Care in Low Resource Settings. Haven’t Registered Yet? There’s Still Time!

Attend interactive sessions, presentations, and discussions highlighting ISN Grants to understand the transformative efforts underway to address kidney health challenges worldwide and enjoy discovering the tangible outcomes. These sessions foster connection within the international kidney care community and can inspire you to get involved in making a positive change in global kidney health. Register for the congress...

March 18, 2024ELP, Fellowship, Grants, News, Sister Renal Centers, Sister Transplant Centers, WCNRead more...

A Global Cohort Shaping the Future of Kidney Health: Announcing the 2024 Emerging Leaders 

The ISN is delighted to introduce its 2024 Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) participants. The ELP Steering Committee reviewed many deserving applications and selected thirteen ISN members from seven ISN regions for the third ELP cohort. Find out more about the new cohort here. Please join us in congratulating: Ana Catalina Alvarez Elias, Mexico/USA Becky Mingyao Ma, Hong Kong Carmen Elena E....

January 9, 2024ELP, Grants, NewsRead more...

Read the Latest ISN Journal Editorial Selections

Kidney International® Repurposing Drugs for Diseases Associated With Podocyte Dysfunction Due to recent advances in understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying podocyte injury, there is potential for repurposing already approved therapeutics for treating these disorders. This mini-review explores the complexities of repurposing drugs for kidney treatment, emphasizing the importance of extensive testing, emerging technologies, early intervention,...

September 18, 2023ELP, Journals, News, ResearchRead more...

ELP Cohort 2 Member Divya Bajpai’s Animation on Everyday Actions to Reduce Her Carbon Footprint

Watch the Video here. Divya Bajpai's says: "The ISN Emerging Leaders Program has inspired me to think about how to improve kidney health globally. One of the many ways to help advance kidney care worldwide is to make it more sustainable. It was a shock when I realized how my day-to-day activities were damaging the planet and contributing to an...

September 4, 2023ELP, Grants, NewsRead more...

Help Identify Practice and Research Priorities in Sustainable Kidney Care: Take Part in a Survey on Climate Change and Kidney Diseases

The members of the second cohort of the ISN Emerging Leaders Program invite you to participate in a survey to gauge the impact of climate change on the health of people with kidney diseases and the environmental burden of kidney care practices. Take the survey here. This survey is open to anyone involved in caring for...

September 4, 2023ELP, NewsRead more...

“The Stepping Stone It Gives You as an Individual is Just Phenomenal. Don’t Hesitate  –  Just Apply!”: Elliot Koranteng Tannor on His Experience in the First ELP Cohort

Elliot Koranteng Tannor (Ghana) applied for the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) to build on his existing leadership skills and learn more from experts. In this short video, find out how the ELP has benefited Elliot Tannor. He comments, "Leadership…is not only about what you do in the clinic..but how you connect…collaborate, and how you are able...

August 22, 2023ELP, Grants, NewsRead more...

“A Unique Experience With Involvement That Extends Far Beyond the Official Duration of the Program”: ELP Cohort 1 in Kidney International Reports®

"Nurturing Global Leadership, Advocacy, Research, and Collegiality: The Unique Experience of the International Society of Nephrology Emerging Leaders Program," by the first ISN Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) cohort, presents a collective account of the program's activities and the skills and lessons learned from participating. The ELP members state that the most valuable impact of the...

August 22, 2023ELP, Grants, NewsRead more...

“The Emerging Leaders Program Has Made Me a Better Person and a Better Nephrologist”: Viviane Calice-Silva on Her Experience in the First ELP Cohort

Viviane Calice-Silva (Brazil) applied for the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) because she wanted to learn skills required to become a leader in kidney care. In this short video, find out how the ELP has benefited Dr. Calice-Silva.  She comments, "The ELP has made me a better person, a better nephrologist, and it has impacted…my work in...

July 17, 2023ELP, Featured, Grants, NewsRead more...

“It Deals With Most Things We Never Learned In School”: Hear How the ISN Emerging Leaders Program Benefited Cohort Member Robert Kalyesubula and Get Inspired to Apply

Robert Kalyesubula (Uganda) applied for the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) because he wanted to learn how to be a better leader and advocate for kidney health from leaders he admired. Find out all the ways the ELP has benefited Dr. Kalyesubula in this short video.   Dr. Kalyesubula was accepted to the first cohort of the...

July 3, 2023ELP, Grants, NewsRead more...

ISN Emerging Leaders Members and Kidney International® Collaborate to Promote Green Nephrology

Kidney International® has partnered with members of the ISN Emerging Leaders 2022 Program* (ISN-ELP 2022) to launch a series of mini reviews on green nephrology. Read the editorial here. "Green Nephrology: A Series of Mini Reviews on Minimizing the Environmental Impact of Kidney Health Care" aims to: Increase awareness of the environmental impact of health care within the...

July 3, 2023ELP, Grants, Journals, NewsRead more...