Your work has helped move kidney care forward. Could it be time for that contribution to receive international recognition? Professional recognition is more than a title. It can signal to colleagues and patients that an igloball professional community has acknowledged your work, experience, and commitment to kidney care. The Fellow of the International Society of Nephrology...
Want to stay at the forefront of global kidney health, deepen your expertise, collaborate with peers worldwide, and access opportunities that can move your career forward? In 2027, the ISN is making membership even more accessible to kidney health professionals around the world, while continuing to provide the benefits, resources and opportunities members value. Explore the...
Faculty and delegates at the ISN Primer Course in Renal Pathology in Montevideo, Uruguay The ISN is pleased to welcome the Uruguayan Society of Nephrology (SUN) as its newest Collective-member society, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing kidney care in Latin America. By joining the ISN as a collective-member society, the SUN formalizes a partnership centered on knowledge exchange, education, and stronger connections across the...
ISN membership is more than a subscription; it's your place in the leading global kidney health community. Whether you're early in your career or an established leader, the ISN connects you to people, resources and opportunities that challenge, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Join the ISN or renew your membership for the rest of 2026 at 50% off with promo code 50ISN26 In addition to discounted ISN events, ISN membership gives you access to: Kidney...
Reconnect with the resources, opportunities, and community that support your professional growth and help advance kidney health worldwide. For a limited time, ISN membership is available at 50% off for the remainder of 2026 with code 50ISN26. Join the ISN or renew your membership at 50% off Join or renew today to gain access to thousands of hours of educational content,...
The ISN is pleased to welcome the Nephrology Society of Fiji as its newest ISN Collective-member society, expanding a global network that helps kidney societies increase visibility, engage with the wider ISN community, and access member benefits. The new membership strengthens efforts to advance kidney care across the ISN Oceania and South East Asia region, including a recently formalized “5-Year Strategic Plan for Nephrology Capacity...
Participants at the ISN Affiliated meeting held during WCN’26 At WCN’26, the ISN Affiliated Societies Meeting brought together representatives from 30 national and regional nephrology societies* to discuss, network, and exchange on shared challenges and priorities in kidney health. The meeting, opened by ISN President Marcello Tonelli, was also the occasion for the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the...
TSN President Mai-Szu Wu and ISN President Marcello Tonelli sign a memorandum of understanding for TSN to become an ISN Collective-member society The ISN is pleased to welcome the Taiwan Society of Nephrology (TSN) as its newest Collective-member society, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing kidney care in the North and East Asia region. This partnership builds on...
The ISN has launched Kidney International Case ReportsTM (KICR), a new open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to high-quality case reports, focused reviews, and short clinical communications relevant to kidney care. The publication is led by Editor-in-Chief Swapnil Hiremath (University of Ottawa, Canada) and Deputy Editor Arvind Conjeevaram (Trustwell Hospitals, India). KICR is now accepting submissions. Find...
ISN membership runs from January to December — renew now to enjoy uninterrupted access in 2026! Through MYISN, members can access hundreds of hours of multi-lingual educational content at ISN Academy, explore the Kidney International® and Kidney International Reports® archives online, and use the member directory to connect with colleagues across regions. ISN membership also offers: Reduced...
Across all 10 ISN regions, hundreds of early-career nephrologists have chosen the ISN as their global professional home. ISN Trainee memberships offer one year of free membership followed by three years at a reduced price so that early-career kidney care professionals globally can access career-building opportunities and a collaborative network of peers. Choose the membership option...
The ISN is pleased to welcome the Hellenic Association of Independent Nephrologists (HASIN) as its newest Collective-member society, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing kidney care across Eastern and Central Europe. Collective membership offers societies greater global visibility and engagement through: ISN endorsement Priority consideration for hosting joint events Complimentary participation in the Global Village at the World Congress of Nephrology Individual members of...
The Fellow of the ISN (FISN) status recognizes sustained dedication to the global kidney community and the ISN’s mission. It highlights a strong commitment to advancing kidney care, mentoring the next generation of nephrologists, and making a lasting impact on global kidney health Awardees come from every corner of the globe — in 2025, 28% were from Western...
ISN membership connects you to a global community driving progress in kidney care worldwide. It’s now easier than ever to renew or join through the upgraded MYISN portal – designed to make your membership experience smoother, faster, and even more intuitive. With the new MYISN portal, you can: Renew your ISN membership in just a few...
SEN members during a kidney care campaign We caught up with Darío Jiménez Acosta, President of the Ecuadorian Society of Nephrology (SEN), to learn how SEN is advancing kidney care locally and strengthening global ties through the ISN as a Collective-member society. Tell us about SEN and its origins SEN has been active since 1990, organizing national...
The ISN has expanded its global network with the addition of the Libyan Society of Nephrology and Transplantation as an Affiliated Society. The ISN warmly welcomes the society and looks forward to close collaboration to advance equitable access to sustainable kidney care in Libya and globally. These new affiliations further strengthen the ISN’s network of...
The ISN is pleased to welcome the following new ISN Affiliated societies: Hellenic Association of Independent Nephrologists Nephrology Society of Botswana Palestine Society of Nephrology These new ties further strengthen ISN's growing network of over 120 affiliated societies across six continents, connecting more than 30,000 kidney-related healthcare professionals. These societies are crucial in expanding the ISN's knowledge base and...
At the recent WCN'25 in New Delhi, India, leaders from 17 of the ISN's 120 Affiliated societies* convened for the ISN Affiliated Societies Meeting. This important event provided a platform for representatives to network, share updates, and explore potential collaborations within ISN initiatives. Learning how kidney care practices differ across countries offered participants an enriching opportunity...
Nature Reviews Nephrology has published the paper “Fiji’s Rising Tide: The Growing Burden of Diabetic Kidney Disease on Emerging Nephrology Services” by Anis Ta’eed, Abhitesh Raj, Yogeshni Chandra, Shilpanjali Jesudason and Angus Ritchie. The commentary highlights the alarming rise of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) in Fiji, which threatens to overwhelm its emerging nephrology services....
In 2024, the ISN welcomed new Affiliated and Collective-member societies, extending opportunities for collaboration and innovation in kidney care. So far, this year's additions to the ISN Affiliated Society network include the Paediatric Nephrology Society of Bangladesh, the Oman Society of Nephrology and Transplantation, the Mali Nephrology Society, and the Croatian Renal Association, Learn about the...
