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Sharpen your scientific writing skills: Apply now for the ISN Scientific Writing Course in Mombasa 

You may have important data, but unless your research is communicated clearly and effectively, its impact is limited. The ISN Scientific Writing Course (SWC) is designed to help you turn your research into clear, compelling scientific writing that gets published and makes an impact.   Applications are now open for ISN members for this year’s Africa-focused...

Meet new ISN Young Nephrologists Committee members 

The ISN Young Nephrologists Committee (ISN YNC) brings together early-career kidney care professionals from around the world, each contributing novel insights and energy to the future of global kidney care. We spoke with four new members about their backgrounds, motivations, and the challenges they're working to overcome.  Ana Flavia Moura  Professor of Internal Medicine at the...

What does the ISN-GKHA tell us about global dialysis trends?  

Why do millions of people worldwide still face limited access to dialysis despite advances in kidney care?  This urgent question was at the heart of the recent ISN-GKHA webinar: “Global variations in hemodialysis access and outcomes – insights for improving kidney care worldwide,” based on two extensive global studies informed by 2023 ISN-Global Kidney Health...

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...

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...

Transforming transplant care in Nepal: The impact of the ISN–TTS Sister Transplant Centers Program 

Members of the transplant teams from Nepal and Newcastle, during a clinical observer visit to the UK  Since joining the ISN–TTS Sister Transplant Centers (STC) Program in 2017, the Shahid Dharmabhakta National Transplant Center (SDNTC) (formerly known as the Human Organ Transplant Center) in Nepal has undergone a remarkable transformation. Its partnership with the Freeman...

Spotlight on SEN: How the ISN became a key ally in growing Ecuador’s nephrology community   

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 community has profoundly influenced my education and practice”: ISN Mentee shaping kidney care in the Balkans 

Mirha Pjanic, a nephrology trainee from Bosnia and Herzegovina, is mentored by Nikolina Basic-Jukic from Zagreb, Croatia, with additional guidance from Mirna Aleckovic-Halilovic from the University Clinical Center in Tuzla — Dr. Pjanic’s home institution.   She shares, "Being a member of the ISN community has profoundly influenced my education and practice of renal medicine at...

RAASi therapy made practical: A unified call to action and a ready-to-use clinical toolkit 

“Optimization of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone inhibitor therapies for evidence-based indications: A call to action from the cardio-kidney community,” a new joint commentary led by the ISN and partnering organizations, has been published in Kidney International Reports®, the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology, and ESC Heart Failure.  Read the full commentary  Although essential for managing chronic kidney disease, heart...

ISN Journal summaries on making CKD research accessible to patients and pregnancy outcomes in kidney transplant recipients 

Kidney International®  Identifying strategies for disseminating research to patients with chronic kidney disease and caregivers: a workshop report   Research on chronic kidney disease (CKD) is often inaccessible to patients and caregivers, limiting its influence on care and decision-making.   A workshop involving patients, caregivers, and health professionals identified three key strategies to improve dissemination: making research engaging and...

In memory of David Pugsley

Roger Pugsley (left) and David Pugsley (right) Photograph courtesy of Sidcot School The ISN honors the memory of David Pugsley, who passed away in March 2025. Dr. Pugsley was a practicing nephrologist in Adelaide, Australia. As a longstanding ISN member, he founded and chaired the ISN Committee of Renal Disease in Indigenous and Minority Populations in...

ISN champions kidney health at WHA78 through strategic advocacy and global dialogue

Brussels — May 28, 2025 The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) marked a historic week at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78), signaling growing momentum for global kidney health. At the ISN–Devex event held during WHA78, ISN President Marcello Tonelli (second from right) shares his perspectives Leading a powerful multi-stakeholder constituency statement and a high-level event co-hosted with...

ISN around the world: Strengthening kidney care from Vienna to Maceió this June

From Europe to Asia and Latin America, ISN leaders are spotlighting global kidney health throughout June. Whether sharing the latest research, building partnerships, or amplifying regional voices, these engagements help elevate the global conversation on equitable kidney care. Where to find the ISN this June ISN President-Elect Liz Lightstone will be involved in two meetings:  UK Kidney...

Honor those transforming kidney care: Nominate a candidate for the ISN 2026 Awards by June 13 

By nominating an outstanding peer, you’re recognizing their achievements and helping to drive progress and elevate the global standard of care for people living with kidney disease. Dr. Adeera Levin, recipient of the 2024 Jean Hamburger Award, captured the spirit of this work: “Knowing that you can help take better care of people and answer important...

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...

ISN Journal summaries on membranous nephropathy and disaster management

Kidney International® Designing clinical trials for the treatment of membranous nephropathy in the anti-PLA2R era: Results of a NephCure membranous nephropathy workshop Membranous nephropathy (MN) is a leading cause of adult nephrotic syndrome, and anti-PLA2R antibodies are now recognized as key biomarkers reflecting disease activity in many patients. At a 2023 NephCure workshop, experts discussed how to...

Detect CKD before it’s too late — use new toolbox to launch an early detection program

A new addition to the ISN-KDIGO CKD Early Identification & Intervention Toolkit offers step-by-step guidance for setting up and maintaining chronic kidney disease (CKD) early detection and intervention initiatives. Discover the new toolbox The “Starting and Sustaining Early CKD Detection and Intervention Programs Toolbox” outlines essential components for program design, from identifying at-risk populations and selecting...

How the ISN-Global Kidney Health Atlas is growing a global community for optimal kidney care

Through robust data collection, international collaboration, and practical insights, the 2023 ISN-Global Kidney Health Atlas (ISN-GKHA) continues to drive progress in kidney care worldwide. This essential resource maps the availability and quality of kidney health services globally, helping kidney care professionals shape policy, support advocacy, guide research priorities, and identify service gaps, all toward...

Just days left! Apply by June 1 to bring valuable interventional nephrology skills to your region 

Advance your career, gain hands-on experience, and bring essential interventional nephrology skills back to your community with an ISN Interventional Nephrology (IN) Scholarship.  Read the full guidelines and eligibility requirements   These scholarships support early-career nephrologists from low-, lower-middle, or upper-middle-income countries with practical training through two courses:  Foundation course (2–4 weeks): Focused on specific interventional procedures, with...