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ISN Members – Explore Specialized ISN Fellowship Opportunities Tailored to Your Expertise and Region –Apply by October 1!

In addition to the general ISN Fellowships available for members from lower, lower-middle, and upper-middle-income countries, the ISN collaborates with various organizations, regional societies, and partners to offer fellowships tailored to specific specializations and regions. The deadline to apply is October 1. Submit your application here. These include: The ISN-UHN ExpLoRe Home Dialysis Fellowships in dialysis Ravi Mehta ISN AKI...

July 15, 2024Fellowship, Grants, NewsRead more...

Global Environmental Sustainability in Kidney Care: The ISN GREEN-K Launch – Get Involved in Shaping the Future!

Members of the Global Environmental Evolution in Nephrology and Kidney Care (GREEN-K) Steering Committee presented a webinar on how the initiative seeks to support the urgent necessity and optimal outcomes of global environmentally sustainable kidney care (ESKC). Two sessions were held, attracting 144 participants from 61 countries. Watch the GREEN-K Launch webinar and access the...

July 15, 2024Initiatives, NewsRead more...

Latest ISN Journal Editorial Selections

Kidney International® Long-term Impact of Immediate Versus Deferred Antiretroviral Therapy on Kidney Health in People With HIV The long-term impact of prolonged antiretroviral therapy (ART) exposure on chronic kidney disease is unknown. To investigate this, the Strategic Timing of Antiretroviral Treatment trial randomized 4,684 ART-naïve adults with CD4 cell count under 500 cells/mm3 to immediate versus deferred...

July 15, 2024Journals, NewsRead more...

Metabolic Acidosis in CKD – to Treat or Not to Treat? Still an Unresolved Mystery

ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus contributor Sara Ksiazek summarizes the design and outcomes of one of the ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus's latest trial selections. The "Trial of the Month" is available in several languages, now including German. Read all global trial selections from the ISN-ACT initiative here. In addition, in the ISN 'Guide for Everyone' series, selected clinical trials...

July 15, 2024News, ResearchRead more...

Advancing Global Kidney Disease Diagnosis: The ISN Supports Attendance at Key Pathology Events in 2024

The ISN supported three ISN members (nephrologists and pathologists) to attend significant renal pathology events in person this year. Ntakirutimana Gervais (Rwanda), head pathologist at the was supported to attend the European Renal Pathology Course in the Netherlands, where he learned an integrated approach to assessing kidney biopsies. "The course was so impressive. I had the...

July 1, 2024Grants, News, Renal Pathology BursariesRead more...

ISN Educational Ambassador Leads Training on Urinary Sediment Analysis in Benin

The ISN supported ISN Educational Ambassador Dr. Giovanni B. Fogazzi (Italy) as the key presenter at the course "What the Urinary Sediment Can Tell Nephrologists," which was held at Cotonou in Benin Republic, West Africa from May 13-15, 2024. Past ISN Fellow Dr. Francis Lalya and ISN member Dr. Jacques Vigan (both from Benin)...

July 1, 2024Educational Ambassador, Grants, NewsRead more...

“Stronger in My Clinical Research Career” Through the ISN Mentorship Program – Apply as a Mentee by July 1

Dr. Anh Nguyen (Vietnam) was awarded 1st place in the ISN Mentorship Abstract Award for her submission, "Association of I/D Polymorphism of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Gene in Lupus Nephritis."   Read the full paper in the supplement to KI Reports on WCN'24 abstracts here Dr. Anh Nguyen is a nephrologist at Cho Ray Hospital and a senior...

July 1, 2024Grants, Mentorship, NewsRead more...

What Does Kidney Health Mean to You? Defining Kidney Health Together to Improve Patient Resources – Take the ISN Survey!

Take the two-minute survey here Toward ensuring our resources remain relevant and practical for patients, the ISN has developed a survey to gather definitions of 'kidney health' from the international kidney community. In addition, the ISN invites participants to share patient resources they would like to add to the "Resources for People Living With Kidney Disease"...

July 1, 2024Initiatives, NewsRead more...

Sharing a Valuable Tool to Assess Kidney Disease Risks: Meet the ISN Healthy Kidneys Champions and Join Their Efforts!

ISN Healthy Kidneys Champions - members of ISN’s regional boards- are leading the dissemination of the "Are Your Kidneys Healthy?" one-minute online quiz. This quiz, available in 26 languages, helps people understand their risk for kidney disease and know when to talk to their healthcare professional. Find out more about how ISN Healthy Kidneys Champions are promoting...

July 1, 2024Initiatives, NewsRead more...

Positioning Kidney Disease at the Forefront of the Global Health Agenda: Use and Share Free ISN Resources

The ISN is committed to highlighting kidney health in the global health agenda and actively advocates with the World Health Organization to prioritize kidney health as a critical noncommunicable disease (NCD). Earlier this year, Nature Reviews Nephrology published “Chronic Kidney Disease and the Global Public Health Agenda: An International Consensus,” highlighting kidney disease as a...

July 1, 2024Advocacy, News, WHORead more...

ISN Sister Renal Centers Partnership in Action: Improving Kidney Care in Nigeria

Faculty and UDUTHS management team meet during one of the workshops Emerging institution: Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria Liaison officer: Professor Muhammad Makusidi Supporting institution: Groote Schuur Hospital, South Africa Liaison officer: Professor Nicola Wearne An ISN Sister Renal Centers (SRC) Program partnership between Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) in Cape Town, South Africa, and the Usman Danfodiyo University...

July 1, 2024Grants, News, Sister Renal CentersRead more...

Latest ISN Journal Editorial Selections

Kidney International® Developing a Genetic Testing Panel for Evaluation of Morbidities In Kidney Transplant Recipients The authors developed a comprehensive gene panel to identify monogenic conditions associated with major post-transplant complications in kidney transplant recipients (KTR). They analyzed exome sequencing data from 1590 KTR and found diagnostic variants in genes linked to Mendelian kidney disorders and transplant-related...

July 1, 2024Journals, NewsRead more...

A Simple Method to Reduce Hypotension During Hemodialysis: Ascending-Descending Ultrafiltration With Linear Sodium Profiling

ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus editorial team member Dominik Tuechler summarizes the design and outcomes of one of the ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus's latest trial selections. The "Trial of the Month" is available in several languages, now including German. Read all global trial selections from the ISN-ACT initiative here. In addition, in the ISN 'Guide for Everyone' series, selected...

July 1, 2024News, ResearchRead more...

The ISN Supports Groundbreaking Advances in Addressing Transplantation Issues at the 77th World Health Assembly

The @ISBT128 presented at #WHA77 a constituency statement on the Transplantation of Human Cells, Tissues, and Organs, signed by the ISN and key stakeholders. Holistic kidney transplantation care is crucial for saving lives and improving outcomes.Download the statement here:… pic.twitter.com/W6vqtr57It— Int Society of Nephrology (@ISNkidneycare) May 29, 2024 The ISN attended the 77th...

June 19, 2024Advocacy, NewsRead more...

Explore the Latest ISN Global Trials Focus Selection, Featuring a “Trial of the Month” on the Phase 2 Trial of Cemdisiran in Adult Patients with IgA Nephropathy

ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus editorial team member Megan Borkum summarizes the design and outcomes of the latest ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus "Trial of the Month." The "Trial of the Month" is available in several languages, now including German. Read all global trial selections from the ISN-ACT initiative here. In addition, in the ISN 'Guide for Everyone' series, selected clinical trials...

June 18, 2024News, ResearchRead more...

Latest ISN Journal Editorial Selections

Kidney International® Cutting Back on Low-value Healthcare Practices Supports Sustainable Kidney Care This mini review, part of a collaboration between ISN Emerging Leaders Program members and Kidney International® to promote green nephrology, emphasizes the urgent need for climate action, noting that healthcare contributes 5.5% of global carbon emissions. It highlights the importance of reducing low-value care...

June 18, 2024Journals, NewsRead more...

“I Have Made Significant Progress”: Achieve Your Goals With the ISN Mentorship Program – Apply as a Mentee by July 1

Dr. Bonilla-Felix (left) and Dr. Zamora met virtually to discuss areas for improvement Dr. Nelson Zamora Rodriguez (Bolivia) was awarded 3rd place in the ISN Mentorship Abstract Award for his submission "Prevalence of Frailty in Chronic Hemodialysis Patients at Regional Hospital San Juan De Dios, Tarija – Bolivia."   Read the full paper in the supplement...

June 18, 2024Grants, Mentorship, NewsRead more...

New Section on Risk Matrix Available Now in the ISN-ACT Toolkit

The ISN-ACT Toolkit has been extended to include a chapter on risk management – a fundamental pillar in the planning and executing of clinical trials that helps categorize risks based on their likelihood of occurrence and potential impact on the study. This new section was contributed by ISN-Advancing Clinical Trials Committee member Dr. Paula Andrea...

June 18, 2024News, ResearchRead more...

Showcase Achievements in Kidney Care: Nominate a Candidate for the ISN 2025 Awards!

Join the ISN in recognizing trailblazers in kidney care by nominating outstanding individuals for the ISN 2025 Awards. Why nominate? Your nomination can highlight groundbreaking contributions and inspire future generations of nephrologists by: Increasing global impact: Recognize pioneers in kidney care and ensure their work gains international recognition. Honoring dedication: Acknowledge the commitment and achievements of your peers...

June 18, 2024Awards, NewsRead more...