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...
A new case report in Kidney International Case Reports™ (KICR) describes an exceptionally rare delayed dual invasive fungal infection involving mucormycosis and aspergillosis in the native kidney of a kidney transplant recipient more than 10 years after transplantation. Macroscopic appearance of small whitish tissue (fungal ball) passed in urine The patient presented with fever, right loin...
“By connecting policy, primary care, and health financing, we can help translate global commitments [for kidney health] into practical action and support progress in the lead-up to the 2027 UN High-Level Meeting on UHC.” Marcello Tonelli, co-author of the paper A new health policy paper published in The Lancet, led by ISN President Marcello Tonelli along with an international group of experts, sets out a step-by-step framework to help...
Concerned about the environmental impact of kidney care but unsure where to start? The ISN Green Nephrology Toolkit offers practical guidance to help healthcare professionals introduce simple, sustainable changes within their kidney care units. Explore the toolkit Developed in collaboration with the ISN Emerging Leaders Program cohort 2 with support from the GREEN-K* steering committee, the toolkit is designed for teams at any stage of their sustainability...
What do kidney care priorities look like across ISN regions? In a series of WCN'26 Kidney Studio interviews, several ISN regional board chairs and deputy chairs share perspectives on the challenges and opportunities shaping kidney care in their regions. The interviews show how regional leadership connects the ISN's global mission with local realities, from earlier diagnosis and workforce development to access, education, and awareness. Oceania and South East Asia: Expanding access and...
Kidney International® A population-based,regression discontinuity analysis examined the effects of nationwide alerting for acute kidney injury on health care and patient outcomes This study assessed whether Wales’ nationwide electronic alerts for acute kidney injury (AKI) improved care or patient outcomes in real-world practice. Using a population-based regression discontinuity analysis of hospital and community data from 2016 to...
This June, the ISN will contribute to nephrology events in Korea and Italy, supporting opportunities for kidney care professionals to exchange knowledge, build connections, and share expertise. 46th Annual Meeting of the Korean Society of Nephrology (KSN 2026) Shaping Tomorrow’s Nephrology: Insight-Driven Kidney Care June 11-14, 2026 Seoul, Korea Visit us at our booth and join the KSN-ISN...
ISN advances global action on kidney health at WHA79, one year after landmark WHO resolution May 23, 2026 The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) contributed to key discussions on kidney health during the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) in Geneva, bringing together policymakers, clinicians, and global health partners to examine how recent global commitments can be translated...
New Lancet paper outlines how countries can turn WHO kidney health commitments into action May 20, 2026 A new health policy paper published in The Lancet offers practical guidance to help countries implement the WHO kidney health resolution and strengthen prevention, early detection, and kidney care worldwide, as the burden of kidney diseases continues to rise. As countries...
Pregnancy-associated acute kidney injury (PrAKI) remains a major contributor to maternal and perinatal morbidity worldwide, yet its true global burden has never been captured in a single, coordinated dataset. Developed with ISN support, the first PrAKI Global Snapshot will help address this gap through an international, non-interventional service evaluation using anonymized, routinely collected clinical data. Building on the existing partnership between...
Why does chronic kidney disease of unknown origin (CKDu) remain so difficult to define, study, and prevent? In this episode, experts from the ISN i3C Working Group unpack the research gaps that continue to slow progress and discuss what is needed to move the field forward. Ben Caplin, Magdalena Madero, Eranga Wijewickrama, and Shuchi Anand* highlight gaps...
Kidney International® Tiny warriors, big impact: targeted immunotherapy in kidney diseases This review examines whether emerging B cell-targeting immunotherapies, particularly chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy and T-cell engagers, could improve outcomes in autoimmune kidney diseases where current treatments often fail. It summarizes early evidence, mainly from small uncontrolled studies in systemic lupus erythematosus, suggesting these approaches may achieve deeper B-cell depletion...
“With this initiative, we shall be able to train at least two nephrologists every year and create a platform for other institutions to take up the mantle." CARE-NEPH East Africa* was launched in answer to a simple question: What becomes possible when training, institutional partnerships, and leadership development are coordinated rather than delivered separately? In East Africa, that approach is already creating new opportunities...
As part of its broader engagement during the World Health Assembly (WHA79) in Geneva from May 18 to 23, 2026, the ISN will contribute to two side events on May 20, including an important milestone: the first official WHA side event for which the society was invited to submit a proposal. Taking place just days before the first anniversary of the WHO kidney health resolution's approval, discussions at WHA79 will build on...
The WCN’26 interviews with abstract award winners offer a snapshot of the ideas, methods, and questions shaping kidney care today. Alongside their findings, several winners noted the value of ISN Grant opportunities in supporting their research. Masaya Muto (Japan), winner of the Young Nephrologists Best Abstract Award: Basic Science, highlighted a novel automated immunoassay designed to detect anti-nephrin autoantibodies with high sensitivity. His team’s...
Can lower-exposure tacrolimus plus everolimus improve outcomes in older kidney transplant recipients? Could high-dose omega-3 supplementation offer a simple way to reduce cardiovascular risk in dialysis? Might a more conservative dialysis strategy actually help support kidney recovery? Available in English and Russian, the ISN TrialWatch Special Edition offers a curated look at selected randomized kidney care trials from 2025 and early 2026. Explore...
Jai Radhakrishnan named Editor-in-Chief of Kidney International® May 7, 2026 The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jai Radhakrishnan, MD, as the next Editor-in-Chief of Kidney International® (KI), the Society’s flagship journal. His term will begin on January 1, 2027, succeeding Pierre Ronco, MD, PhD. Dr. Radhakrishnan is a Professor of...
Primary care is often the first point of contact for people with emerging health concerns, making primary care physicians central to the early detection and long-term management of kidney disease. Early identification in these settings is critical, as many kidney diseases are diagnosed at later stages, while timely intervention can slow progression and improve outcomes. The ISN has...
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...
From unusual presentations and diagnostic dilemmas to novel treatment approaches, the first in press case reports featured in Kidney International Case Reports™ (KICR) highlight clinically relevant lessons from real-world kidney care across diverse global settings. Explore the first edition Among the early reports are cases that underline how rapidly evolving therapies are reshaping practice. Al Haddad...
