At the fourth high-level meeting of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) on the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and the promotion of mental health and wellbeing, governments from around the world reaffirmed their shared commitment to tackling the world’s leading causes of death and disability. Although there has...
Designed as an advocacy resource, the ISN fact sheet on rare kidney diseases (RKDs) was first launched in English at the 78th World Health Assembly. Now available in several languages, the ISN encourages all members and partners to leverage this tool in their advocacy, policymaking, and clinical engagement efforts. Arabic Chinese French Japanese Spanish Access the translated fact sheets* The fact...
Kidney International® KDIGO 2025 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy (IgAN) and Immunoglobulin A Vasculitis (IgAV) IgA nephropathy and IgA vasculitis are leading causes of kidney disease worldwide, but treatment approaches have long varied. The KDIGO 2025 guideline consolidates the latest evidence to provide updated recommendations on diagnosis, risk assessment, and therapies, aiming...
The annual World Kidney Day (WKD) campaign for 2026 officially launched today, September 15. This year-long campaign will culminate in a global day of activities on Thursday March 12, 2026. The 2026 campaign carries the powerful message, “Kidney health for all: Caring for people, protecting the planet,” highlighting the vital link between kidney care and...
This episode of the ISN Global Kidney Care Podcast explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming kidney transplantation — from overcoming clinical challenges to tackling disparities in access and unlocking the potential of generative AI to manage unstructured medical data. Listen to this episode of the Global Kidney Care Podcast “We fitted … a kind of...
Dennis Lo, Li Ka Shing professor of medicine and professor of chemical pathology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, will deliver a WCN’26 plenary on “Creating paradigm shifts in medical diagnostics using liquid biopsy”, exploring how this technology is reshaping diagnostics and its implications for kidney care. WCN’26 registration opens tomorrow! Explore the WCN’26 preliminary...
WCN Abstract Working Group co-chairs Alessia Fornoni (left) and Bianca Davidson According to WCN Abstract Working Group co-chair* Alessia Fornoni, WCN is "designed to promote 'bedside to research and back' networking opportunities with a global impact." Submitting an abstract is therefore not only about presenting results but also about: Gaining visibility Building connections Receiving valuable feedback from...
Trainee and senior registrars, consultants, and associate professors participated in the course ISN Educational Ambassador Saeed Ahmed* recently visited the Khan Research Laboratory Hospital (KRL) in Islamabad, Pakistan, to deliver a comprehensive point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) course for nephrologists with participants from several different institutions and specialties within the country. Professor Ahmed presents at the training...
ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus (GTF) editorial team member Michele Provenzano summarizes the design and outcomes of the latest “Trial of the month” featured in ISN-ACT GTF. Trial of the month: Stronger together: Finerenone & empagliflozin boost kidney outcomes in diabetes Finerenone with empagliflozin in chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes Agarwal R, et al., N Engl J...
Kidney International® Zigakibart demonstrates clinical safety and efficacy in a Phase 1/2 trial of healthy volunteers and patients with IgA nephropathy Zigakibart, a humanized monoclonal antibody targeting A Proliferation-Inducing Ligand (APRIL), was tested in healthy volunteers and patients with IgA nephropathy (IgAN) in a Phase 1/2 trial with 100-week follow-up. The treatment was well tolerated and led...
Open exclusively to ISN members, with free registration and a select number of travel grants, the ISN Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases at WCN'26 offers a first-class opportunity to learn from global experts and elevate your clinical practice. Learn more and apply Designed for early-career nephrologists, the course offers interactive case discussions, clinicopathological sessions, and practical...
The mystery of chronic kidney disease of unknown origin (CKDu) continues to puzzle researchers, but efforts to solve it are gaining ground. The i3C Network is steadily expanding, bringing together researchers, clinicians, and public health experts with one shared goal: to uncover the causes behind CKDu and protect vulnerable populations. In July, over 40 experts...
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...
Kidney International® Women and kidney health: Conclusions from a Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) Controversies Conference The conference highlighted key sex- and gender-specific issues in kidney care, emphasizing chronic kidney disease’s (CKD) impact on women’s reproductive health and pregnancy outcomes. Recommendations included counseling, multidisciplinary pregnancy management, and systematic monitoring of kidney function, blood pressure, and proteinuria. The...
Faculty and delegates at the 5th Congress of the Senegalese Society of Nephrology, Dialysis, and Transplantation The ISN Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program recently supported the 5th Congress of the Senegalese Society of Nephrology, Dialysis, and Transplantation (SOSENDT) in Saly, Senegal, which gathered 332 participants from across Sub-Saharan Africa. Two ISN-supported speakers attended: Eric Goffin...
Professor Chothia presenting on electrolyte and acid-base disorders during an ISN Educational Ambassador visit A recent training at the Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) in the Maldives highlights the far-reaching benefits of the ISN Educational Ambassadors Program. Led by Mogamat Yazied Chothia, associate professor of medicine and consultant nephrologist at Stellenbosch University and Tygerberg Hospital in...
Paola Romagnani will present on how the balance between podocyte injury and the kidney’s repair mechanisms shapes disease progression, influencing outcomes from reversible lesions to more severe forms such as focal segmental glomerulosclerosis or collapsing glomerulopathy. Registration for WCN’26 opens September 16 – find out more! Learn more about Professor Romagnani
In August, the ISN was represented in Chennai, India, at the 4th Annual Conference of Women in Nephrology-India (WIN-ICON 2025). ISN executive director Charu Malik delivered a virtual talk, “Opportunities for young nephrologists in ISN.” In September At the 60th Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology (ANZSN) Congress (August 30 – September 3, Perth, Western...
The ISN Foundation Fellowship Course* has recently been updated to better support early-career nephrologists. The course offers a solid grounding in clinical nephrology. The modules can be completed separately and include the following topics: Acute kidney injury Glomerular diseases Dialysis modalities and conservative kidney care management Chronic kidney disease Electrolytes and acid-base disorders Kidney transplantation Hosted at the ISN Academy, it...
Lao transplant team, including past ISN Fellows Noot Sengthavisouk (far left) and Chanmaly Keomany (far right), observing at Ramathibodi Hospital in Thailand In 2007, kidney care in Laos was limited to a few dialysis beds, with no capacity for kidney biopsy, peritoneal dialysis, or transplantation. Over the past two decades, the ISN Fellowship Program and...
