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The Smart Kidney, the Kidney Under Challenge and More – Discover WCN’24 Themes and the Program-at-a-Glance

The World Congress of Nephrology 2024 (WCN'24) will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from April 13-16. It is co-hosted by the Argentinian Society of Nephrology and the Latin American Society of Nephrology and Hypertension. Congress themes Five kidney care themes guide the scientific program: Theme 1: Better Kidney Health Including preventive and environmental science, population health science,...

August 21, 2023News, WCNRead more...

WCN’23 Sessions Are Now Available at the ISN Academy!

The WCN'23 scientific program featured 230 speakers from 44 countries. This content is now available to watch at your convenience here. The WCN'23's scientific program is FREE for ISN members and WCN'23 attendees and $45 for non-members (join the ISN or renew your membership here - now with 50% off!). To access the content, log in to your ISN...

July 17, 2023Education, Events, News, WCN, WCN'23Read more...

Get Ready to Submit Your Abstract to WCN’24 – Learn the Art of Writing a Winning Abstract From Roberto Pecoits-Filho, Rob Walker, and Magdalena Madero  ̶  Join the Webinar on July 19

In "Steps for a Successful WCN Abstract Submission and Beyond!" you will learn to distinguish a good from a bad abstract and have the chance to ask questions to a panel of international experts. The webinar is on July 19 at 4 p.m. Central Standard Time (Convert to your time zone here). Register for the webinar...

July 17, 2023News, WCNRead more...

ISN Members – Enjoy or Relive WCN’23 Spotlight Sessions on ISN Grants, the YNC Quiz, CKD in Primary Care Settings, and Successful Clinical Trials

Teams compete in the quiz-a-thon at WCN’23 Watch the WCN'23 Spotlight Sessions on the ISN Academy here. Success stories from ISN Grant recipients Professor David Harris introduces a session of first-hand experiences, highlighting some of the ISN's granting programs. Hear from: Dr. Ningning Wang (China) on the ISN Clinical Research and Mentorship Programs Professor Dr. Ahmed Ibrahim Akl (Saudia Arabia) on the ISN...

June 19, 2023Education, Events, Grants, News, WCNRead more...

ISN Members – Watch More Free Content From the WCN’23 Spotlight Sessions!

Roberto Pecoits-Filho and Amina Rakisheva discuss the Optimization of RAASi Therapy Toolkit on the Spotlight Stage at WCN'23 Watch the WCN'23 Spotlight Sessions here. A Nephrology-Cardiology Initiative: Optimization of RAASi Therapy Toolkit* Roberto Pecoits-Filho, ISN Research Working Group member, and Amina Rakisheva, representing the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology (HFA-ESC), discuss the...

June 6, 2023Education, ELP, News, Research, WCNRead more...

Tune In to the WCN’23 “Spotlight Sessions” and Experience the Dynamic Energy of Attending In Person the World Congress of Nephrology!

The winners of the ISN ISN Community Film Event receive their award The Spotlight Stage quickly became a popular feature for delegates onsite in Thailand at the World Congress of Nephrology 2023 in April. This open theatre in the exhibition and poster hall generated a hub of excitement as attendees enjoyed professional and social exchanges. Activities on...

May 22, 2023News, WCNRead more...

Thank You for Being Part of the World Congress of Nephrology 2023!

It was a great pleasure to welcome you to WCN'23 in Bangkok, Thailand, last week. The four congress days were packed with scientific content and activities and brimming over with discussions and exchanges among international kidney care community members. More than 200 speakers delivered the latest science and research to delegates from around the world. We...

April 4, 2023Events, News, WCNRead more...

Congratulations to the ISN Community Film Event Winners – Watch the Inspiring Films!

The ISN congratulates Sabarinath Shanmugham (India) on winning the 2023 ISN Community Film Event with the film “Hope Sustains Life – Through the Lens of a CKD Woman." The winning film, dedicated to "women living with kidney disease who are fighting with hope," shows life for Chitra, a 60-year-old widow with terminal kidney failure. Chitra...

April 4, 2023Events, ISN Community Film Event, News, WCNRead more...

Learning Among Kidney Care Professionals From all Over the World – My First World Congress of Nephrology

By Mohamed Abdalbary The unique thing about the World Congress of Nephrology (WCN) is that as well as being an elegant scientific gathering with high-end topics in nephrology, it gathers together people involved in kidney care from all over the world. The organizers do a great job of representing different cultures and geographical areas. As an...

March 31, 2023News, WCNRead more...

Experience the World at WCN’23

By Sourabh Sharma Hello, nephrons! Welcome to the World Congress of Nephrology (WCN) 2023, a unique event that brings together nephrology professionals from around the globe to share knowledge, network, and advance the field of kidney health. The global aspect of the WCN is what makes it such a special experience. Here's why:   Meet colleagues from...

March 30, 2023News, WCNRead more...

It’s Time! Meet the 2023 ISN Community Film Finalists and Cast Your Vote Before Noon ICT on April 1 

Seven finalists have been selected from twenty-eight entries to compete for the “2023 ISN Film Community Best Film.”   Cast your vote here!  The finalists are:  Overcoming the Remoteness With Love for a Kidney Transplantation  Hidden CKD: Patient's Perspectives  Enduring Hope: The Story of Dr. Akos Petho  Research Provides Hope for Transplant Patients  Unconditional Love  Miracles Happen Every Day  Hope Sustains Life: Through the Lens...

March 20, 2023Events, ISN Community Film Event, News, WCNRead more...

Join the Discussion on Organ Trafficking at the DICG Workshop at WCN’23 and Hear From the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

The Declaration of Istanbul Custodian Group (DICG) workshop, "Trafficking in Persons for Organ Removal," will be held on location at WCN'23* on Friday, March 31, from 2-4.45 p.m. Bangkok time. Register to attend the workshop virtually here. Onsite participants need not register for the event. Join the workshop to hear speakers from the United Nations Office...

March 20, 2023Advocacy, News, WCNRead more...

Join the ISN’s Young Nephrologists at WCN’23…and Create Your Own Regional Community With Their Help!

By YNC member Nikolay Bulanov Our first steps in nephrology as trainees, early-career practitioners or researchers can be challenging. Being part of a network of keen specialists can help one to develop professionally and improve clinical and research skills. The ISN's Young Nephrologists Committee (YNC) engages with young ISN members worldwide in educational, scientific and social...

March 20, 2023News, WCN, Young nephrologistsRead more...

Taking a Break by Attending WCN 23: Vivek Kumar on How the Congress Recharges Him Professionally and Personally

I work in a large tertiary care academic center in North India. In addition to patient care, we have academic responsibilities that involve teaching and training resident doctors and fellows. Like many others, we work in teams. The professional demands of our roles do not differentiate between seasons, months, or times of the day....

March 15, 2023News, WCNRead more...

“I Expect Attendees to Emerge From This Session With New Perspectives on Ethical Decision-Making” – Dominique Martin on Ethical Practice in Kidney Care at WCN’23 and Current Research on Ethical Issues

Professor Dominique Martin (Australia) will co-chair the "Ethical Practice in Kidney Care - Managing Unexpected Challenges" session on Saturday, April 1, from 11:45 - 12:45.   Professor Martin is a member of the ISN-ASN-ERA joint ethics task force and a professor of health and professionalism at the School of Medicine at Deakin University in Victoria, Australia.   We asked her...

March 15, 2023News, WCNRead more...

United in Advancing Global Kidney Care – Be there as the Curtain Rises on ISN Collective-Member and Regional Societies on March 27

No congress registration is required to attend these open-access online sessions!*   Explore the full program of the WCN'23 Raising-the-Curtain sessions.  From renal registry data in the Caribbean to the epidemiology of chronic kidney disease in Kazakhstan, via good practices and challenges in kidney care in Slovenia - enjoy three days of presentations from your colleagues around...

March 15, 2023News, WCNRead more...

Outstanding Contributions to Kidney Care: Discover the Winners of the 2023 ISN Pioneer Awards

Please join us in congratulating the 2023 ISN Pioneer Award winners from eight different ISN regions: Africa: Professor Emeritus Adewale Akinsola (Nigeria) Eastern and Central Europe: Professor Goce Spasovski (Macedonia) Latin America: Dr. Juan Abraham Bermúdez (Mexico) Middle East: Mohammad Ali Ghnaimat (Jordan) Newly Independent States and Russia: Irma Tchokhonelidze (Georgia) North America and the Caribbean: Merle...

March 6, 2023Awards, ISN Awards, News, WCNRead more...