Tag - global kidney care

Five compelling reasons to submit to Kidney International Case Reports™  

Case reports are often where progress begins. A single patient, an unexpected presentation, a practical clinical lesson that sharpens judgment and sparks discussion, ultimately leading to improved understanding and care.   With the recent launch of the ISN’s new fully open-access journal, Kidney International Case Reports™ (KICR)*, there has never been a better time to share bedside observations with the global kidney care community.  Submit a...

From UN political declaration to patient outcomes: Join global leaders for a webinar on February 24 

How can the UN political declaration commitments translate into real change for people living with circulatory conditions?   The 2025 United Nations political declaration on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) sets out renewed global commitments to tackle premature deaths from cardiovascular disease, diabetes, kidney disease, and other NCDs.   Kidney disease is both a consequence and a driver of circulatory...

Bridging global kidney care gaps through data: KI presents ISN-GKHA Interactive Map   

A recent Kidney International® editorial showcases the ISN-Global Kidney Health Atlas (ISN-GKHA) Interactive Map, an open-access tool that enables clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and advocates to identify gaps and target areas where kidney care improvements are most needed.  Read the full paper in Kidney International®  Consolidating data from the 2019 and 2023 ISN-GKHA surveys, the map:  Compares kidney care capacity between countries and regions  Tracks trends and measures progress over time  Visualizes key indicators like workforce, infrastructure, and policies  Provides evidence to guide research, advocacy, and policy initiatives  Explore...

Growing together: The ISN welcomes a new Collective-member society

TSN President Mai-Szu Wu and ISN President Marcello Tonelli sign a memorandum of understanding for TSN to become an ISN Collective-member society The ISN is pleased to welcome the Taiwan Society of Nephrology (TSN) as its newest Collective-member society, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing kidney care in the North and East Asia region. This partnership builds on...

Better leaders for better global kidney care: Meet the new ISN Emerging Leaders  

A new cohort of rising kidney care leaders has joined the ISN Emerging Leaders Program (ELP). The ISN is excited to work with the new cohort toward advancing kidney care in ways that support nephrologists and their patients worldwide.   Over the next two years, this cohort of emerging leaders will train in leadership, collaborative problem-solving, and active engagement with ISN initiatives, translating global vision into...

Expanding worldwide excellence in kidney care: Four new ISN Regional Training Centers in OSEA region  

The ISN congratulates four kidney care centers in ISN’s Oceania and South-East Asia (OSEA) region that have earned  ISN Regional Training Center (RTC) status:   Thailand: Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University   Philippines: National Kidney and Transplant Institute   Malaysia: Hospital Tuanku Ja'afar Seremban   Fiji: Colonial War Memorial Hospital  These centers now serve as regional hubs where ISN Grants intersect, providing nephrologists with opportunities to access training, mentorship, and global networks that ultimately...

Rethinking kidney trials: The ISN’s PARADIGM roadmap moves into action 

  Kidney disease research is entering a pivotal moment. Kidney International®  published the ISN PARADIGM paper, “Changing paradigms of studies in kidney diseases,” outlining a global roadmap to modernize how kidney trials are designed and conducted — with patients, equity, and real-world relevance at the center.   Read the article  What the PARADIGM paper delivers  The article is based...

Stay engaged with the ISN in 2026 – join or renew your ISN membership 

ISN membership runs from January to December — renew now to enjoy uninterrupted access in 2026!  Through MYISN, members can access hundreds of hours of multi-lingual educational content at ISN Academy, explore the Kidney International®  and Kidney International Reports® archives online, and use the member directory to connect with colleagues across regions.   ISN membership also offers:   Reduced...

Nearly 2,000 early-career nephrologists choose ISN membership – become part of the ISN global community!

Across all 10 ISN regions, hundreds of early-career nephrologists have chosen the ISN as their global professional home.   ISN Trainee memberships offer one year of free membership followed by three years at a reduced price so that early-career kidney care professionals globally can access career-building opportunities and a collaborative network of peers.  Choose the membership option...

ISN around the world: Celebrating excellence and education at global events 

ISN leaders are spotlighting global kidney health in the Middle East in November and in North and East Asia, Western Europe, and South Asia throughout December, and celebrating two 2025 ISN Pioneer Award winners.  By sharing research, building partnerships, and amplifying regional voices, these engagements help advance the global conversation on equitable kidney care.   November 19th Congress of Asian Society of Transplantation (CAST 2025)    November 26-29, 2025                Zahra, Kuwait    November 28, Time TBD (Arabian Standard Time)   A highlight...

Kidney International® publishes new CKD remission paradigm, presented simultaneously at Kidney Week 2025

Kidney International® (KI) published "From progression to remission: a new paradigm for success in chronic kidney disease," by Nav Tangri, David Cherney, Katherine Tuttle, and Vlado Perkovic. The article was released at the same time as its presentation at ASN Kidney Week, increasing the study's visibility and reinforcing its significance to the global kidney community.  Read the article in KI  The research emphasizes a shift in...

An ever-expanding network: New Collective-member society joins the ISN 

The ISN is pleased to welcome the Hellenic Association of Independent Nephrologists (HASIN) as its newest Collective-member society, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing kidney care across Eastern and Central Europe.  Collective membership offers societies greater global visibility and engagement through:  ISN endorsement   Priority consideration for hosting joint events  Complimentary participation in the Global Village at the World Congress of Nephrology  Individual members of...

Sydney Tang, SPWG chair, on the global voices, groundbreaking science, and real-world impact of the WCN’26 scientific program

By bringing together experts from diverse regions and disciplines, the WCN’26 Scientific Program Working Group (SPWG) ensures that the World Congress of Nephrology (WCN) delivers scientific content that is of the highest quality and globally representative. We spoke with Sydney Tang, WCN’26 SPWG chair, to explore the many facets of next year’s scientific program,...

Become a Fellow of the ISN: Recognition for long-term dedication  

 The Fellow of the ISN (FISN) status recognizes sustained dedication to the global kidney community and the ISN’s mission. It highlights a strong commitment to advancing kidney care, mentoring the next generation of nephrologists, and making a lasting impact on global kidney health   Awardees come from every corner of the globe — in 2025, 28% were from Western...

Continue or begin your ISN journey with an enhanced membership experience 

ISN membership connects you to a global community driving progress in kidney care worldwide.  It’s now easier than ever to renew or join through the upgraded MYISN portal – designed to make your membership experience smoother, faster, and even more intuitive.  With the new MYISN portal, you can:  Renew your ISN membership in just a few...

ISN Participates: Celebrating excellence and education 

Throughout November, ISN leaders are bringing global kidney health into focus through participation in the USA, Romania, and Russia, and by honoring two 2025 ISN Pioneer Award winners. 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...

Encouraging government action in Tajikistan: Implementing the ISN Dialysis Framework 

    The deputy minister of health and staff from the Health Department, Tajikistan, visit a new hemodialysis center opened with support from the ISN SRC Program   Irma Tchokhonelidze observed significant gaps in dialysis provision during her 2021 visits to kidney centers in Dushanbe, including limited diagnostic capacity, the absence of patient registries, and inconsistent follow-up...

Extreme weather, rising heat, new infections: Listen to the podcast on climate change and kidney health 

How is climate change threatening kidney health? Winston Fung talks to Vivekanand Jha, Maryvonne Hourmant, and Letizia De Chiara to explore how kidney health is put at risk when access to medication and healthcare is disrupted due to extreme weather events, rising temperatures, and emerging infections.  Listen to the episode  They emphasize that early detection and...

Build an early CKD detection program, one building block at a time 

Early detection of CKD can save lives and reduce healthcare costs by slowing progression, preventing complications, and avoiding costly dialysis or transplantation. Utilize the Starting and Sustaining Early CKD Detection and Intervention Programs Toolbox to address CKD detection gaps rand help improve care for those at risk.  Designed as a set of building blocks, the...

“Straightforward to detect and treat”: Marcello Tonelli on preventing kidney disease — watch the recording

"Kidney disease is straightforward to detect and straightforward to treat in primary care, if you provide people with the right tools and the right support." That was the message from ISN President Marcello Tonelli during "Kidney Health Matters: Advancing Commitments into Action," a high-level event co-hosted by the ISN and Devex on the sidelines...