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)...
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...
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"...
Do you or someone you know have what it takes to shape the future of ISN? Then we want to hear from you! The deadline is fast approaching for eligible ISN members to submit nominations or be nominated for key leadership positions for the 2025-2027 term: President-elect Regional board deputy chairs – who also serve as council...
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...
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...
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...
Dr. Shuchi Anand (center right, back row) with kidney care professionals at Kandy Teaching Hospital in Sri Lanka An ISN Sister Renal Centers partnership between Kandy Teaching Hospital (KTH) in Sri Lanka and Stanford University (affiliated with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center) has brought about a substantial transformation in the kidney care landscape in the...
Do you have, or do you know someone with the right qualities to be an ISN leader? If eligible, ISN members can nominate or be nominated as potential candidates for 2025-2027 ISN roles: President-elect Regional board deputy chairs – who also serve as council members – for all ten ISN regions Act now – review the conditions and...
What a wonderful first day of #APCN2024. Thank you for stopping by at our booth to say hi to our CEO @CharuMalik_ISN, who is delighted to welcome you and let you know all about the ISN and the 2025 World Congress of Nephrology 🙌⚠️ Don’t forget to join ISN President Masaomi… pic.twitter.com/2Z5KJiwBF9— Int Society...
Read the current issue of the Declaration of Istanbul on Organ Trafficking and Transplant Tourism (DICG) newsletter here. The DICG is a joint initiative of the ISN and The Transplantation Society This edition features: Registration for the DICG Pre-congress Satellite Symposium on Sunday, September 22, at the 30th International Congress of The Transplantation Society (TTS 2024) in...
The paper "Climate Change, Kidney Health, and Environmentally Sustainable Kidney Care" by ISN Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) cohort 2 members has been published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN). Read the paper here The cohort conducted a cross-sectional survey to: Understand knowledge, attitudes, and practices among healthcare professionals concerning the link between climate...
Delegates at the first edition of the Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases in Tokyo The Japanese Society of Nephrology (JSN) participated in the ISN Affiliated Societies Meeting at the recent WCN'24 in Buenos Aires, providing a detailed overview of Japan's current kidney care landscape, including region-specific challenges and successes. Key Points from the JSN Presentation: Strong membership...
Dr. Doreen Nanyunja (Uganda) was awarded 2nd place in the ISN Mentorship Abstract Award for her submission "Infectious Complications of Chronic Haemodialysis via Central Venous Catheters at a Tertiary Hospital in East Africa." Read the full paper in the supplement to KI Reports on WCN'24 abstracts here This award recognizes the top three WCN'24 abstracts submitted...
Kidney International® Time for Action: Recognizing Chronic Kidney Disease as a Major Noncommunicable Disease Driver of Premature Mortality This editorial outlines the significant global burden of chronic kidney disease and highlights the timeliness of a global consensus statement from the ISN, the European Renal Association, the American Society of Nephrology, regional societies, and experts, recently published...
The paper "Organization and Structures for Detection and Monitoring of CKD Across World Countries and Regions: Observational Data From a Global Survey" has been published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases. Read the paper by Tungsanga et al. here The ISN-Global Kidney Health Atlas (ISN-GKHA) is a worldwide survey assessing current kidney care capacity. Early detection...
Since 2021, 106 ISN Mentees have benefitted from the expertise of an ISN Mentor, primarily in assisting with research projects but also in areas as varied as clinical nephrology, glomerular disease, career development, and interpersonal skills. Find out more about the ISN Mentorship Program and apply as a mentee here by July 1. Candidates are invited...
Social media has become more than just a platform for socializing; it's a powerful tool that can transform how nephrologists engage with patients, colleagues, and the wider healthcare community. Are you looking to enhance your nephrology practice? Harness the power of social media with the ISN Academy! The ISN Social Media Curriculum guides you on...
At the recent WCN’24 in Buenos Aires, leaders from 28* of the ISN's 116 Affiliated Societies convened for the ISN Affiliated Societies Meeting. Society representatives shared inspiring advancements and success stories, from improvements in home dialysis treatments to developing robust kidney transplant programs, spotlighting the collaborative spirit and innovation within the international nephrology community. In recognition...
The ISN-ACT Clinical Trials Toolkit is designed to guide anyone starting a clinical trial or participating as a trial site. It is aimed at nephrologists and researchers in kidney care worldwide, regardless of their level of clinical trial experience or local resources. The toolkit includes contributions from over 25 ISN-ACT Toolkit subgroup members – –...
