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Turning shared priorities into structured, sustainable progress: CARE-NEPH in action

“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...

May 11, 2026Grants, NewsRead more...

ISN Fellow helps set up first kidney biopsy service in eastern Yemen 

Khaled Batis’ colleagues in Al-Mukalla, marking the establishment of the first diagnostic kidney biopsy service in eastern Yemen  ISN Fellow, Khaled Batis, from Yemen, and his team at the Al-Mukalla Kidney Center and the Al-Borj Consultant Hospital, have helped establish the first kidney biopsy service in eastern Yemen. According to Dr. Batis, this service provides access to “a crucial diagnostic tool for glomerular and other complex kidney diseases in the region.”  Such initiatives from...

April 13, 2026Fellowship, Grants, NewsRead more...

A new IgAN curriculum for current clinical practice

The ISN’s new IgA Nephropathy Curriculum delivers timely, practice-focused insights to help you integrate emerging evidence into care and optimize outcomes. Access the curriculum at the ISN Academy The curriculum is organized into three core areas of IgAN: pathogenesis, treatment, and prediction. Each section features in-depth conversations with David Wheeler, Jonathan Barret, and Michelle O'Shaughnessy, conducted...

March 23, 2026Education, NewsRead more...

Apply by March 23 to attend the ISN Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases in Uruguay 

Looking to strengthen your confidence in diagnosing and managing glomerular diseases? The ISN Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases offers an intensive, case-based learning experience designed to sharpen clinical decision-making and connect you with international faculty and peers.  Applications are now open for the next edition of the course in Montevideo, Uruguay, from August 8–9, 2026.  Find...

March 9, 2026Initiatives, NewsRead more...

Latest ISN International Expert Forum: Advancing B cell science to inform care in glomerular disease 

Speakers and moderators at the ISN Expert Forum on B cell targeting in glomerular disease  What do clinicians and researchers need to know about B cell biology and targeting as options for glomerular disease continue to evolve? From January 29-31, 111 experts from 27 countries gathered in Seville, Spain, for the ISN Expert Forum on B Cell Targeting in Glomerular Disease: A New...

February 9, 2026Education, Initiatives, NewsRead more...

Learning from global experts to elevate clinical practice: ISN Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases held in Taiwan 

  Delegates and faculty at the ISN Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases in Taipei, Taiwan   The latest edition of the ISN Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases took place in Taipei, Taiwan, as a pre-congress course at the 23rd Asian Pacific Congress of Nephrology in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of Taiwan Society of Nephrology, bringing together 99 delegates from 15 countries, along with faculty and representatives from supporting partners.  The course provided clinicians with up-to-date guidance on diagnosing, interpreting, and managing the...

January 12, 2026Initiatives, NewsRead more...

Early-career nephrologists deepen expertise in glomerular disease at ISN course in Prague  

As part of its commitment to strengthening global kidney care, the ISN hosted its latest “Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases” in Prague, Czech Republic, in September 2025.  One participant commented, “It was fun, interesting, and relevant to daily clinical practice. I have definitely gained more confidence in the diagnosis and management of glomerular diseases.”  Over two...

September 29, 2025Education, Events, NewsRead more...

Register for the satellite Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases at WCN’26

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...

September 15, 2025Education, Events, NewsRead more...

Take the updated ISN Foundation Fellowship Course and apply for an ISN Fellowship!   

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...

September 1, 2025Education, Fellowship, NewsRead more...

Supporting members to strengthen kidney care where it’s needed most 

Delegates and faculty at the “ISN Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases” in Nairobi, Kenya  As part of its commitment to supporting members to strengthen global kidney care, the ISN hosted its latest “Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases” in Nairobi, Kenya, from May 16–17, 2025, in collaboration with the Kenya Renal Association.  🔗 Find out more about...

May 26, 2025Education, Initiatives, NewsRead more...

Spotlight on ISN participation this May

The ISN continues to champion excellence in kidney care through active participation in global events and scientific meetings. In May, ISN President-Elect Liz Lightstone will speak at the following event: May 7-9, 2025                    Tel Aviv, Israel The Annual Meeting of the Israeli Society of Nephrology and Hypertension “Advancing patient care. Fostering collaboration.” Navigating through new therapies in lupus nephritis...

April 28, 2025ISN Participates, NewsRead more...

ISN members: Apply to ISN’s expert-led primer courses in GN in Prague and Taipei – free registration and travel grants available 

Applications are now open for upcoming editions of ISN’s Primer Course in Glomerular Disease, designed for trainees and early-career clinicians. Open exclusively to ISN members, the course offers free registration and a select number of travel grants. Attendance is by application only, with limited spots available. September 2025: Prague, Czech Republic, prior to the International Symposium on...

March 24, 2025Education, Events, NewsRead more...

Reintegrating urinary sediment analysis in Peru: ISN Educational Ambassador visits Lima 

Dr. Fogazzi (center-left) with training participants at the Almenara Hospital in Lima, Peru  In January, ISN Educational Ambassador (EA) Giovanni Battista Fogazzi (Italy*) visited the Almenara Hospital in Lima, Peru, to present on urinary sediment analysis to help address a critical gap in nephrology training at the center and enhance local kidney care services.  Course particiapants...

February 24, 2025Educational Ambassador, Grants, NewsRead more...

ISN Journal Summaries on Immunosuppression Treatments for Glomerular Disease and Blood Disorders With Kidney Involvement  

Kidney International® Evaluating the Risk of Cardiovascular Events Associated With Different Immunosuppression Treatments for Glomerular Diseases This study analyzed 1,912 adults with glomerular disease from Canada to evaluate the cardiovascular risks associated with immune therapies used for treatment. The findings reveal that prolonged exposure to calcineurin inhibitors and cyclophosphamide is linked to a higher risk of...

January 21, 2025Journals, NewsRead more...

Discover the ISN Academy’s Top 10 Most Accessed Resources of 2024

Explore the ISN Academy's most popular resources of 2024 — from essential curricula to engaging webinars and case-based sessions. This content is helping to shape global kidney care and advance knowledge across the field. Make the most of these opportunities to enhance your own professional expertise! Kidney Supportive Care and Conservative Kidney Management Curriculum Electrolytes and...

January 21, 2025Education, NewsRead more...

ISN Members: Join Expert-led Course in Kenya on Glomerulonephritis Management – Free Registration and Travel Grants Available

The “Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases” offers comprehensive updates on glomerulonephritis diagnosis and management, including histopathology, treatments, and clinicopathological cases, with expert-led discussions on practical applications. Over 330 people have benefitted from previous editions of this course in Japan, Argentina, and China. Explore the program In 2025, three such courses will be held on different continents...

November 26, 2024Initiatives, NewsRead more...

Latest ISN Journal Editorial Selections

Kidney International®  Repurposing Drugs for Diseases Associated With Podocyte Dysfunction Podocyte disorders often lead to chronic kidney disease and kidney failure, with current treatments relying on nonspecific immunosuppressants that have serious side effects.   Recent advances in understanding the molecular mechanisms of podocyte injury offer new opportunities, including the potential to repurpose existing FDA-approved drugs for kidney-related uses.   This...

September 30, 2024Journals, NewsRead more...

Explore the Latest ISN Global Trials Focus Selection, Featuring a “Trial of the Month” on the Phase 2 Trial of Cemdisiran in Adult Patients with IgA Nephropathy

ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus editorial team member Megan Borkum summarizes the design and outcomes of the latest ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus "Trial of the Month." The "Trial of the Month" is available in several languages, now including German. Read all global trial selections from the ISN-ACT initiative here. In addition, in the ISN 'Guide for Everyone' series, selected clinical trials...

June 18, 2024News, ResearchRead more...

Diverse Talent, Global Impact: The ISN Welcomes 16 New Fellows Ready to Drive Progress in Kidney Care

The ISN is delighted to announce 16 new fellows from 12 countries worldwide. Get to know the new ISN Fellows here These fellows will receive specialized training abroad in transplantation, glomerular disease, peritoneal dialysis, or clinical nephrology. They will return home with valuable skills from their training. By implementing and sharing this knowledge, they aim to make...

January 22, 2024Fellowship, Grants, NewsRead more...

Complementary ISN Granting Programs Coordinate to Elevate Nephropathology in Mongolia

Recently graduated ISN Fellow Narnygerel Erdenebileg helped organize a week-long training program supported by the ISN Educational Ambassador (EA) and Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programs in October at the State Second Central Hospital in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Read more about Dr. Erdenebileg's ISN Fellowship here. Participants at one of the seminars during a week of activities supported...

November 13, 2023CME, Educational Ambassador, Grants, NewsRead more...