The International Society of Nephrology(ISN) is dedicated to building a future where all people have equitable access to sustainable kidney health.
ISN members advance in expertise and knowledge as they become part of a worldwide effort to provide kidney care education, research and advocacy.
Advancing Kidney Health Worldwide. Together.
A window to the past Nephrology has evolved immensely over the past six decades, and the World Congress of Nephrology (WCN) has adapted and grown in response. What was the second edition of the WCN like? The ISN caught up with Professor Rychlik, Fellow of the ISN and vice president of the Czech Society of Nephrology,...
By UAN President Dmytro Ivanov The first in a series of articles reflecting achievements and experiences discussed at a special ISN Affiliated Society Meeting held at WCN’23. The Ukrainian Association of Nephrologists (UAN) was established in 2019 and became affiliated with the ISN in 2020. Currently, the UAN has 224 members (there are about 400 nephrologists in...
Last year, the ISN launched the Fellow of the International Society of Nephrology (FISN) status for ISN members who have demonstrated outstanding professional accomplishments in research, service, teaching, or through their other contributions to the nephrology specialty. See the FISN 2022 awardees. Find out more about applying for FISN status here.
Among its thousands of dedicated members, the ISN is privileged to be guided by more than 1300 volunteers, ISN members who generously lend their expertise to ISN committees, granting programs, advocacy initiatives, special events and educational tools. We warmly thank ISN volunteers for all that they do. These volunteers come from all over the world –...
As an ISN voting member, you have the right to vote for the next ISN president-elect and your ISN region’s regional board deputy chair/council member. Cast your vote here by noon CET on February 17, 2023. To vote: Login to your MYISN account (located on the top blue bar) at theisn.org (preferred browser: Google Chrome) Click on the...
All four income groups designated by the World Bank - low, lower-middle, upper-middle, and high-income countries – are now eligible to register for ISN Joint membership. This membership category offers a reduced membership fee to a minimum of two and a maximum of five individuals from the same income category who apply as a group. ISN...
Your ISN membership helped the ISN global community to grow and thrive in 2022. Last year, the ISN supported: 23 ISN Fellows 15 ISN Interventional Nephrology scholars 4 ISN Clinical Research Projects 22 Local educational meetings 21 ISN Regional Training Centers 6 ISN Continuing Medical Education meetings 4 ISN Educational Ambassadors 63 ISN Sister Centers pairs 30 ISN Mentorship pairs WCN'22 Two ISN Frontiers Meetings ISN Academy...
The UK Kidney Association (UKKA) has joined the ISN as a Collective-Member Society, strengthening a mutual commitment to advancing nephrology in the Western Europe region. UKKA members will enjoy the full benefits of ISN membership for a tailored membership fee. Collective Society status increases global activity and visibility through ISN endorsement, priority consideration for managing...
The ISN offers all trainees the first year of membership FREE; membership is then renewable for four years at $15/year while training continues. Enhance your training with ISN membership benefits: Training opportunities through ISN Grants Online and in-person educational courses and webinars An international professional network Life-long mentors and friends within the global kidney health community Reduced registration rates for WCN and...
Did you know that ISN membership is affordable for all income levels? Find out more and join or renew your membership here. The ISN tailors its membership fees to ensure that kidney health professionals worldwide can access its resources. Renew your membership now and help advance global kidney care. Together. Renew/join here ISN membership is now based on the...
ISN membership gives you access to information, publications and resources to further your knowledge and keep you up to date with current practices in kidney care, including: ISN Granting programs: emerging leaders, fellowships, continuing medical education, interventional nephrology training, and more Hundreds of webinars, courses, and ISN event content at the newly updated educational platform, the...
Why not show your appreciation of a colleague with the gift of ISN membership? ISN membership benefits can be enjoyed from January 1 through December 31, and include: ISN Grants to educate, train, and create partnerships that help improve kidney care in low and middle-income countries Newly-upgraded educational platform! Hundreds of hours of educational content at the...
