Kidney disease means your kidneys are damaged and can’t filter blood the way they should. Those with diabetes or high blood pressure are at greater risk of developing kidney disease.
Kidney problems include acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, kidney cysts, kidney stones, and kidney infections.
Delegates review biopsy slides at the WCN’26 Renal Pathology Course in Japan Applications are now open for the 2027 ISN Renal Pathology Bursaries, which support successful applicants in attending selected renal pathology events worldwide. Explore the 2027 opportunities Recipients will gain access to specialist training, connect with international experts and peers, and build knowledge and skills they can apply in their home institutions. Apply for a bursary...
Faculty and delegates at the ISN Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases in Montevideo, Uruguay ISN members had the opportunity to strengthen their clinical and diagnostic expertise through two focused ISN Primer Courses* held in Montevideo, Uruguay, in August 2026. The ISN Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases offered participants the chance to explore real-world approaches to managing glomerular diseases...
Who is ready to guide the ISN at both global and regional levels? Nominations are now open for the election of 2027–29 ISN leaders, including President-Elect; and, Regional Board Deputy Chairs, who also serve on the ISN Council, for all 10 ISN regions. View details and submit your nomination This is an opportunity for ISN members to help drive the society’s mission forward by...
Since its launch in 2019, the ISN Community Film Event is seen as a distinctive creative platform where patients, families, healthcare professionals, and advocates can highlight the impact of living with kidney diseases by sharing their personal experiences. Submit your film Across eight editions, the films have taken viewers into remote communities, through transplant journeys, and into dialysis units, hospitals, and homes, depicting uncertainty and challenges alongside resilience and hope. With submissions now open for...
The ISN values the perspectives and contributions of its younger members and supports them as they develop into the next generation of global kidney health leaders. The ISN Young Nephrologists Committee (ISN YNC) is a key part of this commitment, bringing together early-career professionals from around the world to contribute to ISN activities and develop their networks, skills, and leadership experience. For 2026–28, eight new...
The ISN and the International Society of Glomerular Disease (ISGD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a long-term partnership toward advancing kidney health worldwide. Through the partnership, the two societies will work more closely together, share expertise, and identify opportunities for joint initiatives, strengthening complementarity between their respective activities.
The ISN Transplantation Working Group is developing a series of concise expert perspectives on published literature to help clinicians, researchers, and policymakers engage with emerging transplant evidence in a practical and accessible way. The commentaries highlight key clinical and practical implications, global relevance, and lessons for different healthcare settings. Read the first commentary The first commentary...
Your research is the result of time, effort, and ideas that could help advance global kidney health. Your next important step in this process: Submit an abstract to WCN’27 so that your work is seen and discussed on a global stage and becomes part of the scientific exchange that moves nephrology forward. Submit your abstract...
Kidney International® Reversal of advanced diabetic kidney disease in mice achieved with a monoclonal anti-VEGFR1 antibody Diabetic kidney disease is a major cause of kidney failure, and new treatment approaches are needed. In this study, researchers tested various strategies to target the VEGF-A pathway in mouse models of diabetic kidney disease and chronic kidney disease. They found that...
ISN membership is more than a subscription; it's your place in the leading global kidney health community. Whether you're early in your career or an established leader, the ISN connects you to people, resources and opportunities that challenge, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Join the ISN or renew your membership for the rest of 2026 at 50% off with promo code 50ISN26 In addition to discounted ISN events, ISN membership gives you access to: Kidney...
Dr. Chan performs an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay in the Mayer IgA Nephropathy Laboratory at the University of Leicester “The fellowship provides far more than clinical knowledge” When Chee Eng Chan applied for an ISN Fellowship, his goal was to build the clinical expertise and confidence needed to improve care for patients with complex glomerular diseases in his home country, Malaysia. During...
WCN’27 welcomes your abstract submission. Whether your work focuses on clinical care, research, education, implementation, or health systems, WCN offers an opportunity to share your findings with the global kidney care community. Get ready to submit your abstract! Need help shaping your abstract? Start with these ISN resources: Explore the top 5 reasons to submit an...
The ISN invites applications for editor-in-chief (EIC) of Kidney International Reports®. The EIC will shape the journal’s editorial direction and support the publication of high-quality, clinically relevant kidney research for a global audience. Applications close on July 31, 2026. View the role, criteria, and how to apply
In July, the ISN will continue its support of kidney care advancement in the region with its participation in the MSN Congress. Malaysian Society of Nephrology Congress (MSN 2026) July 24-26, 2026 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia The MSN 2026 congress will be followed by a 2-day ISN Scientific Writing Course (SWC) from July 27-28, delivered by the ISN and MSN. Several members of the ISN SWC faculty will present talks at the MSN...
“I look forward to continuing the pursuit of discoveries that deepen our understanding of PKD and ultimately improve the lives of patients and families affected by this disease.” Please join the ISN in congratulating Feng Qian, winner of the 2027 Lillian Jean Kaplan International Prize for Advancement in the Understanding of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). Dr. Qian* is an...
Advocating for national kidney health action just got easier. The ISN has developed a one-page tool for advocating with government and health system stakeholders showing how they can support the national implementation of the WHO kidney health resolution. Download and share the one-pager Based on an ISN-led policy paper published in The Lancet in May 2026, the one-pager outlines five practical steps countries can take to move from commitment to implementation,...
The ISN Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program continues to support regional and national nephrology meetings that respond to local educational needs. From hands-on workshops to specialist-led sessions, these events have strengthened practical skills, shared expertise, and built kidney care capacity across diverse settings. Delegates at the “Pediatric Dialysis: Ins & Outs” workshop in Bangladesh, supported...
Kidney International® Conventional cytotoxic chemotherapy–associated nephrotoxicity: consensus report of the 34th Acute Disease Quality Initiative (ADQI) Workgroup Conventional cytotoxic chemotherapy remains essential in cancer care, but can cause acute and chronic kidney injury. The 34th ADQI Workgroup reviewed the epidemiology, mechanisms, risk factors, clinical manifestations, prevention, and management of nephrotoxicity linked to commonly used agents. The resulting consensus report emphasizes clinician awareness,...
Reconnect with the resources, opportunities, and community that support your professional growth and help advance kidney health worldwide. For a limited time, ISN membership is available at 50% off for the remainder of 2026 with code 50ISN26. Join the ISN or renew your membership at 50% off Join or renew today to gain access to thousands of hours of educational content,...
As you continue to use ISN-Global Kidney Health Atlas (ISN-GKHA) data in your work or look to better understand the global kidney health landscape, listen to an ISN Roundtable marking the ISN-GKHA’s 10th anniversary that offers valuable insights into one of the nephrology community’s most influential resources. Access the ISN-GKHA 2027: 10-Year Round-Up Roundtable video In the discussion, leaders behind the ISN-GKHA reflect on the atlas’ evolution and its worldwide impact. David Johnson...
