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.
At the fourth high-level meeting of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) on the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and the promotion of mental health and wellbeing, governments from around the world reaffirmed their shared commitment to tackling the world’s leading causes of death and disability. Although there has...
Designed as an advocacy resource, the ISN fact sheet on rare kidney diseases (RKDs) was first launched in English at the 78th World Health Assembly. Now available in several languages, the ISN encourages all members and partners to leverage this tool in their advocacy, policymaking, and clinical engagement efforts. Arabic Chinese French Japanese Spanish Access the translated fact sheets* The fact...
Kidney International® KDIGO 2025 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy (IgAN) and Immunoglobulin A Vasculitis (IgAV) IgA nephropathy and IgA vasculitis are leading causes of kidney disease worldwide, but treatment approaches have long varied. The KDIGO 2025 guideline consolidates the latest evidence to provide updated recommendations on diagnosis, risk assessment, and therapies, aiming...
The annual World Kidney Day (WKD) campaign for 2026 officially launched today, September 15. This year-long campaign will culminate in a global day of activities on Thursday March 12, 2026. The 2026 campaign carries the powerful message, “Kidney health for all: Caring for people, protecting the planet,” highlighting the vital link between kidney care and...
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...
The mystery of chronic kidney disease of unknown origin (CKDu) continues to puzzle researchers, but efforts to solve it are gaining ground. The i3C Network is steadily expanding, bringing together researchers, clinicians, and public health experts with one shared goal: to uncover the causes behind CKDu and protect vulnerable populations. In July, over 40 experts...
The ISN Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) develops leadership potential to drive change in global kidney health. Since its launch, it has become a catalyst for early-career nephrologists and researchers to champion advocacy, expand research, and foster innovation in kidney care worldwide. Hurry – apply for the ISN Emerging Leaders Program by September 15! Here are some...
Faculty and delegates at the 5th Congress of the Senegalese Society of Nephrology, Dialysis, and Transplantation The ISN Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program recently supported the 5th Congress of the Senegalese Society of Nephrology, Dialysis, and Transplantation (SOSENDT) in Saly, Senegal, which gathered 332 participants from across Sub-Saharan Africa. Two ISN-supported speakers attended: Eric Goffin...
In August, the ISN was represented in Chennai, India, at the 4th Annual Conference of Women in Nephrology-India (WIN-ICON 2025). ISN executive director Charu Malik delivered a virtual talk, “Opportunities for young nephrologists in ISN.” In September At the 60th Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology (ANZSN) Congress (August 30 – September 3, Perth, Western...
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...
Lao transplant team, including past ISN Fellows Noot Sengthavisouk (far left) and Chanmaly Keomany (far right), observing at Ramathibodi Hospital in Thailand In 2007, kidney care in Laos was limited to a few dialysis beds, with no capacity for kidney biopsy, peritoneal dialysis, or transplantation. Over the past two decades, the ISN Fellowship Program and...
To help kidney care professionals stay current with the evolving impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on kidney health, the ISN Academy has launched a dedicated AI resource page: A curated, growing collection of essential content that bridges nephrology and emerging technologies. Explore the AI resource page at the ISN Academy This resource features materials from leading...
Dr. Devarajan (wearing a suit) with the SAT Team at the National Pediatric Nephrology Conclave 2022, supported by the ISN An ISN Sister Renal Centers (SRC) collaboration between Sree Avittam Thirunal (SAT) Hospital in Kerala, India, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), USA, has played a transformative role in developing pediatric nephrology services at...
Kidney International® The Mayo MGRS Prediction Tool calculates the risk of finding monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance in a kidney biopsy in patients with monoclonal gammopathy Determining which patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and monoclonal gammopathy should undergo a kidney biopsy to diagnose monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance (MGRS) remains a clinical challenge. Researchers developed and...
From global policy tools to community-driven projects and early-career development, ISN's research initiatives offer meaningful opportunities for all professionals committed to advancing kidney care. Whether you're just starting out or looking to broaden your impact, you can grow, collaborate, and drive real impact through ISN-supported research activities. We invited several contributors to share what...
Kazutoshi Mori, distinguished professor at Kyoto University’s Institute for Advanced Study, will present the WCN’26 plenary session “Dynamics of the function and regulation of the endoplasmic reticulum.” The lecture will explore how cellular stress responses are managed within the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), with implications for chronic diseases, including those affecting the kidneys. Registration for...
The ISN invites renal pathologists, nephrologists and trainees from lower-, lower-middle-, and upper-middle-income countries to apply for an ISN Renal Pathology Bursary available for several key educational events in 2026. These bursaries aim to enhance diagnostic expertise, facilitating the early detection of kidney diseases and ultimately improving patient outcomes. Please read the guidelines carefully and submit...
A recent editorial by members of the ISN Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) cohort 3, published in Kidney International Reports®, explores urgent global disparities in chronic kidney disease (CKD) diagnostics. The piece highlights barriers to early detection—such as limited access to basic testing, biopsy services, and genetic evaluation—and proposes a tiered strategy to address these...
The ISN Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) fosters leadership potential to drive change in global kidney health. Since its launch, the ELP has become a springboard for early-career nephrologists and researchers to lead initiatives, shape policy, and influence the future of nephrology both locally and globally. Applications for the ISN Emerging Leaders Program are open! Apply...
The ISN invites all to participate in the “KDIGO Global Survey on the Utilization and Implementation of KDIGO Guidelines.” Take the survey The survey aims to understand how KDIGO Guidelines are applied in daily practice and where challenges or gaps remain. Your insights will help tailor future guidance to better meet the needs of kidney health...
