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Kidney International®   Pegcetacoplan prophylaxis for recurrent C3 glomerulopathy with multifactorial genetic background  C3 glomerulopathy (C3G) has a high risk of recurrence after kidney transplantation, and there is limited evidence on how best to prevent it.  This case report describes a child with severe, early-onset C3G and a complex genetic background who received pegcetacoplan before and after a living-donor kidney transplant as prophylaxis...

August 31, 2026Journals, News, ResearchRead more...

ISN global engagement in September: supporting kidney care education in Brazil, Australia, Italy, and South Africa  

This September, the ISN will contribute to nephrology events in Brazil, Australia, Italy, and South Africa, offering kidney care professionals opportunities to exchange knowledge, build connections, and share expertise.   33rd Brazilian Congress of Nephrology  September 16-19, 2026 Belo Horizonte, Brazil  This congress is an ISN Continuing Medical Education Program-supported meeting, enabling speakers Marina Papaginovic Leiva (Argentina) and Jorge Rico Fontalvo (Colombia) to...

August 31, 2026CME, ISN Participates, NewsRead more...

Eight editions of kidney stories on camera: bringing lived experience into global focus 

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...

August 31, 2026Events, ISN Community Film Event, News, WCNRead more...

ISN Transplantation Working Group connects transplant research to global practice

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...

July 20, 2026Education, NewsRead more...

Building lasting capacity: SRC partnership strengthens nephrology care in Central Java

From 2019 to 2025, an ISN Sister Renal Centers (SRC) partnership strengthened nephrology care and education in Central Java, Indonesia. The collaboration connected the emerging center, Dr. Kariadi Hospital, Indonesia, with the supporting center, Austin Health in Melbourne, Australia, and worked closely with the . It was jointly supported by the ISN and the...

July 20, 2026Grants, News, Sister Renal CentersRead more...

ISN Journal summaries on belimumab in lupus nephritis and deceased donation in Tamil Nadu

Kidney International®   Insights from the BLISS-LN Phase 3 study of biomarker associations with kidney response to belimumab in lupus nephritis   Lupus nephritis is complex and difficult to treat, and clinicians need better tools to understand which patients are most likely to benefit from specific therapies.  Using data from the Phase 3 BLISS-LN study, researchers assessed how belimumab affected immune...

July 6, 2026Journals, NewsRead more...

ISN Journal summaries on conventional cytotoxic chemotherapy and Taiwan’s living kidney donation policy 

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,...

June 8, 2026Journals, News, ResearchRead more...

KICR article in focus: rare late fungal infection after kidney transplantation 

A new case report in Kidney International Case Reports™ (KICR) describes an exceptionally rare delayed dual invasive fungal infection involving mucormycosis and aspergillosis in the native kidney of a kidney transplant recipient more than 10 years after transplantation.  Macroscopic appearance of small whitish tissue (fungal ball) passed in urine  The patient presented with fever, right loin...

May 26, 2026Journals, NewsRead more...

Tune in to regional perspectives from the WCN’26 Kidney Studio 

What do kidney care priorities look like across ISN regions?  In a series of WCN'26 Kidney Studio interviews, several ISN regional board chairs and deputy chairs share perspectives on the challenges and opportunities shaping kidney care in their regions.  The interviews show how regional leadership connects the ISN's global mission with local realities, from earlier diagnosis and workforce development to access, education, and awareness.  Oceania and South East Asia: Expanding access and...

May 26, 2026News, Regional Activities, WCNRead more...

Training that transforms kidney care: Welcoming new ISN Fellows 

For many nephrologists, an ISN Fellowship is more than advanced training; it is a turning point in what becomes possible for patients and kidney care teams back home.  “The ISN Fellowship program represented a pivotal moment in my professional journey,” reflects Christina Amira (Nigeria), ISN Fellow from 2003–2004. “Upon returning to my home country, I successfully established a...

February 23, 2026Fellowship, Grants, NewsRead more...

Yokohama e yokoso! Young-at-heart highlights from the WCN’26 program  

By Iman Al Shamsi (YNC member, WCN subcommittee chair)   From the calm of cherry blossom season to world-leading innovation, Japan offers an inspiring backdrop for WCN. It is a place that invites both focus and discovery — from thought-provoking scientific sessions to the shared moments of exchange and networking that stay with you long after the congress ends.  The ISN Young Nephrologist...

January 12, 2026News, Young nephrologistsRead more...

ISN Journal summaries on kidney transplantation in patients with plasma cell dyscrasia and gender differences in living kidney donation 

Kidney International®   Management recommendations for kidney transplantation in patients with plasma cell dyscrasia  Patients with plasma cell dyscrasia such as multiple myeloma and AL amyloidosis often develop kidney failure but have been underrepresented in kidney transplantation due to recurrence risk and poor outcomes. A multidisciplinary panel reviewed new evidence showing improved survival with modern therapies and expanding transplant eligibility....

November 10, 2025Journals, NewsRead more...

HRH Prince Daniel of Sweden meets ISN Immediate Past-President, Masaomi Nangaku, in Japan to champion global kidney health 

On October 14, 2025, His Royal Highness Prince Daniel of Sweden visited ISN Immediate Past-President Masaomi Nangaku at the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Medicine. A kidney transplant recipient and patron of the ISN, Prince Daniel has long been an advocate for kidney disease awareness. They discussed ISN initiatives, including the Global Kidney Health...

October 27, 2025NewsRead more...

Putting patients first: New video series on kidney supportive care

People living with kidney disease and their families face difficult choices and uncertainty, highlighting the need for clear, compassionate guidance about treatment options. To support them, the ISN has developed an open-access video series to help patients and families understand supportive care, make informed choices, and access person-centered care throughout their kidney journey.  Explore the...

October 13, 2025Education, NewsRead more...

Shaping the future of transplantation with AI: Listen to the ISN Podcast 

This episode of the ISN Global Kidney Care Podcast explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming kidney transplantation — from overcoming clinical challenges to tackling disparities in access and unlocking the potential of generative AI to manage unstructured medical data.  Listen to this episode of the Global Kidney Care Podcast   “We fitted … a kind of...

September 15, 2025Education, NewsRead more...

WCN’26 plenary: Dennis Lo on diagnostic breakthroughs with liquid biopsy  

  Dennis Lo, Li Ka Shing professor of medicine and professor of chemical pathology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, will deliver a WCN’26 plenary on “Creating paradigm shifts in medical diagnostics using liquid biopsy”, exploring how this technology is reshaping diagnostics and its implications for kidney care.  WCN’26 registration opens tomorrow!  Explore the WCN’26 preliminary...

September 15, 2025News, WCNRead 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...

Training abroad, transforming at home: Four ISN Fellows lead kidney care development in Laos

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...

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

Small kidneys, big impact: Advancing pediatric kidney care in Sri Lanka 

A Sister Renal Centers (SRC) partnership has played a pivotal role in reshaping pediatric kidney care at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) in Sri Lanka and extending its impact nationwide.  "LRH University Unit now stands as a pioneering institution in pediatric nephrology, offering outstanding clinical care and serving as a center for training and research,"...

June 30, 2025Grants, News, Sister Renal CentersRead more...

Transforming transplant care in Nepal: The impact of the ISN–TTS Sister Transplant Centers Program 

Members of the transplant teams from Nepal and Newcastle, during a clinical observer visit to the UK  Since joining the ISN–TTS Sister Transplant Centers (STC) Program in 2017, the Shahid Dharmabhakta National Transplant Center (SDNTC) (formerly known as the Human Organ Transplant Center) in Nepal has undergone a remarkable transformation. Its partnership with the Freeman...

June 16, 2025Grants, News, Sister Transplant CentersRead more...