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ISN around the world: Celebrating excellence and education at global events 

ISN leaders are spotlighting global kidney health in the Middle East in November and in North and East Asia, Western Europe, and South Asia throughout December, and celebrating two 2025 ISN Pioneer Award winners.  By sharing research, building partnerships, and amplifying regional voices, these engagements help advance the global conversation on equitable kidney care.   November 19th Congress of Asian Society of Transplantation (CAST 2025)    November 26-29, 2025                Zahra, Kuwait    November 28, Time TBD (Arabian Standard Time)   A highlight...

November 24, 2025ISN Participates, NewsRead more...

An ever-expanding network: New Collective-member society joins the ISN 

The ISN is pleased to welcome the Hellenic Association of Independent Nephrologists (HASIN) as its newest Collective-member society, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing kidney care across Eastern and Central Europe.  Collective membership offers societies greater global visibility and engagement through:  ISN endorsement   Priority consideration for hosting joint events  Complimentary participation in the Global Village at the World Congress of Nephrology  Individual members of...

November 10, 2025Membership, NewsRead more...

Continue or begin your ISN journey with an enhanced membership experience 

ISN membership connects you to a global community driving progress in kidney care worldwide.  It’s now easier than ever to renew or join through the upgraded MYISN portal – designed to make your membership experience smoother, faster, and even more intuitive.  With the new MYISN portal, you can:  Renew your ISN membership in just a few...

October 27, 2025Membership, NewsRead more...

Continuing to advocate for global recognition of kidney health 

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...

September 29, 2025Advocacy, News, WHORead more...

Countdown to World Kidney Day 2026: Year-long campaign starts now! 

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...

September 15, 2025Advocacy, News, World Kidney DayRead more...

Stand out and avoid pitfalls: Tips for abstract submitters 

        WCN Abstract Working Group co-chairs Alessia Fornoni (left) and Bianca Davidson  According to WCN Abstract Working Group co-chair* Alessia Fornoni, WCN is "designed to promote 'bedside to research and back' networking opportunities with a global impact." Submitting an abstract is therefore not only about presenting results but also about:  Gaining visibility  Building connections  Receiving valuable feedback from...

September 15, 2025News, WCNRead more...

From emerging leaders to kidney health trailblazers: Where are they now — and could you be next? 

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...

July 14, 2025ELP, Grants, NewsRead more...

Turning promises into policy: The ISN’s drive for kidney health in 2025

The ISN continues to advocate for kidney health to be prioritized globally and comprehensively integrated into the broader noncommunicable disease (NCD) agenda. Read the ISN Manifesto on driving global action On September 25, 2025, world leaders will gather at the United Nations in New York for the Fourth High-Level Meeting (HLM4) on NCDs and mental health....

July 14, 2025Advocacy, News, WHORead more...

Nurturing kidney health leaders: Applications open for the 4th cohort of ISN Emerging Leaders  

The ISN Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) provides early-career professionals with an exceptional opportunity to develop influential voices to shape kidney care locally, regionally, and globally.  “I wanted to be a stronger leader and to advocate better for kidney health,” shares Robert Kalyesubula (Uganda), a member of the first ELP cohort that launched in 2021 and...

June 16, 2025ELP, Grants, NewsRead more...

Spotlight on SEN: How the ISN became a key ally in growing Ecuador’s nephrology community   

SEN members during a kidney care campaign We caught up with Darío Jiménez Acosta, President of the Ecuadorian Society of Nephrology (SEN), to learn how SEN is advancing kidney care locally and strengthening global ties through the ISN as a Collective-member society.    Tell us about SEN and its origins  SEN has been active since 1990, organizing national...

June 16, 2025Membership, NewsRead more...

GREEN-K: Leading the shift to sustainable global kidney care 

The ISN’s pioneering efforts to address environmental challenges in kidney care are featured in an op-ed and video published by Devex as part of its “Accelerating Action” editorial series.  Read the op-ed  The article “Global kidney health via sustainability: A 'best-buy' approach” explores how ecological practices in nephrology can advance both planetary and population health —...

May 12, 2025Initiatives, NewsRead more...

The ISN welcomes new chairs and members of its committees and working groups and thanks their predecessors 

The ISN is pleased to welcome several incoming committee and working group chairs, deputy chairs and members to their new roles, which took effect at WCN’25 – we look forward to their contributions.  Please join us in congratulating these new leaders and members and thanking their predecessors for their valuable service.   ISN-ACT (Advancing Clinical Trials)...

April 28, 2025Governance, NewsRead more...

Join the ISN X Space this World Health Day — promote kidney health now and every day! 

Today, on World Health Day, we focus on global health challenges, taking the opportunity to raise awareness about kidney health. Join Urmila Anandh, Elliot Tannor, and María José Soler in the X Space “Advancing global kidney health: Building consensus for the WHO resolution” at 3 p.m. CEST today (April 7).  Access the ISN X Space...

April 7, 2025Advocacy, News, WHORead more...

ISN-GKHA 2023 findings feature in PLOS Global Public Health roundtable 

PLOS Global Public Health recently hosted a roundtable with the lead authors of ISN-Global Kidney Health Atlas (ISN-GKHA) articles they published earlier this year.  The authors highlight key insights from their research, which examined disparities in the availability, affordability, quality, and access to kidney care services across countries categorized by World Bank income group classifications.   Watch...

April 7, 2025News, ResearchRead more...

The ISN strengthens global ties with three new Affiliated societies  

The ISN is pleased to welcome the following new ISN Affiliated societies: Hellenic Association of Independent Nephrologists  Nephrology Society of Botswana  Palestine Society of Nephrology  These new ties further strengthen ISN's growing network of over 120 affiliated societies across six continents, connecting more than 30,000 kidney-related healthcare professionals.   These societies are crucial in expanding the ISN's knowledge base and...

April 7, 2025Membership, NewsRead more...

Join the webinar on “Kidney disease in the public health agenda”  

Nature Reviews Nephrology will host the webinar "Kidney disease in the public health agenda"  on April 28.  Register for the webinar  The webinar will examine the role of kidney disease within the broader noncommunicable disease (NCD) agenda, highlighting its relevance to the 4th UN High-level Meeting on NCDs and achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3.4 — to...

April 7, 2025Advocacy, News, WHORead more...

Advancing kidney care worldwide: Announcing five ISN Regional Training Centers in Africa    

The ISN congratulates five kidney care centers in Africa that have earned ISN Regional Training Center (RTC) status:  Charles Nicolle Hospital Center, Tunis, Tunisia  Kasr Alainy Medical School, Cairo, Egypt  Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana  Mansoura University Hospital Nephrology and Dialysis Unit, Mansoura, Egypt  Urology and Nephrology Center, Mansoura University  Participating in ISN's wide range of grants, these institutions serve...

March 10, 2025Grants, News, Regional Training CentersRead more...

The ISN and AFRAN strengthen ties to advance kidney care in Africa and beyond 

The ISN and the African Association of Nephrology (AFRAN) signed a new agreement at WCN'25 to strengthen collaborative efforts aimed at: Improving the number of nephrologists in Africa Supporting sustainable kidney care Improving patient outcomes regionally and globally AFRAN President Hany Hafez (seated, far left), ISN Immediate Past President Masaomi Nangaku (seated, second from right), and ISN Core...

February 24, 2025Fellowship, Grants, News, Regional Activities, WCNRead more...