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Turn environmentally sustainable goals into action with the new ISN Green Nephrology Toolkit 

Concerned about the environmental impact of kidney care but unsure where to start? The ISN Green Nephrology Toolkit offers practical guidance to help healthcare professionals introduce simple, sustainable changes within their kidney care units.   Explore the toolkit   Developed in collaboration with the ISN Emerging Leaders Program cohort 2 with support from the GREEN-K* steering committee, the toolkit is designed for teams at any stage of their sustainability...

May 26, 2026Initiatives, NewsRead more...

World Kidney Day 2026: Caring for people, protecting the planet — get involved! 

How will you support kidney health and sustainability this World Kidney Day?  With kidney disease affecting millions worldwide and environmental factors such as heat, pollution, and access to clean water increasingly shaping risk, this year’s theme, “Kidney Health for All: Caring for People, Protecting the Planet,” calls for prevention, early detection, and care models that are people-centered and planet-conscious.  Read...

February 23, 2026Advocacy, News, World Kidney DayRead more...

Taking the unknown out of CKDu: Read the new report from ISN i3C in Kidney International® 

After two decades of research, the causes of chronic kidney disease of undetermined etiology (CKDu) remain elusive. A new report from the ISN International Consortium of CKDu Collaborators (ISN i3C), published in Kidney International® (KI), suggests the challenge lies not only in what is unknown but also in how CKDu has been studied to date.  Read the full report in KI  The authors point to inconsistent terminology,...

February 9, 2026News, ResearchRead more...

Growing together: The ISN welcomes a new Collective-member society

TSN President Mai-Szu Wu and ISN President Marcello Tonelli sign a memorandum of understanding for TSN to become an ISN Collective-member society The ISN is pleased to welcome the Taiwan Society of Nephrology (TSN) as its newest Collective-member society, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing kidney care in the North and East Asia region. This partnership builds on...

January 12, 2026Membership, NewsRead more...

Better leaders for better global kidney care: Meet the new ISN Emerging Leaders  

A new cohort of rising kidney care leaders has joined the ISN Emerging Leaders Program (ELP). The ISN is excited to work with the new cohort toward advancing kidney care in ways that support nephrologists and their patients worldwide.   Over the next two years, this cohort of emerging leaders will train in leadership, collaborative problem-solving, and active engagement with ISN initiatives, translating global vision into...

January 12, 2026ELP, Grants, NewsRead more...

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...