The ISN Academy is the International Society of Nephrology’s educational platform, designed and curated by the ISN Education Working Group (EWG). The ISN Academy has hundreds of hours of original content developed and published each year under EWG’s guidance and review. You will find content from regionally diverse group of presenters and contributors, from high and low to middle-income countries to ensure relevance to all who work in the nephrology community.
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Latest ISN International Expert Forum: Advancing B cell science to inform care in glomerular disease
Speakers and moderators at the ISN Expert Forum on B cell targeting in glomerular disease What do clinicians and researchers need to know about B cell biology and targeting as options for glomerular disease continue to evolve? From January 29-31, 111 experts from 27 countries gathered in Seville, Spain, for the ISN Expert Forum on B Cell Targeting in Glomerular Disease: A New...
Empowering non-physician healthcare professionals in early kidney disease detection: New ISN Academy curriculum
Early detection of kidney disease is critical to preventing complications and improving outcomes. Yet, in many settings, non-physician healthcare professionals are the first and sometimes only point of contact for at-risk populations. A new ISN Academy curriculum, Empowering Non-Physician Healthcare Workers: Early Kidney Disease Detection and Care, aims to strengthen frontline kidney care by equipping non-physician healthcare professionals with practical, accessible...
Get CME credit while advancing care for pregnancy and kidney disease
Caring for women with chronic kidney disease (CKD) during pregnancy presents complex clinical challenges, spanning fertility, preconception counselling, pregnancy management, and postpartum care. The ISN Pregnancy and Kidney Disease Toolkit Curriculum* provides practical, evidence-based guidance to support confident decision-making in these scenarios — now accredited for 3 CME credits at the ISN Academy. Explore the curriculum The modules expand on the ISN Pregnancy and Kidney Disease Toolkit*, providing...
Master genetics in kidney care with the new ISN Academy curriculum
Genetic testing is rapidly reshaping kidney care — and nephrologists who understand when and how to use it can diagnose earlier, tailor treatment more precisely, and improve outcomes for patients and their families. Explore the Genetics Curriculum To help clinicians build this essential skill set, the ISN Academy has launched the Genetics Curriculum, an online program designed to make nephro-genetics practical, accessible, and...
By young nephrologists, for young nephrologists: Research interpretation course now CME-accredited
By YNC Chair Bianca Davidson Do you sometimes feel unsure when reading clinical research papers or meta-analyses? You’re not alone — recent surveys show that one of the biggest challenges reported by young nephrologists was limited training in research interpretation. That’s where the ISN Young Nephrologists Capacity Building Committee steps in. To support early-career professionals, the...
ISN Train-the-Trainer Program for pregnancy and kidney disease comes full circle as former trainees join the faculty
A new cohort of trainees has been accepted into the program and will receive guidance from members of the inaugural cohort, now serving as faculty alongside senior mentors. The ISN Train-the-Trainer program in pregnancy and kidney diseases, led by Shilpa Jesudason (Australia) and Michelle Hladunewich (Canada), aims to build a robust network of professionals...