The ISN provides regular live and recorded webinars in several languages covering a range of topics relevant to the nephrology community.
Live events are open access and include interactive question and answer sessions.
Recordings are available exclusively for ISN members and ISN Academy subscribers on the ISN Academy.
- 16:00 CET
ISN Webinar: C3G – Biopsy interpretation, monoclonal gammopathy, and complement inhibition
This webinar will provide a focused update on key diagnostic and management considerations in C3 glomerulopathy (C3G). Expert speakers will explore the role of kidney biopsy in C3G, discuss monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance (MGRS), and review upcoming C3G...
- 13:30 CET
ISN-UKKA Webinar: Dialysis or conservative kidney management for kidney failure – the first results of the Prepare for Kidney Care randomized controlled trial
Prepare for Kidney Care is the first randomized controlled trial comparing preparation for dialysis with conservative kidney management in older people approaching kidney failure. While a combination of quality and length of life formed the primary outcome, many other outcomes...
- 12:00 CET
ISN Webinar: Implementation science for more effective clinical trials – Preparatory webinar for the WCN’27 Clinical Trials Course
This webinar, a preparatory module for the WCN’27 Clinical Trials Pre-Course, will introduce participants to implementation science and its role in enhancing the efficiency, relevance, and impact of clinical trials. The session will provide an overview of the key...
- 14:00 CET
ISN Webinar: Turning kidney health commitments into country action
Following the 2025 World Health Assembly Resolution on Kidney Health, this webinar will show how global commitments can move into country action. It connects the Lancet five-step implementation framework, ISN-GKHA evidence for situational assessment, country strategy development, and SMART...
- 14:00 CET
ISN Transplantation Working Group Webinar: Kidney transplantation at scale – from clinical care to education and research
Hospital do Rim has developed one of the world’s largest kidney transplant programs, demonstrating how scale, organization, and standardized processes can expand access while maintaining excellent clinical outcomes. This webinar will explore the model behind large-scale kidney transplantation and...
- 15:00 CET
ISN Webinar: Tropical infections and the kidney – presentation, pitfalls, and prevention
Acute kidney injury (AKI) in tropical regions—home to roughly 40% of the world's population—is driven to a large extent by infections such as leptospirosis, scrub typhus, dengue, malaria, Ebola virus, yellow fever, and HIV. These infections cause kidney injury...
- 14:00 CET
ISN-ASON Webinar: Management of anemia in cancer patients and VEGF inhibitors related kidney adverse events
This webinar will explore key recommendations from the latest American Society of Onco-Nephrology (ASON) position statements, focusing on two important areas at the intersection of oncology and kidney care: the management of anemia in patients with cancer and kidney-related adverse...
- 12:30 CET
ISN-TTS Webinar: Kidney Transplantation in West Bengal, India: Supporting the Development of Swap & Deceased Donor Transplantation Programmes
Organ transplantation rates and characteristics differ significantly between West Bengal, India, and London, UK, driven by distinct legal frameworks, cultural attitudes, and infrastructure capabilities. Improving outcomes requires addressing region-specific barriers while fostering international clinical collaboration. In this session, through...
- 14:30 CET
ISN Roundtable: the ABC of Renal Disaster Preparedness
This roundtable will explore how disasters and emergencies can disrupt the delivery of essential kidney care, with particular attention to patients requiring dialysis and other life-sustaining treatments. Drawing on lessons from previous disasters, expert speakers will discuss practical approaches...
- 14:00 CET
ISN Roundtable: Research peer review and publication in nephrology
This roundtable will provide practical insights into the peer-review and publication process from the perspective of journal editors. Participants will share their perspectives as key decisions makers. The goal is for the audience to gain a better understanding of...
- 12:00
ISN Roundtable: From inspiration to impact – planning a successful ISN Educational Ambassador project
The ISN Educational Ambassadors Program brings experts to centers around the world to provide hands-on training tailored to local needs, strengthening clinical skills and building sustainable capacity. Following the release of the Educational Ambassadors Program podcast featuring program leaders, an...
- 09:00 CEST
ISN North & East Asia Regional Board Webinar: Rethinking CKD screening: global perspectives on early detection and timely intervention
CKD has emerged as a major global health burden, affecting nearly 10% of the world’s population and contributing significantly to morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Despite substantial progress in therapeutic interventions, including novel kidney-protective agents, the full benefits of these treatments can only...
- 3 PM CEST
Industry e-symposium: Genetic and Clinical Implications in aHUS Management
This webinar will explore the critical role of genetics in the prognosis and management of atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS), with a focus on practical clinical applications. Key topics include using genetic insights for risk stratification, determining prognosis, and guiding treatment duration...
- 4 PM CEST
Grand Rounds on Pregnancy associated AKI – an ISN-Global PrAKI Consortium Initiative – Spotlight on Tanzania
Pregnancy-associated acute kidney injury (PrAKI) is an under-recognised contributor to maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality, with incidence up to 30 times higher in low-income and middle-income countries than in high-income settings. Against this backdrop, the Global PrAKI Consortium...
- 2 PM CEST
ISN-TTS Webinar: Overview on BK and Case Discussion
SPK (simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplant) is an established option for selected patients with T1DM and ESKD. We report a 34-year-old woman with long-standing T1DM, hypertension, dyslipidaemia and hypothyroidism, complicated by diabetic nephropathy progressing to ESKD, on twice-weekly haemodialysis for 2 years. Glycaemic and blood pressure control remained poor...
- 2 PM CEST
Meet Leaders of Sister Centers Programs and Get Tips on How to Submit a Successful Application
Are you looking to transform kidney care at your health center? Are you looking to build and enhance your center’s renal or transplantation services with support and guidance from an experienced center? Obtaining funding via the ISN Sister Renal...
- 4 PM CET
ISN Western Europe Regional Board Webinar: Implementing the New KDIGO IgA Nephropathy Guidelines – Translating Evidence, Innovation, and Access into Clinical Practice
The management of IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is evolving rapidly, driven by the publication of updated KDIGO guidance and the emergence of novel targeted therapies. This webinar will provide a practical overview of key recommendations from the latest KDIGO IgAN...
- 1 PM CEST
ISN-KDIGO Webinar: Sustainable Dialysis: Challenges, Solutions, and Future Directions
This webinar will build upon discussions from the KDIGO Controversies Conference on Green Dialysis: Environmentally Sustainable Care, Growth, and Innovation. Maintenance dialysis therapies—including hemodialysis, hemodiafiltration, and peritoneal dialysis (PD)—are among the most resource-intensive medical interventions due to their high water and...
- 3 PM CEST
ISN Webinar: Interventions for CKDu in Endemic Regions – Progress and Outcomes
This ISN i3C webinar, Interventions for CKDu in Endemic Regions: Progress and Outcomes, will showcase experiences from regions heavily affected by CKDu and examine the impact of interventions aimed at reducing disease burden. Speakers will discuss lessons learned from investigating pesticide-related risk factors in Aguascalientes, improving access...
- 10:30 AM CEST
ISN-ISPD Webinar: Bedside to Evidence – Framing Research Questions in Kidney Care
This webinar is designed to support nurses in developing the confidence to undertake research, whether in clinical or academic settings. By hearing individuals describe their own experiences, attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how research careers begin and evolve. The...
- 4 PM CEST
ISN-KDIGO Webinar: Targeting B Cells in Glomerular Diseases
This webinar builds on key discussions from the 2025 KDIGO Controversies Conference on Therapies Targeting B Cells in Immune-Mediated Kidney Diseases. The session will examine the evolving understanding of B-cell biology in glomerular diseases, with a particular focus on...
- 2 PM CEST
ISN Renal Pathology Working Group Webinar: Towards refinement of the Banff classification system for kidney allograft pathology – addition of activity and chronicity indices
Histological assessment of kidney allograft biopsies, using the Banff classification system, remains the gold standard to diagnose transplant rejection. Two main Banff categories of rejection are recognized; antibody mediated rejection and T-cell mediated rejection, combined with subcategories designating acute/active,...
- 5:00 PM CEST
Industry e-symposium: Multidisciplinary approach in aHUS diagnosis
This webinar will explore the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in the diagnosis of atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS). The topic emphasizes how different specialties can collaborate effectively, even in settings without formalized teams, to improve diagnostic outcomes. Learning objectives: Understanding Collaboration: Discover...
- 2 PM CEST
ISN-TTS Webinar: Insulin dependent diabetes and CKD- kidney transplant alternatives, low resources setting
SPK (simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplant) is an established option for selected patients with T1DM and ESKD. We report a 34-year-old woman with long-standing T1DM, hypertension, dyslipidaemia and hypothyroidism, complicated by diabetic nephropathy progressing to ESKD, on twice-weekly haemodialysis for 2 years. Glycaemic and blood pressure control remained poor...
- 10.30 AM CEST
ISN Webinar: Bridging the Gap: Regional Standards in Nephropathology
The session aims to address regional disparities in nephropathology standards by balancing diagnostic principies with illustrative case examples. This session is designed to identify existing practices and improve diagnostic accuracy across the Central and Eastern European region, featuring expert...
- 3 PM CEST
ISN Africa Regional Board Webinar: Sustainable and environmentally responsible kidney care in Africa: Practical approaches for low-resource settings
CKD is rising rapidly across Africa, placing increasing pressure on already constrained health systems. At the same time, kidney care, particularly dialysis, carries a substantial environmental footprint, with high demands on water, energy, and consumables. This dual challenge calls...
- 4:00 PM CEST
ISN-ISE Webinar: Gonadal health in kidney disease: a bidirectional spectrum
Kidney and gonadal function are closely interconnected, with disease in one system often affecting the structure and physiology of the other. This session will review the alterations in gonadal structure and hormonal physiology that occur in individuals with kidney...
- 2:00 PM CEST
ISN-IPNA Webinar: Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in Children: Practical Realities versus Ideal Approaches
Haemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is one of the commonest causes of acute kidney injury (AKI) worldwide. It is characterised by a triad of microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia, thrombocytopenia and acute kidney impairment. HUS may occur following infection most often following diarrheal illness caused by E.coli O157:H7 (typical HUS) or result from complement-mediated thrombotic...
- 4 PM CEST
ISN Roundtable: Inside the ISN Fellowship: Experiences, Advice & Live Q&A
This CARE-Neph session will introduce the ISN Fellowship Program to nephrologists and trainees in East Africa (Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda). Through an informal discussion with the program coordinator, a former Fellow and a host mentor, participants will gain insight...
- 9 AM CEST
ISN-Cochrane Webinar: Conservative kidney management versus dialysis for stage 5 chronic kidney disease in older people
The prevalence of kidney failure in older people is increasing. However, there is insufficient evidence to determine whether dialysis or conservative kidney management (CKM) is better for this population. Twenty-four non-randomised studies (26,127 people ≥65 years with kidney failure) were...
- 8 AM CET
ISN Webinar: Global Strategies to Increase Home Dialysis Uptake Across Diverse Care Models
Despite the well-documented clinical and economic benefits, the uptake of home dialysis modalities—including peritoneal dialysis (PD) and home hemodialysis (HHD)—remains challenging globally. Barriers include limited training for healthcare professionals, inadequate infrastructure, and policy-level inertia in some regions, as well...
- 2 PM CET
World Kidney Day 2026 Webinar: Kidney Health for All – Caring for People, Protecting the Planet
This webinar will explore how the 2026 World Kidney Day theme, “Kidney Health for All: Caring for People, Protecting the Planet”, can be put into practice. Speakers will discuss strategies to shift kidney care toward prevention, early diagnosis, sustainable treatment models, greener dialysis,...
- 1 a.m. CET
CCFP-ISN Lecture Series On Nephrology: Diabetes and CKD
This session will explore the critical intersection between diabetes and kidney health, emphasizing early detection and management of diabetic kidney disease. Participants will learn about the pathophysiology of diabetic nephropathy, emerging diagnostic approaches, and treatment modalities. The seminar will...
- 11 AM CET
ISN Webinar: Endpoint selection and statistical considerations for Innovative Trials: Preparatory Webinar for the WCN’26 Clinical Trials Pre-Course
This webinar is a preparatory module for the Clinical Trials Pre-Course at WCN’26. This webinar will address outcome selection and analysis for innovative clinical trials focusing on Patient Reported Outcomes (PROMS), composite and hierarchical outcomes. Subthemes will include how...
- 3 PM CET
Global Coalition for Circulatory Health Webinar: Translating the 2025 UN political declaration commitments into action for circulatory health
The 2025 UN HLM Political Declaration renews global commitment to cut premature NCD deaths through prevention, early detection, and integrated, people-centred care. With circulatory conditions—CVD, diabetes, kidney disease—driving most of the 43 million annual NCD deaths, translating commitments into national...
- 2 PM CEST
ISN-TTS Webinar: Pediatric transplantation in Tanzania, our experience, outcomes and challenges
Tanzania established its first National Kidney Transplantation Programme at Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) on 21st November 2017. Pediatric kidney transplantation was initiated in 2019. The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Tanzanian children is unknown; however, approximately 10%...
- 5 PM CEST
ISN Middle East Regional Board Webinar: Fasting and kidney health – how does it affect your kidneys?
Ramadan fasting poses unique challenges for patients with chronic kidney disease, kidney transplant, and special kidney disorders. This webinar will explore the effects of Ramadan fasting on kidney function in CKD patients, examine the safety and clinical considerations of...
- 2 PM CET
ISN-IPNA Webinar: Pediatric Hemodialysis in a Resource-Limited Setting – Tanzania Experience
There is a huge burden of CKD among children in low-resource settings, including sub-Saharan African countries. In most sub-Saharan African countries, including Tanzania, there are limited facilities for the provision of renal replacement therapy for CKD. In countries where...
- 4 PM CET
ISN-PKD Foundation Webinar: Early Diagnosis and Risk Stratification in ADPKD
This webinar will introduce the problem of CKDu, a form of chronic kidney disease primarily affecting young men in rural agricultural communities, with no identifiable link to common causes of CKD. We aim to bring together the leading experts...