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2022 Renée Habib Award Goes to Rahul Chanchlani

The ISN congratulates Rahul Chanchlani on receiving the Renée Habib award from the International Pediatric Nephrology Association. The award recognizes young investigators with an outstanding record of achievement and creativity in basic or patient-oriented research related to pediatric kidney care and health. Dr. Chanchlani is an associate professor in the Division of Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics...

Give Professional Guidance, Develop Leadership Skills, Grow a Global Network  – Apply to Become an ISN Mentor

Are you an ISN member or associate member with experience in clinical work, research, career development, or another area of expertise? If so, benefit from an international professional network and develop coaching and leadership skills as you connect with mentees worldwide through the ISN Mentorship Program, designed to foster mutually beneficial partnerships that encourage expertise...

Deadline for Clinical Research Grants: May 1 – Apply Now!

Read the application guidelines and eligibility criteria here.  If you are already an ISN member, apply directly here.  Only applicants who have already submitted a proposal to their regional coordinator will be considered for a clinical research grant. The ISN Clinical Research Program supports research and education initiatives that help detect and manage non-communicable chronic diseases such as CKD,...

Test Your Knowledge of Onconephrology

ISNeducation Social Media Team members Divya Bajpai, Sibel Bek, Didem Turgut, Suman Behara, Sourabh Sharma, and Mohammad A. Gawad. have developed a quiz on onconephrology:  Take the onconephrology quiz here!   The quiz was developed to accompany the @ISNEducation Nuances in Nephrology Webinar: Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Nephrotoxicity in Native and Kidney Transplantation available to ISN members on the...

Watch the First Module of the Kidney Stone Course and Register for the Webinar on April 28

Watch "Why Kidney Stones Form" here.   This first module of the Kidney Stone Course is open access until April 28.  Register for the webinar on the metabolic evaluation of patients with kidney stones here.  Presentations from the webinar, including Q&A sessions, will be available to ISN members on the ISN Academy as course modules.    Kidney stones are a...

Watch the Latest ISN Video Abstract on a First-in-human Phase 1 Study of Nedosiran (PHYOX1) in Primary Hyperoxaluria

Watch the latest video abstract  here. This episode presents the Kidney International paper:   Safety, Pharmacodynamics, and Exposure-response Modeling Results from a First-in-human phase 1 study of Nedosiran (PHYOX1) in Primary Hyperoxaluria  Discover more video abstracts on the ISN Academy.  The ISN Video Abstract Series is an @ISNeducation Social Media Team initiative showcasing key articles from ISN Journals on social media platforms. 

More Time to Share Your Expertise at the ISN Frontiers Meeting in New Delhi – Submit Your Abstract until May 4

The new deadline for abstract submissions and travel grant applications is May 4, 2022.  Submit your abstract here.    All accepted abstracts will be published in Kidney International Reports.  Take advantage of a valuable opportunity to present your research work on bi-directional relationships between infections and kidney diseases to a diverse audience at the ISN Frontiers Meeting in...

Promoting Better Kidney Health Post-Pandemic with the WHO’s Intergovernmental Negotiating Body

The ISN submitted a statement to the World Health Organization’s intergovernmental negotiating body (INB) calling on member states to prioritize ongoing prevention, screening, and treatment for kidney disease in national COVID-19 response and recovery plans in support of global kidney health during pandemics. This statement follows a joint statement submitted by the ISN and the...

The ISN Welcomes a New Collective-Member Society

The Lithuanian Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation Association (LNDTA) has joined the ISN as a Collective-Member Society, strengthening a mutual commitment to advancing nephrology in the Eastern and Central European region.  LNDTA members will enjoy the full benefits of ISN membership for a tailored membership fee. Collective Society status increases global activity and visibility through ISN...

Affiliated Societies Meet to Share Initiatives and Progress

In February, in conjunction with WCN’22, the ISN held a meeting with leaders of ISN Affiliated Societies to discuss their achievements over the past two years and strengthen existing ties between ISN and its Affiliated Societies. ISN President Agnes Fogo and ISN Secretary-General and Treasurer Fergus Caskey moderated session one, which covered North America and...

Six Years of Collaboration on ISN-TTS-STC Program Help Transforms Kidney Transplant Facilities in India

Thanks to generous and dedicated support from the Bambino Gesu Children's Hospital in Italy, the St. John's Medical College and Hospital in India has now graduated from the ISN-TTS Sister Transplant Centers (STC) Program after completing a fulfilling six-year journey. The long-term goals of the collaboration were to optimize transplant outcomes and develop a sustainable...

Young Nephrologists: Apply Now to Win a Free Pass to the 40th Vicenza Course

Nephrologists under 35 who are ISN members can win a free pass to the 40th Vicenza Course on acute kidney injury (AKI) and critical care in nephrology.   As part of the ISN’s collaboration with this internationally-renowned scientific course, two complimentary registrations are available for the 2022 edition dedicated to acute kidney injury (AKI) and continuous renal...

Two Weeks Remaining: Submit Your Abstract to the ISN Frontiers Meeting on “Infections and the Kidneys”

All accepted abstracts will be published in Kidney International Reports.  Submit your abstract here. The deadline is April 20.  The ISN Frontiers Meeting in New Delhi, India, offers researchers studying bi-directional relationships between infections and kidney diseases an opportunity to present their work to a diverse audience.  The meeting, hosted by the Indian Society of Nephrology, will...

Expanding the Network: The Libyan Society of Dialysis Joins the ISN as an Affiliated Society

The ISN welcomes and looks forward to a close collaboration with the Libyan Society of Dialysis to help achieve equitable access to sustainable kidney health in the Libyan region and worldwide.  ISN Affiliated Societies benefit from increased visibility through ISN endorsement and greater networking opportunities at ISN events. Discover all the advantages available to ISN...

ISN Committees and Working Groups: New Chairs Begin Their Terms

The ISN is pleased to welcome several incoming committee and working group chairs to their new roles, which officially began at WCN'22. The ISN congratulates all ISN members appointed to these roles and looks forward to working together productively alongside them toward advancing kidney care worldwide. ISN-ACT (Advancing Clinical Trials) Committee  Chair Meg Jardine (Australia) Twitter: @jardine_meg Deputy Chair Deputy Chair (Canada) Twitter: @adeeralevin CPC...