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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...

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...

February 9, 2026Education, Initiatives, NewsRead more...

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...

February 9, 2026Education, NewsRead more...

Meeting the global demand for interventional nephrology: Announcing 10 new ISN Interventional Nephrology Training Centers 

ISN Interventional Nephrology Training Centers (INTCs) are a growing network of institutions providing essential hands-on training in procedures such as central venous and peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion, helping nephrologists to provide better care for dialysis patients in low- and middle-income countries.  The ISN is pleased to announce the approval of 10 new INTCs:  Greece: Attikon University Hospital of Athens    Mexico: Hospital Civil De Guadalajara Fray Antonio Alcalde   Malaysia: Hospital Kuala Lumpur   Saudi Arabia: King...

February 9, 2026Grants, Interventional Nephrology Training Centers, NewsRead more...

ISN Journal summaries on pediatric CKD outcomes and homelessness as a social determinant of kidney health 

Kidney International®   Establishing a core outcome measure for life participation in children with chronic kidney disease: A Standardized Outcomes in Nephrology—children and adolescents with chronic kidney disease (SONG-Kids) consensus workshop report  Life participation is a priority for children with chronic kidney disease (CKD), yet it is rarely measured consistently in pediatric CKD trials.  Through international consensus workshops involving patients,...

February 9, 2026Journals, News, ResearchRead more...

From funding to frontline impact — Join ISN Grant sessions at WCN’26 

In 2025, ISN Grants supported educational and capacity-building activities worldwide in response to local needs:  The Educational Ambassadors Program supported 5 ambassadors for targeted training visits in Peru, Rwanda, Pakistan, the Maldives, and Tajikistan   23 ISN Fellowships, 14 Interventional Nephrology Scholarships, and 4 Clinical Research Grants were awarded  Emerging Leaders Program cohort 3 worked on exciting projects spotlighting the role of non-physician health workers in kidney care; Members of cohort 4 have now been selected    7 Sister Renal and Transplant Centers pairs graduated from the program  The Continuing Medical...

January 26, 2026Grants, News, WCNRead more...

Five compelling reasons to submit to Kidney International Case Reports™  

Case reports are often where progress begins. A single patient, an unexpected presentation, a practical clinical lesson that sharpens judgment and sparks discussion, ultimately leading to improved understanding and care.   With the recent launch of the ISN’s new fully open-access journal, Kidney International Case Reports™ (KICR)*, there has never been a better time to share bedside observations with the global kidney care community.  Submit a...

January 26, 2026Journals, NewsRead more...

From UN political declaration to patient outcomes: Join global leaders for a webinar on February 24 

How can the UN political declaration commitments translate into real change for people living with circulatory conditions?   The 2025 United Nations political declaration on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) sets out renewed global commitments to tackle premature deaths from cardiovascular disease, diabetes, kidney disease, and other NCDs.   Kidney disease is both a consequence and a driver of circulatory...

January 26, 2026Advocacy, NewsRead more...

ISN and IDF formalize global collaboration to advance diabetes and kidney health 

The ISN and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, formalizing a long-term collaboration to strengthen global action on diabetes-related kidney disease.  Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease, and together these conditions affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Recognizing their shared risk factors and growing global burden, the ISN and the IDF...

January 26, 2026Advocacy, NewsRead more...

ISN Journal summaries on sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors and CKD in indigenous populations in Kerala 

Kidney International®   Strategies for the development of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors for kidney protection in pediatric chronic kidney disease: proceedings of a workshop meeting in July 2023 There are currently no approved therapies to slow chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression across the diverse causes of pediatric CKD, despite evidence that sodium–glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) slow kidney disease...

January 26, 2026Journals, NewsRead more...

Excellence in kidney care deserves recognition — nominate for the 2027 ISN Awards 

Across the kidney care community, there are individuals whose work consistently sets standards — advancing research, strengthening education, and leading clinical innovation.   These are people whose expertise is trusted, whose leadership shapes practice, and whose contributions extend well beyond their own institutions.   Formal recognition does not always keep pace with the scale or reach of this...

January 26, 2026Awards, NewsRead more...

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...

January 26, 2026Education, NewsRead more...

Bridging global kidney care gaps through data: KI presents ISN-GKHA Interactive Map   

A recent Kidney International® editorial showcases the ISN-Global Kidney Health Atlas (ISN-GKHA) Interactive Map, an open-access tool that enables clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and advocates to identify gaps and target areas where kidney care improvements are most needed.  Read the full paper in Kidney International®  Consolidating data from the 2019 and 2023 ISN-GKHA surveys, the map:  Compares kidney care capacity between countries and regions  Tracks trends and measures progress over time  Visualizes key indicators like workforce, infrastructure, and policies  Provides evidence to guide research, advocacy, and policy initiatives  Explore...

January 26, 2026Journals, News, ResearchRead more...

In memory of Yackoob Kassim Seedat

Yackoob Kassim Seedat receiving the ISN Pioneer Award for Africa in 2014. The ISN honors the memory of Yackoob Kassim Seedat, who passed away in January 2026. He was a nephrologist and hypertensiologist based in Durban, South Africa. A longstanding ISN member, Prof. Seedat was a recipient of the ISN Pioneer Award for Africa...

January 16, 2026NewsRead 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...

ISN Journal summaries on anemia in CKD and urine dipstick testing 

Kidney International®   Executive summary of the KDIGO 2026 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)  The KDIGO 2026 guideline updates the management of anemia in CKD in light of new evidence and emerging therapies since the 2012 update.  It provides evidence-based recommendations on diagnosis and treatment, including iron therapy, erythropoiesis-stimulating agents, hypoxia-inducible factor–prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors,...

January 12, 2026JournalsRead more...

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...

January 12, 2026Education, NewsRead more...

“An important role disseminating kidney science across the globe”: Celebrating 10 years of Kidney International Reports®

Visual featured in the KIR editorial on its 10th anniversary To mark 10 years of the ISN Journal Kidney International Reports® (KIR), we spoke with Editor-in-Chief Jai Radhakrishnan and Deputy Editor Sumit Mohan about the journal’s origins, defining moments, and how its mission has evolved over the past decade. Explore all ISN Journals Creating a home for...

January 12, 2026Journals, NewsRead more...

Yokohama e yokoso! Young-at-heart highlights from the WCN’26 program  

By Iman Al Shamsi (YNC member, WCN subcommittee chair)   From the calm of cherry blossom season to world-leading innovation, Japan offers an inspiring backdrop for WCN. It is a place that invites both focus and discovery — from thought-provoking scientific sessions to the shared moments of exchange and networking that stay with you long after the congress ends.  The ISN Young Nephrologist...

January 12, 2026News, Young nephrologistsRead more...

“Stay on top of the evidence base” — Adeera Levin on WCN’26 HIT sessions 

At WCN’26, the high-impact trials (HIT) and late-breaking clinical trials (LBCT) sessions will show you what matters most for patient care right now. From headline results to ongoing studies, attendees will gain insights to translate evidence into better clinical decisions.   Adeera Levin, chair of both the ISN–Advancing Clinical Trials Committee and the WCN’26 LBCT Advisory Group, explains that these sessions highlight the clinical trials most impactful to kidney care professionals, “This helps...

January 12, 2026News, Research, WCNRead more...