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RAASi therapy made practical: A unified call to action and a ready-to-use clinical toolkit 

“Optimization of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone inhibitor therapies for evidence-based indications: A call to action from the cardio-kidney community,” a new joint commentary led by the ISN and partnering organizations, has been published in Kidney International Reports®, the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology, and ESC Heart Failure.  Read the full commentary  Although essential for managing chronic kidney disease, heart...

June 16, 2025Initiatives, ISN Toolkits, NewsRead more...

ISN Journal summaries on making CKD research accessible to patients and pregnancy outcomes in kidney transplant recipients 

Kidney International®  Identifying strategies for disseminating research to patients with chronic kidney disease and caregivers: a workshop report   Research on chronic kidney disease (CKD) is often inaccessible to patients and caregivers, limiting its influence on care and decision-making.   A workshop involving patients, caregivers, and health professionals identified three key strategies to improve dissemination: making research engaging and...

June 16, 2025News, ResearchRead more...

In memory of David Pugsley

Roger Pugsley (left) and David Pugsley (right) Photograph courtesy of Sidcot School The ISN honors the memory of David Pugsley, who passed away in March 2025. Dr. Pugsley was a practicing nephrologist in Adelaide, Australia. As a longstanding ISN member, he founded and chaired the ISN Committee of Renal Disease in Indigenous and Minority Populations in...

June 10, 2025NewsRead more...

ISN champions kidney health at WHA78 through strategic advocacy and global dialogue

Brussels — May 28, 2025 The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) marked a historic week at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78), signaling growing momentum for global kidney health. At the ISN–Devex event held during WHA78, ISN President Marcello Tonelli (second from right) shares his perspectives Leading a powerful multi-stakeholder constituency statement and a high-level event co-hosted with...

May 28, 2025NewsRead more...

ISN around the world: Strengthening kidney care from Vienna to Maceió this June

From Europe to Asia and Latin America, ISN leaders are spotlighting global kidney health throughout June. Whether sharing the latest research, building partnerships, or amplifying regional voices, these engagements help elevate the global conversation on equitable kidney care. Where to find the ISN this June ISN President-Elect Liz Lightstone will be involved in two meetings:  UK Kidney...

May 26, 2025ISN Participates, NewsRead more...

Honor those transforming kidney care: Nominate a candidate for the ISN 2026 Awards by June 13 

By nominating an outstanding peer, you’re recognizing their achievements and helping to drive progress and elevate the global standard of care for people living with kidney disease. Dr. Adeera Levin, recipient of the 2024 Jean Hamburger Award, captured the spirit of this work: “Knowing that you can help take better care of people and answer important...

May 26, 2025Awards, NewsRead more...

Supporting members to strengthen kidney care where it’s needed most 

Delegates and faculty at the “ISN Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases” in Nairobi, Kenya  As part of its commitment to supporting members to strengthen global kidney care, the ISN hosted its latest “Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases” in Nairobi, Kenya, from May 16–17, 2025, in collaboration with the Kenya Renal Association.  🔗 Find out more about...

May 26, 2025Education, Initiatives, NewsRead more...

ISN Journal summaries on membranous nephropathy and disaster management

Kidney International® Designing clinical trials for the treatment of membranous nephropathy in the anti-PLA2R era: Results of a NephCure membranous nephropathy workshop Membranous nephropathy (MN) is a leading cause of adult nephrotic syndrome, and anti-PLA2R antibodies are now recognized as key biomarkers reflecting disease activity in many patients. At a 2023 NephCure workshop, experts discussed how to...

May 26, 2025Journals, NewsRead more...

Detect CKD before it’s too late — use new toolbox to launch an early detection program

A new addition to the ISN-KDIGO CKD Early Identification & Intervention Toolkit offers step-by-step guidance for setting up and maintaining chronic kidney disease (CKD) early detection and intervention initiatives. Discover the new toolbox The “Starting and Sustaining Early CKD Detection and Intervention Programs Toolbox” outlines essential components for program design, from identifying at-risk populations and selecting...

May 26, 2025Initiatives, ISN Toolkits, NewsRead more...

How the ISN-Global Kidney Health Atlas is growing a global community for optimal kidney care

Through robust data collection, international collaboration, and practical insights, the 2023 ISN-Global Kidney Health Atlas (ISN-GKHA) continues to drive progress in kidney care worldwide. This essential resource maps the availability and quality of kidney health services globally, helping kidney care professionals shape policy, support advocacy, guide research priorities, and identify service gaps, all toward...

May 26, 2025News, ResearchRead more...

Take a step in the right direction: Apply as an ISN Mentee by July 1 

Anisha Gerber, a pediatric nephrologist and assistant professor at the University of Virginia, became a mentee in 2023 while completing her fellowship. She was matched with Nivedita Kamath at St. John's Medical College in Bangalore, India.   Apply to be a mentee by July 1  According to Anisha, the mentorship partnership has been instrumental in advancing her...

May 26, 2025Grants, MentorshipRead more...

Just days left! Apply by June 1 to bring valuable interventional nephrology skills to your region 

Advance your career, gain hands-on experience, and bring essential interventional nephrology skills back to your community with an ISN Interventional Nephrology (IN) Scholarship.  Read the full guidelines and eligibility requirements   These scholarships support early-career nephrologists from low-, lower-middle, or upper-middle-income countries with practical training through two courses:  Foundation course (2–4 weeks): Focused on specific interventional procedures, with...

May 26, 2025Grants, Interventional Nephrology Scholarships, Interventional Nephrology Training Centers, NewsRead more...

Train at a leading UK institution with a new ISN Fellowship opportunity 

Ambitious early-career nephrologists from low-, lower-middle and upper-middle-income countries now have the chance to train at the renowned Royal London Hospital through a newly established fellowship — the Muhammad Magdi Yaqoob Fellowship.  Launched in partnership with the ISN to honor Professor Yaqoob's lifetime commitment to global kidney care and education, this fellowship aims to build...

May 26, 2025Fellowship, Grants, NewsRead more...

A new global initiative to protect kidney patients in times of crisis

As part of the goals of the ASN-ERA-ISN Kidney Support Initiative, the ISN has partnered with Direct Relief, the American Society of Nephrology (ASN), and the European Renal Association (ERA) to launch the Global Humanitarian Kidney Support Initiative.   The initiative aims to strengthen preparedness and coordination for kidney care in crisis settings, combining global...

May 26, 2025Initiatives, NewsRead more...

Historic win for kidney health as WHO adopts global resolution

Geneva — May 23, 2025 The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) welcomes the adoption of the World Health Organization (WHO) kidney health resolution at the 78th World Health Assembly, a landmark achievement in the global fight against kidney disease. This historic step marks the first time kidney health has been formally prioritized within the WHO noncommunicable diseases...

May 23, 2025Advocacy, Featured, News, WHORead more...

Amplifying global efforts to advance kidney health at WHA78

The ISN strongly supports the upcoming World Health Organization (WHO) resolution, “Reducing the burden of noncommunicable diseases through the promotion of kidney health and strengthening prevention and control of kidney disease.”  Led by Guatemala, this milestone resolution will be presented for a vote at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78), taking place in Geneva from...

May 12, 2025Advocacy, News, WHORead more...

Award-winning impact from an ISN Mentorship pairing 

ISN Mentee Felix-Mihai Maralescu  Apply to the ISN Mentorship Program as a mentee by July 1  Felix-Mihai Maralescu, a young nephrologist from the Romanian city of Santana, was looking for research guidance when he was accepted into the ISN Mentorship Program. What he gained was a career-defining milestone!  Apply to the ISN Mentorship Program  Paired with Jochen Raimann...

May 12, 2025Grants, Mentorship, NewsRead more...

Heading to Vicenza! ISN members win free course registration 

Two ISN members have won complimentary registrations for the upcoming 43rd Vicenza Course AKI-CRRT-EBPT and Critical Care Nephrology 2025 in Vicenza, Italy.  Congratulations to:  Shian Feng Cheng (Malaysia)  Akshay Kulkarni (India)  The course will cover the latest advances in acute kidney injury, from diagnosis and therapeutic strategies to cutting-edge pharmacological treatments to prevent progression to chronic kidney disease.   The...

May 12, 2025News, Young nephrologistsRead more...

Welcoming a new member to the ISN’s ever-growing network

The ISN has expanded its global network with the addition of the Libyan Society of Nephrology and Transplantation as an Affiliated Society. The ISN warmly welcomes the society and looks forward to close collaboration to advance equitable access to sustainable kidney care in Libya and globally.  These new affiliations further strengthen the ISN’s network of...

May 12, 2025Membership, NewsRead more...