The WCN’26 visual abstracts showcase selected award-winning abstracts from the Congress, highlighting outstanding research in a concise, visually engaging format. Developed by the Social Media Team in collaboration with, and approved by, the abstract authors, they offer a snapshot of the work presented at WCN’26.
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Best scored abstract award
Podocyte GIT1 and GIT2 cooperatively sustain the ARHGEF7-CDC42 axis and glomerular permselectivity
Visual Abstract by Sayali Takhare
Abstract by Naoyuki Shimada, et al
Best scored abstract award
Multiple anti-slit autoantibodies in post-transplant recurrent focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
Visual Abstract by Anant Pilawan
Abstract by Yoko Shirai, et al
Best scored abstract award
Extrafollicular B cells and anti-slit diaphragm autoantibodies underly a shared autoimmune pathogenesis in childhood and adult idiopathic podocytopathies
Visual Abstract by Suman Behera
Abstract by Simon Leclerc, et al
Young nephrologists best abstract award
A novel automated immunoassay for anti-nephrin autoantibodies using a mutant nephrin antigen
Visual Abstract by Priyadarshini John
Abstract by Masaya Muto, et al
Young nephrologists best abstract award
Targeting B cells upfront: Comparing safety and efficacy of Rituximab and Corticosteroids as a first line therapy in newly diagnosed cases of adult onset minimal change disease (B-RiPP study)
Visual Abstract by Gabriela Amador
Abstract by Priti Meena, et al
CRP best abstract award
The effect of intravenous Aminophylline on preventing AKI in sick neonates – A multicentric double blinded, randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Visual Abstract by Akshaya Jayachandran
Abstract by Sukanya Govindan, et al
CRP best abstract award
Air pollution-associated CKD (APA-CKD): More evidence from communities near petrochemical industries in The Niger Delta (preliminary results)
Visual Abstract by Denisse Arellano
Abstract by Ogochukwu Okoye, et al
CRP best abstract award
Survival outcomes of prevalent dialysis patients in Zimbabwe
Visual Abstract by Urmila Anandh and Denisse Arellano
Abstract by Rumbidzai Dahwa, et al
Fellowship best abstract award
Global burden of AKI: Epidemiology, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years
Visual Abstract by Augusto Santos Jr.
Abstract by Trong Phy Tran Nguyen, et al
Fellowship best abstract award
Redefining high-risk age for CKD in Sub-Saharan Africa: The case for earlier screening in people living with HIV
Visual Abstract by Mythri Shankar
Abstract by Huda Al Akrabi, et al
Fellowship best abstract award
Clinical response, efficacy and changes of immune function with Rituximab treatment in childhood difficult nephrotic syndrome
Visual Abstract by Manjusha Yadla
Abstract by Mst Shanjida Sharmim, et al
Mentorship best abstract award
Exploring the pathogenesis of DKD progression by urinary single-cell RNA sequencing and urinary proteomic profiling for potential biomarkers of early non-diabetic CKD
Visual Abstract by Elba Medina
Abstract by Henry HL Wu, et al
Mentorship best abstract award
Targeted whole genome sequencing for diagnosis in adults with CKDu – A Hong Kong cohort
Visual Abstract by Cristina Popa
Abstract by Becky Mingyao Ma, et al
Mentorship best abstract award
Point-of-care creatinine-based eGFR (StatSensor) in detecting kidney dysfunction among people living with HIV in Tanzania
Visual Abstract by Sourabh Sharma
Abstract by Daniel Msilanga, et al
Better kidney health: Top scored abstract
A pro-inflammatory dietary pattern is associated with 10-year risk of CKD: The dutch lifelines cohort study
Visual Abstract by Thananda Trakarnvanich
Abstract by Yuziang Yang, et al
Better kidney health: Top scored abstract
Epidemiology of autosomal dominant PKD in the North Riyadh area
Visual Abstract by Arunkumar Subbiah
Abstract by Ali Altayyar, et al
LBCT: Top scored abstract
Efficacy and safety of Telitacicept in adult IgA vasculitis nephritis
Visual Abstract by Alejandro Garcia
Abstract by Jia LV, et al
LBCT: Top scored abstract
Effect of therapeutic plasma exchange on outcomes of patients with autoimmune neurological hospitalised in the ICU of Adam Malik Hospital
Visual Abstract by Cristina Popa
Abstract by Bastian Lubis, et al
The interconnected kidney: Top scored abstract
Lessons from a natural experiment: patient choice, gatekeeping, and dialysis modality outcomes under universal renal dialysis policy
Visual Abstract by Milagros Flores
Abstract by Jeerath Phannajit, et al
The interconnected kidney: Top scored abstract
Deploying an eco-conscious RO-reject recovery system in hemodialysis units in Egypt: A cost-effective water-saving strategy
Visual Abstract by Raquel Barba
Abstract by Ehab Hafiz, et al
The smart kidney: Top scored abstract
High-sensitivity anti-nephrin autoantibody assay predicts steroid resistance and glomerulonephritis in childhood idiopathic nephrotic syndrome
Visual Abstract by Medhavi Gautam
Abstract by Tomoko Horinouchi, et al
The smart kidney: Top scored abstract
Nephrin trafficking in a mouse model of experimental autoimmune nephrotic syndrome
Visual Abstract by Haruka Marukama
Abstract by Soichiro Suzuki, et al
Preserving kidney health: Top scored abstract
Effect of high dose haemodiafiltration versus high flux haemodialysis on mortality: a target trial emulation utilising the ANZDATA registry
Visual Abstract by Brammah & Denisse Arellano
Abstract by Su Jen Chua, et al
Preserving kidney health: Top scored abstract
Mechanistic effects of Semaglutide on kidney disease in type 2 diabetes: The REMODEL trial
Visual Abstract by Kajaree Giri
Abstract by Katherine Tuttle, et al
Education: Top scored abstract
ECNeph-transforming clinical education through engaging social media content
Visual Abstract by Manish Lalwani
Abstract by Priyadarshini John, et al
Education: Top scored abstract