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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Taking place online,\u00a0Virtual WCN\u201921<\/strong> opened the congress to thousands of participants, including the world\u2019s leading experts in kidney health care, to exchange the latest science and discuss the newest clinical applications designed to improve kidney health and prevent kidney disease worldwide.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Virtual WCN\u201921 delivered the <\/span>high-quality educational experiences and opportunities for scientific discovery, networking, and professional development<\/strong> that participants have come to expect, in fresh formats, <\/span>at their fingertips and on-demand.<\/span><\/p>\n

A special part of Virtual WCN\u201921, the ISN Community Film Event<\/strong> was held between March 11 and April 19. Out of 34 entries from all over the world<\/span><\/a>, a selection of seven short films have been selected to compete for the 2021 Award. The winners have been announced at WCN\u201921.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One registration fee<\/strong> opened access to a rich week-long congress\u00a0program<\/span><\/a> with pre-congress courses and other activities including the Film Event, Global Kidney Policy Forum, 45+ congress sessions, industry\u00a0sessions and showcase<\/a>, and networking<\/a> with participants from around the world. <\/span><\/p>\n

Have you missed the Virtual WCN\u201921 congress but would like to have access to the on-demand content?\u00a0 Take advantage of our special \u201cOn-demand\u201d registration fee to access Virtual WCN\u201921 until May 30, 2021. Please find more information here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

CONGRESS NEWS\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Check our congress newsletters for a preview of the top science, events and networking available during Virtual WCN’21: February Newsletter, <\/a>March Newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n

CONGRESS HOSTS<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The World Congress of Nephrology 2021 (WCN\u201921) was organized by the International Society of Nephrology (ISN), hosted by the Canadian Society of Nephrology (CSN) and la Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Qu\u00e9b\u00e9coise de N\u00e9phrologie<\/span>\u00a0(SQN).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

CONGRESS PODCAST<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A special series of the popular ISN Global Kidney Care podcast were recorded daily during the congress. Organized by the ISN Education Team, they discussed the events of the day with special guests. Podcasts are published on ISN Academy and various platforms (Apple, Stitcher, Deezer, Spotify).<\/p>\n

Listen to the episodes here:[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][vc_btn title=”Pre-Congress” color=”pink” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-headphones-alt” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fgkcbyisn.buzzsprout.com%2F854974%2F8259934-episode-9-wcn-21-conversations-with-speakers-on-aki-pd-capacity-building-and-gender-presented-by-travere-therapeutics|||”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][vc_btn title=”Day 1″ color=”pink” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-headphones-alt” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fgkcbyisn.buzzsprout.com%2F854974%2F8321725-episode-10-wcn-21-conversations-with-presenters-on-pd-presented-by-travere-therapeutics|||”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][vc_btn title=”Day 2″ color=”pink” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-headphones-alt” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fgkcbyisn.buzzsprout.com%2F854974%2F8341037-episode-11-wcn-21-conversations-with-presenters-on-capacity-building-presented-by-travere-therapeutics|||”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][vc_btn title=”Day 3″ color=”pink” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-headphones-alt” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fgkcbyisn.buzzsprout.com%2F854974%2F8341504-episode-12-wcn-21-conversations-with-presenters-on-gender-presented-by-travere-therapeutics|||”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][vc_btn title=”Day 4″ color=”pink” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-headphones-alt” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fgkcbyisn.buzzsprout.com%2F854974%2F8320365-episode-13-wcn-21-conversations-with-presenters-on-aki-presented-by-travere-therapeutics|||”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][vc_btn title=”Post-Congress” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-headphones-alt” add_icon=”true”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Podcast series supported by \"\"[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

REGISTRATION NOTICE<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The ISN has been made aware that several unofficial organizations offer registration and other services related to WCN’21. Please note that only the official WCN partners listed on this website are authorized to provide these services. You are strongly advised not to transmit confidential or payment details to sites that advertise the World Nephrology Congress<\/em> or World Congress on Nephrology<\/em>. ISN is not associated with these congresses. Please contact registrationswcn@theisn.org<\/a> if you have any doubts or concerns.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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