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February 25, 2022

Day one of the WCN’22 Scientific Program!

After a spectacular day of education and networking yesterday, February 24, we enjoyed the first day of scientific sessions today, including the Presidential Address by ISN President Agnes Fogo and opening plenary by Alonzo Mourning. Plus, in-person sessions in Malaysia! Both virtual and in-person sessions are being live-streamed and their recordings become available immediately after - giving all a truly hybrid experience.
Explore the lineup of talks and sessions outlined in more detail below - all currently available on the WCN’22 platform.
We look forward to catching up with you in the topical networking rooms!

TODAY's HIGHLIGHTS, February 25

    Available on the WCN'22 Platform
Presidential Address by Agnes Fogo
Advocacy for (Kidney) Disease - Patient View and How to Get Results, Plenary with Alonzo Mourning
Alonzo Mourning recounted how he overcame the challenges of a focal segmental glomerulosclerosis diagnosis to return to play basketball for the NBA. This experience motivated him to educate and inspire others to advocate for their own health.
The Future is Bright - Young Nephrologists in Action
We were inspired by stories from young nephrologists who maintained their commitment to education, training, and patient care, despite being in the thick of the pandemic.
Industry Showcase
Now open!
Connect directly with company representatives and discover the latest advances in nephrology practices, therapies, services, and technologies.
Industry Symposia
Thanks to WCN’22 sponsors for hosting today’s industry symposia:
Sanofi:
Vascular Calcification in CKD - The Hidden Threat

Zydus Cadila:
HIF-PH Inhibitors - a Novel Option for Anemia Management-Expectations and Potential Concerns

Baxter Malaysia:
Rise of Baxter’s Advanced Therapies

Novartis:
A Focus on IgAN - Evolving Challenges and Therapeutic Advances

Fresenius Medical Care:
Water Quality for Hemodialysis: An Urgent Need in Developing Economies to Ensure Patient Safety

AstraZeneca:
The Evidence-Based CKD Clinic: Changing Practice with SGLT2 Inhibition

Excel Continuing Education:
Shortening the Path to an aTTP Diagnosis in the Nephrology Clinical Setting

GSK:
Patient Report Outcome Measures (PROMs) in practice: how and why you should consider adding PROMs to your routine Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) care

Calliditas Therapeutics:
Looking Upstream in IgAN: The Role of the Gut and its Implications

Chinook Therapeutics:
New Frontiers in the Treatment of Glomerular Diseases

Industry Symposia are open-access. Available on-demand on the WCN platform until May 31, 2022.
Highlights from WCN’22 In-Person
Session Room Poster Area WCN’22 Exhibition ISN-MSN-APSN Booth

What’s in store: February 26

Join us again tomorrow for another full day of activities!

Sessions include:

Saturday, February 26th, 18:00 - 19:00 MYT, Room 1 (Virtual)

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Plenary Session - Lessons Learnt From Two Pandemics

Saturday, February 26, 15:00 - 16:00 MYT, Room 2 (Virtual)

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New Kids on the Block to Treat DKD and CKD

Saturday, February 26, 21:30 - 22:30 MYT, Room 3 (Virtual)

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AKI in Patients with Cancer

Saturday, February 26, 15:00 - 16:00 MYT, Room 4 (Virtual)

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Women in Transplantation Symposium

Saturday, February 26, 22:30 - 23:00 MYT, Topical Networking

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Behavioral Strategies to Increase Medication Compliance and BP Control: What is the Evidence?

 

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