Keep developing your expertise with knowledge and skills you can apply in clinical practice. Your WCN’27 registration includes complimentary access to a range of in-depth courses* that are designed around focused practical learning, case discussions, and expert exchange. Register for WCN’27 at the early bird rate Explore the full course program Onco-Nephrology Course Do you manage patients whose...
Behind every diagnosis is a patient with their own experiences, priorities, and story. Narrative medicine asks clinicians to pay closer attention to these stories and how they can inform medical decision-making. Rita Charon (USA), a professor of medicine, literary scholar, and co-founder of the field of narrative medicine, will present “Narrative Power for Patients and...
Start shaping your World Congress of Nephrology 2027 (WCN’27) experience now, with opportunities to get involved before the congress takes place. Share your research: Submit an abstract by October 28 Submit your research to WCN’27 for the chance to share it on a global stage and contribute to the scientific exchange that moves nephrology forward. Previous...
Since its launch in 2019, the ISN Community Film Event is seen as a distinctive creative platform where patients, families, healthcare professionals, and advocates can highlight the impact of living with kidney diseases by sharing their personal experiences. Submit your film Across eight editions, the films have taken viewers into remote communities, through transplant journeys, and into dialysis units, hospitals, and homes, depicting uncertainty and challenges alongside resilience and hope. With submissions now open for...
Your research is the result of time, effort, and ideas that could help advance global kidney health. Your next important step in this process: Submit an abstract to WCN’27 so that your work is seen and discussed on a global stage and becomes part of the scientific exchange that moves nephrology forward. Submit your abstract...
WCN’27 welcomes your abstract submission. Whether your work focuses on clinical care, research, education, implementation, or health systems, WCN offers an opportunity to share your findings with the global kidney care community. Get ready to submit your abstract! Need help shaping your abstract? Start with these ISN resources: Explore the top 5 reasons to submit an...
What do kidney care priorities look like across ISN regions? In a series of WCN'26 Kidney Studio interviews, several ISN regional board chairs and deputy chairs share perspectives on the challenges and opportunities shaping kidney care in their regions. The interviews show how regional leadership connects the ISN's global mission with local realities, from earlier diagnosis and workforce development to access, education, and awareness. Oceania and South East Asia: Expanding access and...
The WCN’26 interviews with abstract award winners offer a snapshot of the ideas, methods, and questions shaping kidney care today. Alongside their findings, several winners noted the value of ISN Grant opportunities in supporting their research. Masaya Muto (Japan), winner of the Young Nephrologists Best Abstract Award: Basic Science, highlighted a novel automated immunoassay designed to detect anti-nephrin autoantibodies with high sensitivity. His team’s...
From unmet needs in immune-mediated kidney diseases to therapeutic advances in C3G, WCN’26 Industry Sessions explored some of the most pressing topics in global kidney care today. Session recordings are open access and available on demand at the ISN Academy. Explore all industry symposia at the ISN Academy Discover dozens of sessions offering fresh perspectives on emerging science and new developments to help you stay up to date...
NephJC has extended the conversation around WCN’26 late-breaking trials with expert commentary on selected studies presented in Yokohama, including the ASSIST trial, 24-month data from APPLAUSE-IGAN, and new analyses from the CONFIDENCE trial. Read the commentaries A video interview recorded onsite at WCN’26 in Yokohama features NephJC Founding Editor-in-Chief Swapnil Hiremath and Managing Editor Cristina Popa discussing selected late-breaking...
The winning film* of the ISN Community Film Event, “Aurenis Choir: A Song of Hope” is a moving story from Argentina that reminds us that kidney care is not only about medicine, but also about connection, creativity, and hope. The Aurenis Choir was founded on World Kidney Day 2024 with the aim of creating a space for community, art, and meaning alongside...
In Japan, the art of kintsugi repairs broken pottery with adhesive and powdered gold, transforming fracture into renewed strength. As the global kidney care community prepares to gather in Yokohama for WCN’26, Japan’s approach to kidney health offers a compelling parallel: working with impairment to preserve function, extending quality of life in an aging society, and continuously strengthening systems of care through early detection and...
Virtual registration brings the World Congress of Nephrology 2026 straight to you, no matter where you are. As a virtual delegate, you get access to live streaming of all 13 sessions in the Main Hall (Plenary Hall) from March 28–31, with live transcriptions in Japanese and English and more than 50 other languages. You will also have access to over 100 hours of...
What does it take to move from policy commitments to real improvements in kidney care, and how can those lessons be applied across regions? On March 28, 2026*, the Professor Donal O'Donoghue Global Kidney Policy Forum (PDOGKPF) will bring together policymakers, clinical leaders, and advocates to explore practical ways to strengthen kidney care systems in the ISN North and East Asia region, focusing on approaches that translate into measurable progress for patients. Held at the WCN'26 in...
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...
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...
Kidney care challenges vary from region to region, but the drive to find solutions is universal. WCN'26 joint sessions bring together global partners to present diverse experiences and practical insights to advance best practices in kidney care and improve patient outcomes, no matter where they live. Explore WCN’26 joint sessions Discover a selection of standout sessions...
By bringing together experts from diverse regions and disciplines, the WCN’26 Scientific Program Working Group (SPWG) ensures that the World Congress of Nephrology (WCN) delivers scientific content that is of the highest quality and globally representative. We spoke with Sydney Tang, WCN’26 SPWG chair, to explore the many facets of next year’s scientific program,...
Anthony Rodgers has led the development of a groundbreaking and affordable four-in-one cardiovascular "polypill" and directed major clinical trial programs in both developed and developing countries. At WCN'26, he will deliver the plenary lecture, "The potential of polypills in CKD," exploring how polypills could simplify therapies, improve adherence, and reduce cardiovascular risk in people...
The WCN'26 program on Saturday, March 28, 2026, offers interactive courses designed to sharpen skills, deepen knowledge, and enhance patient care. Explore WCN’26 courses Register for WCN'26 at early bird rates Submit your abstract Cancer and Kidney Disease: The Growing Intersection of Their Genesis and Treatment Gain an up-to-date overview of onco-nephrology through expert-led, case-based sessions. This clinically focused...
