This November, the ISN will contribute to nephrology events in Iran, China, Tunisia, and Sri Lanka, sharing expertise through scientific programs and raising awareness of ISN activities and opportunities. 20th International Congress of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation (ICNDT 2026) November 4-6, 2026 Isfahan, Iran A recorded talk by ISN President Marcello Tonelli on the WHO resolution on...
This October, the ISN will contribute to nephrology events in France and Bosnia and Herzegovina. 11th Annual Congress of Société Francophone de Néphrologie Dialyse et Transplantation (SFNDT) October 13-16, 2026 Paris, France Join the ISN-ERA Joint Session on Wednesday, October 14, from 14:15-15:30 (Central European Summer Time). ISN Emerging Leaders Program member Yannick Nlandu will moderate the session. 21st...
Your work has helped move kidney care forward. Could it be time for that contribution to receive international recognition? Professional recognition is more than a title. It can signal to colleagues and patients that an igloball professional community has acknowledged your work, experience, and commitment to kidney care. The Fellow of the International Society of Nephrology...
Want to stay at the forefront of global kidney health, deepen your expertise, collaborate with peers worldwide, and access opportunities that can move your career forward? In 2027, the ISN is making membership even more accessible to kidney health professionals around the world, while continuing to provide the benefits, resources and opportunities members value. Explore the...
This is your opportunity to lead, share your expertise, and collaborate with colleagues from around the world. Expressions of interest are now open for positions on ISN committees and working groups for terms starting at the World Congress of Nephrology 2027. ISN committee and working group members guide and shape the execution of ISN’s strategic activities...
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...
At the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81), the ISN will continue to drive discussion on how to turn the WHO kidney health resolution into action, linking kidney health to stronger, more sustainable health systems for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) as countries look ahead to the 2027 United Nations High-level meeting on universal health coverage (UHC). On September 22, the ISN and Devex will...
Faculty and delegates at the ISN Primer Course in Renal Pathology in Montevideo, Uruguay The ISN is pleased to welcome the Uruguayan Society of Nephrology (SUN) as its newest Collective-member society, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing kidney care in Latin America. By joining the ISN as a collective-member society, the SUN formalizes a partnership centered on knowledge exchange, education, and stronger connections across the...
Who is ready to guide the ISN at both global and regional levels? Nominations are now open for the election of 2027–29 ISN leaders, including President-Elect; and, Regional Board Deputy Chairs, who also serve on the ISN Council, for all 10 ISN regions. View details and submit your nomination This is an opportunity for ISN members to help drive the society’s mission forward by...
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...
The ISN values the perspectives and contributions of its younger members and supports them as they develop into the next generation of global kidney health leaders. The ISN Young Nephrologists Committee (ISN YNC) is a key part of this commitment, bringing together early-career professionals from around the world to contribute to ISN activities and develop their networks, skills, and leadership experience. For 2026–28, eight new...
The ISN and the International Society of Glomerular Disease (ISGD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a long-term partnership toward advancing kidney health worldwide. Through the partnership, the two societies will work more closely together, share expertise, and identify opportunities for joint initiatives, strengthening complementarity between their respective activities.
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...
ISN membership is more than a subscription; it's your place in the leading global kidney health community. Whether you're early in your career or an established leader, the ISN connects you to people, resources and opportunities that challenge, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Join the ISN or renew your membership for the rest of 2026 at 50% off with promo code 50ISN26 In addition to discounted ISN events, ISN membership gives you access to: Kidney...
In July, the ISN will continue its support of kidney care advancement in the region with its participation in the MSN Congress. Malaysian Society of Nephrology Congress (MSN 2026) July 24-26, 2026 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia The MSN 2026 congress will be followed by a 2-day ISN Scientific Writing Course (SWC) from July 27-28, delivered by the ISN and MSN. Several members of the ISN SWC faculty will present talks at the MSN...
Advocating for national kidney health action just got easier. The ISN has developed a one-page tool for advocating with government and health system stakeholders showing how they can support the national implementation of the WHO kidney health resolution. Download and share the one-pager Based on an ISN-led policy paper published in The Lancet in May 2026, the one-pager outlines five practical steps countries can take to move from commitment to implementation,...
Reconnect with the resources, opportunities, and community that support your professional growth and help advance kidney health worldwide. For a limited time, ISN membership is available at 50% off for the remainder of 2026 with code 50ISN26. Join the ISN or renew your membership at 50% off Join or renew today to gain access to thousands of hours of educational content,...
As you continue to use ISN-Global Kidney Health Atlas (ISN-GKHA) data in your work or look to better understand the global kidney health landscape, listen to an ISN Roundtable marking the ISN-GKHA’s 10th anniversary that offers valuable insights into one of the nephrology community’s most influential resources. Access the ISN-GKHA 2027: 10-Year Round-Up Roundtable video In the discussion, leaders behind the ISN-GKHA reflect on the atlas’ evolution and its worldwide impact. David Johnson...
The ISN is pleased to welcome the Nephrology Society of Fiji as its newest ISN Collective-member society, expanding a global network that helps kidney societies increase visibility, engage with the wider ISN community, and access member benefits. The new membership strengthens efforts to advance kidney care across the ISN Oceania and South East Asia region, including a recently formalized “5-Year Strategic Plan for Nephrology Capacity...
As part of its broader engagement during the World Health Assembly (WHA79) in Geneva from May 18 to 23, 2026, the ISN will contribute to two side events on May 20, including an important milestone: the first official WHA side event for which the society was invited to submit a proposal. Taking place just days before the first anniversary of the WHO kidney health resolution's approval, discussions at WHA79 will build on...
