Kidney disease means your kidneys are damaged and can’t filter blood the way they should. Those with diabetes or high blood pressure are at greater risk of developing kidney disease.
Kidney problems include acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, kidney cysts, kidney stones, and kidney infections.
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...
Fiona Loud A delayed kidney disease diagnosis can affect far more than treatment. It can leave people with little time to understand what is happening, prepare for what comes next, or make informed choices about their care. For ISN Patient Liaison Advisory Group member Fiona Loud (UK), the warning signs stretched back years. Kidney damage was...
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...
Wei Chen presenting at the ISN Frontiers meeting in Dalian, China Selected content from the recent ISN Frontiers meeting in Dalian is now available at the ISN Academy. Explore ISN Frontiers content Discover ISN Frontiers industry content Revisit key sessions and industry symposia on emerging treatments, artificial intelligence, rare kidney diseases, cardio-kidney-metabolic care, and more. Explore the Kidney International...
How should clinicians recognize, assess, and manage acute kidney injury (AKI) linked to infections commonly encountered in tropical settings? A new ISN Academy course, “Acute Kidney Injury in the Tropics,” offers a focused review of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, management, and prevention of infection-related AKI, with practical guidance relevant to both adult and pediatric care. Explore the...
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...
World Kidney Day (WKD) launched its 2027 campaign, “Kidneys, heart, and metabolism: the core of your health,” on September 14. The campaign highlights the importance of caring for kidney, cardiovascular, and metabolic health as interconnected parts of overall health. Get creative This year, WKD invites everyone to take part in the new “Kidney Shape Challenge”: find, create, or capture something kidney-shaped in...
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...
Manvir Victor (left) and Bill Wang From navigating diagnosis and treatment to the practical and emotional challenges of everyday life, members of the ISN Patient Liaison Advisory Group shared what it means to live with kidney disease. Challenging "systemic blindness" in kidney care For Bill Wang in Hong Kong, one of the defining challenges...
New complement-targeting treatments are changing the therapeutic landscape for C3 glomerulopathy (C3G), primary immune-complex membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (IC-MPGN), and IgA nephropathy (IgAN), raising important questions about how to use them in clinical practice. To explore these questions, the ISN convened the 2025 ISN Expert Forum on Complement Therapeutics in C3G & IgAN. Read the meeting report in Kidney International® The...
Cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, and obesity are closely interconnected, yet care is often delivered through separate clinical pathways. In October 2025, the ISN convened the ISN International Expert Forum, “Exploring the Nexus of Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Health,” to examine how a more integrated CKM approach could improve prevention, treatment, and care delivery. The resulting meeting report has...
The ISN’s practical kidney care “cheat sheets” for primary care are now available in French and Spanish, alongside the original English version, making it easier to share clear, concise kidney care guidance with primary care colleagues in different geographies. Japanese, German, and Chinese translations will follow soon. Explore the “cheat sheets” and share them with your primary care colleagues Designed as quick-reference resources for primary...
Jai Radhakrishnan (left) and Sumit Mohan What does kidney research publishing look like in a rapidly evolving field? As Kidney International Reports® (KIR) marks its 10th anniversary, its editors discuss how the journal is expanding engagement with the global kidney community, adapting to new developments in publishing, and looking ahead to its next...
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...
Members of the nephrology team from Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) in Australia visit the nephrology team at the Renal Clinical Care Services Inc. (RCCS) in Central Luzon, the Philippines "Through this collaboration, the RCCS has emerged as a resilient, patient-focused, and globally aligned model of excellence in kidney care, advancing the ISN's mission of...
ISN Past President Masaomi Nangaku presents at the meeting The ISN Frontiers meeting “Novel Treatments for Kidney Disease” brought together over 700 kidney care professionals in Dalian, China, from September 5–7, 2026, to explore emerging therapies, technologies, and approaches in kidney care. The meeting was organized in collaboration with the Chinese Medical Association (CMA) and the Chinese Society of Nephrology (CSN), serving as the executive body...
Delegates review biopsy slides at the WCN’26 Renal Pathology Course in Japan Applications are now open for the 2027 ISN Renal Pathology Bursaries, which support successful applicants in attending selected renal pathology events worldwide. Explore the 2027 opportunities Recipients will gain access to specialist training, connect with international experts and peers, and build knowledge and skills they can apply in their home institutions. Apply for a bursary...
Faculty and delegates at the ISN Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases in Montevideo, Uruguay ISN members had the opportunity to strengthen their clinical and diagnostic expertise through two focused ISN Primer Courses* held in Montevideo, Uruguay, in August 2026. The ISN Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases offered participants the chance to explore real-world approaches to managing glomerular diseases...
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...
