From the USA to Oceania and Southeast Asia and Latin America, ISN leaders are spotlighting global kidney health throughout July and August. Whether sharing the latest research, building partnerships, or amplifying regional voices, these engagements help elevate the global conversation on equitable kidney care. Where to find the ISN this July and August The Columbia Renal...
Kidney International® A nationwide register-based cohort study examined the association between preeclampsia in mothers and the risk of kidney disease in their offspring A large cohort study of over 2.2 million births has found that children born at term to mothers with preeclampsia face a higher risk of developing kidney disease later in life. The study revealed...
A study led by ISN members under the ISN Kidney Care Network proves that a simple, low-cost approach to acute kidney disease (AKD) detection and management is both feasible and effective in LLMICs. With further stakeholder engagement, this model could become the standard of care for AKD in similar settings, ultimately reducing avoidable deaths...
Faculty and fellows from NKTI during a study visit to TTSH Over the past seven years, there’s been notable progress in kidney care services at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) in the Philippines through an ISN Sister Renal Centers (SRC) partnership with the Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) in Singapore, jointly supported by...
A clear and concise reference on managing autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) has been added to the ISN Rare Kidney Diseases Toolkit, offering quick access to essential clinical information for healthcare professionals navigating this complex condition. Explore the infographic Drawing on the latest KDIGO 2025 guidelines, the infographic summarizes diagnostic criteria, prognostic tools, treatment strategies,...
The ISN continues to advocate for kidney health to be prioritized globally and comprehensively integrated into the broader noncommunicable disease (NCD) agenda. Read the ISN Manifesto on driving global action On September 25, 2025, world leaders will gather at the United Nations in New York for the Fourth High-Level Meeting (HLM4) on NCDs and mental health....
The ISN honors the memory of Natalia Tomilina, who passed away on June 17, 2025. A pioneering nephrologist based in Moscow, Russia, Dr. Tomilina was also a researcher and educator who played a key role in advancing kidney care. She served as an ISN council member, former chair of the Newly Independent States and Russia...
Reliable kidney health data is critical to improving care, but where do you begin? The ISN SharE-RR Toolkit is your free step-by-step guide to building or strengthening a kidney health registry. Whether your focus is on chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, dialysis, or transplantation, this practical resource walks you through everything from feasibility to...
From left to right: Nihal Bashir, Winston Fung, Bianca Davidson, Miguel Gallardo, Kornchanok Vareesangthip Are you a young nephrologist eager to advance your career and make an impact on kidney health? The Young Nephrologists Network (YNN) is your gateway to global opportunities, meaningful advocacy, and active involvement in shaping the future of kidney care! Join the...
ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus editorial team member Michele Provenzano summarizes the design and outcomes of the latest "Trial of the month" featured in ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus. Trial of the month: DAPA-tolvaptan: First trial of SGLT2 inhibition in ADPKD with background tolvaptan therapy Open-label, randomized, controlled, crossover trial on the effect of dapagliflozin in patients with ADPKD receiving tolvaptan Uchiyama...
Kidney International® The Standardized Outcomes in Nephrology (SONG) initiative: A decade of harmonizing patient voices and research in kidney disease The authors of this editorial highlight how research on chronic kidney disease has been hindered by inconsistent and often patient-irrelevant reporting of outcomes. This challenge prompted the launch of the global Standardized Outcomes in Nephrology (SONG) initiative...
Building on a strong foundation of collaboration and training in East Africa, including the establishment of an ISN Regional Training Center in Kenya, the ISN is proud to partner on a promising new pilot project aimed at strengthening kidney care capacity in the region. The long-term vision is for this pilot to serve as...
In this thought-provoking episode of the ISN Global Kidney Care Podcast, Winston Fung, Isabelle Ethier, and Caroline Stigant explore how kidney care contributes to climate change and what can be done to reduce its carbon footprint while maintaining high-quality outcomes. Find out how: Plastic waste adds up: Peritoneal dialysis alone generates over 30,000 tons of PVC...
A Sister Renal Centers (SRC) partnership has played a pivotal role in reshaping pediatric kidney care at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) in Sri Lanka and extending its impact nationwide. "LRH University Unit now stands as a pioneering institution in pediatric nephrology, offering outstanding clinical care and serving as a center for training and research,"...
Did you know the heart and kidneys are so closely connected that dysfunction in one can wreak havoc on the other? Explore this relationship and test your knowledge of cardiorenal syndrome in a new ISN Tweetorial. Access more resources on this topic through the ISN-led Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Initiative. The Tweetorial is supported by Boehringer Ingelheim.
You may have important data, but unless your research is communicated clearly and effectively, its impact is limited. The ISN Scientific Writing Course (SWC) is designed to help you turn your research into clear, compelling scientific writing that gets published and makes an impact. Applications are now open for ISN members for this year’s Africa-focused...
The ISN Young Nephrologists Committee (ISN YNC) brings together early-career kidney care professionals from around the world, each contributing novel insights and energy to the future of global kidney care. We spoke with four new members about their backgrounds, motivations, and the challenges they're working to overcome. Ana Flavia Moura Professor of Internal Medicine at the...
Why do millions of people worldwide still face limited access to dialysis despite advances in kidney care? This urgent question was at the heart of the recent ISN-GKHA webinar: “Global variations in hemodialysis access and outcomes – insights for improving kidney care worldwide,” based on two extensive global studies informed by 2023 ISN-Global Kidney Health...
The ISN Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) provides early-career professionals with an exceptional opportunity to develop influential voices to shape kidney care locally, regionally, and globally. “I wanted to be a stronger leader and to advocate better for kidney health,” shares Robert Kalyesubula (Uganda), a member of the first ELP cohort that launched in 2021 and...
The ISN Pregnancy and Disease Toolkit has been expanded with three new modules to support clinicians managing complex cases in this critical area: Pregnancy-related acute kidney injury Postpartum follow-up and care Management of pregnancy hypertension and preeclampsia These evidence-based resources are ideal for personal learning or teaching others and aim to improve outcomes for mothers and babies worldwide. Access...
