{"id":29339,"date":"2023-03-16T14:32:15","date_gmt":"2023-03-16T14:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/?page_id=29339"},"modified":"2023-04-04T20:31:29","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T20:31:29","slug":"biennial-report-2021-2022","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/biennial-report-2021-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"BIENNIAL REPORT 2021 – 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

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BACK IN PERSON, BACK IN ACTION<\/h2>\n

It has been a truly rewarding two years at the helm of ISN activities. Starting my term amidst an ever-changing and challenging COVID-19 pandemic, I marveled at everything ISN members, volunteer leaders, collective and affiliated societies, corporate supporters, and staff were able to achieve. Staying focused on science, innovation and our commitment to global inclusion, the ISN continued to succeed and excel in its mission in 2021-2022.<\/p>\n

After our first fully virtual WCN\u201921 congress and ISN participation in and support of 20 national and regional hybrid meetings throughout 2021, it was a joy to welcome delegates onsite and virtually at WCN\u201922 in Malaysia. In-person events continued to gain momentum throughout 2022, with two well-attended Frontiers meetings on complement-mediated kidney diseases<\/a><\/strong> and infections and the kidney<\/a><\/strong>, and several ISN Educational Ambassador<\/a><\/strong> visits and Continuous Medical Education<\/a><\/strong> supported meetings.<\/p>\n

In October 2022, a successful international consensus meeting (TRAnslational Nephrology Science FOR new Medications<\/a><\/strong>) took place in Brussels, Belgium. This inaugural meeting gathered patients, clinical and academic researchers, regulators, and industry partners to establish the research landscape and reach a consensus on guidance for optimal animal study designs to drive the development of new kidney drugs.
\nWe look forward to sharing guidance on this with you in years to come.<\/p>\n

In a time where inequities in the world\u2019s access to healthcare and education have been amplified, the ISN has doubled down on its commitment to global inclusion. The ISN extended accessibility for all members by adapting membership fees according to the economic context of each region; we look forward to welcoming an increasingly diverse, engaged and global membership.<\/p>\n

Our commitment to accessible content for all has also led to a newly upgraded online educational platform, the ISN Academy<\/a><\/strong>, which includes countless courses and webinars, and content from past ISN events<\/a><\/strong> available to ISN members<\/a><\/strong> to rewatch or discover for the first time.<\/p>\n

As we kidney health professionals know, the ongoing pandemic has had a devastating physical, mental and economic impact on our kidney patients. They are particularly at risk for more severe outcomes and higher mortality rates than the general population. Our response has been focused and strong, maximizing the ISN\u2019s role as a non-state actor in official relations with the WHO to advocate for policies that prioritize the interests of kidney patients. We also launched the ISN Patient Liaison Advisory Group at WCN\u201922, featuring an extraordinary group of patients representing all ten ISN regions.<\/p>\n

Addressing inclusivity today<\/strong> means building capacity in our diverse young leaders of tomorrow<\/strong>. The Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) was launched in 2021. The first ISN ELP cohort completed an impressive year with a publication on accessing essential medicines for people with chronic kidney disease in lower-income countries<\/a><\/strong>. Our second 2022 ELP cohort\u2019s work on climate change and kidney health has already produced an infographic and article on green nephrology<\/a><\/strong>. The program\u2019s impact goes far beyond scientific publications, as reported here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The future indeed looks bright, when we look toward younger generations of kidney care
\nprofessionals working to secure a more sustainable future for patients and colleagues through intelligent, collaborative leadership strategies with a \u201cgreen nephrology\u201d perspective. The 2022 launch of the ISN Young Nephrologists Network<\/a><\/strong> is aimed to empower and amplify younger members\u2019 involvement with the ISN and offers an additional platform for connection within the international kidney care community.<\/p>\n

Our official journals, Kidney International and KI Reports keep going from strength to strength. Not only are they attracting basic and clinical science of the highest quality, but their continued focus on global nephrology is a strong driver of the ISN\u2019s vision.<\/p>\n

Despite current global challenges, the ISN mission and global kidney community provide a beacon of hope. New global and collaborative efforts, alongside ongoing ISN initiatives, testify to the countless ways we can contribute to advancing global kidney care when we work together. It has been an honor to lead, learn and work alongside the ISN community these past two years. I thank all ISN members and volunteer leaders for their tireless dedication in 2022 and look forward with confidence to the ISN\u2019s continued success.<\/p>\n

Agnes B. Fogo<\/strong>
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OUR MISSION<\/h2>\n

The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) is a global professional association dedicated to advancing kidney health worldwide since 1960 through education, grants, research, and advocacy.<\/span><\/p>\n

ADVANCING KIDNEY HEALTH WORLDWIDE. TOGETHER.<\/h3>\n

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WE DO THIS FOR ALL OUR
\nSTAKEHOLDERS BY:<\/h2>\n

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OUR COMMUNITY<\/h2>\n

We’re constantly inspired by our community of tens of thousands of kidney health professionals. They’re the reason we’re able to advance kidney health worldwide for 60 years and counting.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”29723″ img_size=”large”][vc_btn title=”JOIN OUR COMMUNITY” color=”primary” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theisn.org%2Fjoin-the-isn%2Fbecome-a-member%2F|title:Become%20a%20Member||”][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ remove_margin_top=”yes” remove_margin_bottom=”yes” remove_padding_top=”yes” remove_padding_bottom=”yes” remove_border=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1679051630653{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_images_carousel images=”29725,29726,29727,29728,29729,29730″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_no” autoplay=”yes” hide_pagination_control=”yes” wrap=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1680617830985{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” el_class=”mobileblocksm”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”fadeInUp” no_padding=”yes” animation_delay=”300″ animation_type=”fadeInUp” css=”.vc_custom_1618311099518{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1679053538784{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

A DIVERSE COMMUNITY<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1679053697468{padding-top: 20px !important;}”]ISN Membership has diversified even more in the past two years.
\nIncreased members from North and East Asia, Oceania and SouthEast Asia, the Middle East and Africa.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” css_animation=”none” wrap_container=”yes” no_padding=”yes” remove_margin_top=”yes” remove_margin_bottom=”yes” remove_padding_top=”yes” remove_padding_bottom=”yes” remove_border=”yes” animation_delay=”300″ css=”.vc_custom_1679053890614{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 40px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” animation_type=”fadeInUp”][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1679054456121{padding-right: 60px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

ISN MEMBER ORIGINS 2019<\/span><\/h2>\n

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ISN MEMBER ORIGINS 2022<\/span><\/h2>\n

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MEMBERSHIP MORE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1679054978858{padding-top: 20px !important;}”]Thanks to its efforts to adapt ISN membership fees to the different economies around the world, ISN Membership has increased from those living in lower-income countries.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” css_animation=”none” wrap_container=”yes” no_padding=”yes” remove_margin_top=”yes” remove_margin_bottom=”yes” remove_padding_top=”yes” remove_padding_bottom=”yes” remove_border=”yes” animation_delay=”300″ css=”.vc_custom_1679053890614{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 40px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” animation_type=”fadeInUp”][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1679054456121{padding-right: 60px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

INCOME CATEGORY 2019<\/span><\/h2>\n

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INCOME CATEGORY 2022<\/span><\/h2>\n

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COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS<\/h2>\n

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OUR MEMBERS:<\/h2>\n

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NINGNING WANG, CHINA<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1679496094595{padding-top: 0px !important;}” el_class=”colourblue”]\u201cBecoming an ISN Member gave me access to a grant from the ISN Clinical Research Program. The grant helped me study how CKD5 patients displayed a non-dipping pattern of heart rate that could predict their mortality. This work won 1st prize of ISN Clinical Research Program in 2019 and has been published in Endocrine Practice on Feb 18, 2021. The ISN Mentorship program also broadened my vision under the guidance from Professor Marcello Tonelli. Hope my work can link clinicians, researchers, decision-makers, patients and their relatives to improve the prevention and control of kidney disease.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1679057449799{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-ISN-Our-Community-Highlights-Ningning-Wang-China-.jpg?id=29542) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”14417″ img_size=”large” el_class=”emptylarge”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1679057507456{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”3\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1679057286870{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;background-color: #68c6b9 !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

UDANA RATNAPALA, SRI LANKA<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1679496084120{padding-top: 0px !important;}” el_class=”colourblue”]\u201cThanks to my ISN membership, I was blessed to gain knowledge and skills through many ISN programs like fellowship in complex transplants, courses in Clinical Nephro-pathology and Scientific Writing, and grant to Asia Pacific Conference in Nephrology. These inspired me to initiate both live and deceased donor kidney transplants in my rural centre of Badulla. So far, with my devoted team we have performed 20 successful kidney transplants.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1680618143798{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-ISN-Our-Community-Highlights-Dr-Udana-Ratnapala.jpg?id=29539) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”mobileblocksm”][vc_single_image image=”14417″ img_size=”large” el_class=”emptylarge”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1679057507456{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”3\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1679058125538{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;background-color: #68c6b9 !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

JUDITH CAROLINE AUJO, UGANDA<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1679496074302{padding-top: 0px !important;}” el_class=”colourblue”]\u201cBecoming an ISN member allowed me to take part in an ISN Fellowship which gave me knowledge, clinical skills, experience by working with renowned nephrologists and confidence to practice pediatric nephrology.
\nI now make better clinical decisions for our patients. It has shaped my career path with enhanced passion and focus. I am now the head of pediatric nephrology at Mulago hospital. I am most proud of the fact that am now able to offer Acute Peritoneal dialysis for young children with improvised supplies.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”WATCH THE VIDEO” color=”primary” align=”left” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DsdfJYAn9JwM.%E2%80%9D|title:Watch%20Judith’s%20Video|target:%20_blank|”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1680618131545{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-ISN-Our-Community-Highlights-Judith-Caroline.jpg?id=29540) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”mobileblocksm”][vc_single_image image=”14417″ img_size=”large” el_class=”emptylarge”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1679057507456{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”3\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1679057286870{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;background-color: #68c6b9 !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

AHMED AKL, EGYPT<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1679496063941{padding-top: 0px !important;}” el_class=”colourblue”]\u201cAs an ISN member, I was able to join the Educational Ambassadors Program. I participated in five projects conducted in Egypt and one project conducted in Sudan. We had the pleasure to train more than 500 nephrologists in Egypt and 150 in Sudan. COVID-19 also introduced more virtual teaching, which actually opened new opportunities to share knowledge from all over the world to young nephrologists at their workplace.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1680618010595{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-ISN-Our-Community-Highlights-Ahmed-Akl.jpg?id=29537) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”mobileblocksm”][vc_single_image image=”14417″ img_size=”large” el_class=”emptylarge”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1679057507456{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”3\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1679057286870{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;background-color: #68c6b9 !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

DEARBHLA KELLY, IRELAND<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1679496055143{padding-top: 0px !important;}” el_class=”colourblue”]\u201cAs an ISN member part of the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP), and an appointed ISN GKHA Fellow, I was honoured to have the opportunity to use data from the second GKHA survey to report on the availability, accessibility, affordability, and quality of ESKD (End-Stage Kidney Disease) care in Western Europe. Our study highlighted several important aspects of ESKD care in Western Europe including variability in disease burden and transplantation rates, under-utilisation of certain dialysis modalities, workforce shortages, and lack of AKI or CKD detection programs.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1680618186132{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-ISN-Our-Community-Highlights-Dearbhla-Kelly.jpg?id=29538) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”mobileblocksm”][vc_single_image image=”14417″ img_size=”large” el_class=”emptylarge”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”fadeInUp” no_padding=”yes” animation_delay=”300″ animation_type=”fadeInUp” css=”.vc_custom_1618311099518{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_btn title=”MEET MORE ISN MEMBERS” color=”primary” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theisn.org%2Fjoin-the-isn%2Fbecome-a-member%2F|title:Become%20a%20Member||”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1679053538784{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

OUR PATIENTS:<\/h2>\n

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VERONICA MARTINEZ, MEXICO<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1680187770484{padding-top: 0px !important;}” el_class=”colourblue”]\u201cI was born with a single kidney and struggled with kidney issues throughout my life until receiving a transplant as an adult. By sharing my experience, I hope to improve people\u2019s understanding of kidney health and kidney disease, and raise awareness of how preventive measures can help avoid chronic kidney problems.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1680618215807{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/theisn-veronica.jpg?id=29758) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”mobileblocksm”][vc_single_image image=”14417″ img_size=”large” el_class=”emptylarge”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1679057507456{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”3\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1679061880912{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;background-color: #f47c66 !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

SIVA KUMAR RAGHAVAN, MALAYSIA<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1679496032694{padding-top: 0px !important;}” el_class=”colourblue”]\u201cI was never sick, nor had I ever been admitted to hospital until I was diagnosed with CKD in 2008. In 2012, with worsening creatinine, I began dialysis. My wife and I were the first to undergo Spousal Living Related transplant from a different blook type in 2012. However, 2 years later, I experienced an increase in creatinine and my transplant couldn\u2019t be saved. I was back on dialysis in September 2016. Despite having to do dialysis. I began hiking and successfully climbed several mountains in Malaysia. As a patient, I am determined to live my life to the fullest by being a role model to my children and fellow dialysis patients.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1680618236355{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/theisa-siva.jpg?id=29759) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”mobileblocksm”][vc_single_image image=”14417″ img_size=”large” el_class=”emptylarge”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”fadeInUp” no_padding=”yes” animation_delay=”300″ animation_type=”fadeInUp” css=”.vc_custom_1618311099518{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_btn title=”MEET MORE PATIENTS” color=”primary” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theisn.org%2Fin-action%2Fcommunity%2Fkidney-care-ambassadors%2F|title:Meet%20More%20ISN%20Kidney%20Care%20Ambassadors|target:%20_blank|”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1679053538784{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

SHARING STORIES OF KIDNEY HEALTH: THE ISN COMMUNITY FILM EVENT<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1679061945212{padding-top: 0px !important;}”]Since 2019, the ISN has hosted a film competition inviting its members to share stories of how people are affected by kidney disease. In the 2021 and 2022 editions of this event, over 50 stories were shared from ISN members from 30 different countries, raising awareness and stimulating conversations on kidney health issues.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ek-I655GTX0″][vc_raw_html]JTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJjb29raWVjb25zZW50LW9wdG91dC1tYXJrZXRpbmclMjIlM0UlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBQbGVhc2UlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlM0NhJTIwaHJlZiUzRCUyMmphdmFzY3JpcHQlM0FDb29raWVib3QucmVuZXclMjglMjklMjIlM0VhY2NlcHQlMjBtYXJrZXRpbmctY29va2llcyUzQyUyRmElM0UlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjB0byUyMHdhdGNoJTIwdGhpcyUyMHZpZGVvLiUwQSUzQyUyRmRpdiUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1679062998396{padding-top: 0px !important;}”]\u201c2022 ISN FILM COMMUNITY BEST FILM\u201d<\/strong><\/span>
\nWINNER<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

For Some the Wait Never Ends:<\/span>
\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ek-I655GTX0<\/a>
\nSubmitted by:<\/strong>
\nJ. Meyyappan (Senior Resident, Nephrology, Lucknow, India),
\nN. Prasad, V. Vamsidhar, S. Sabarinath (Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate
\nInstitute of Medical Sciences, Nephrology, Lucknow, India)<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zhiGgKE6P48″][vc_raw_html]JTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJjb29raWVjb25zZW50LW9wdG91dC1tYXJrZXRpbmclMjIlM0UlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBQbGVhc2UlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlM0NhJTIwaHJlZiUzRCUyMmphdmFzY3JpcHQlM0FDb29raWVib3QucmVuZXclMjglMjklMjIlM0VhY2NlcHQlMjBtYXJrZXRpbmctY29va2llcyUzQyUyRmElM0UlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjB0byUyMHdhdGNoJTIwdGhpcyUyMHZpZGVvLiUwQSUzQyUyRmRpdiUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1679063251873{padding-top: 0px !important;}”]\u201c2022 WKD BEST FILM\u201d<\/strong><\/span>
\nWINNER<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Ilan Lavi Donates a Kidney \u2013
\nAnd Gets a Happiness Transplant:<\/span>
\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zhiGgKE6P48<\/a>
\nSubmitted by:<\/strong>
\nW. Wasser (Leumit Health Care, Department of Nephrology,
\nJerusalem, Israel)
\n<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/cbkQxet9CGE”][vc_raw_html]JTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJjb29raWVjb25zZW50LW9wdG91dC1tYXJrZXRpbmclMjIlM0UlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBQbGVhc2UlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlM0NhJTIwaHJlZiUzRCUyMmphdmFzY3JpcHQlM0FDb29raWVib3QucmVuZXclMjglMjklMjIlM0VhY2NlcHQlMjBtYXJrZXRpbmctY29va2llcyUzQyUyRmElM0UlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjB0byUyMHdhdGNoJTIwdGhpcyUyMHZpZGVvLiUwQSUzQyUyRmRpdiUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1679063319307{padding-top: 0px !important;}”]\u201c2021 ISN FILM COMMUNITY BEST FILM\u201d<\/strong><\/span>
\nWINNER<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Life Beyond the Transplant:<\/span>
\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/cbkQxet9CGE<\/a>
\nSubmitted by:<\/strong>
\nR. Pecoits Filho (Arbor Research Collaborative for Health, DOOPS
\nProgram, Ann Arbor, United States), R. Pine (Santa Casa de Curitiba
\nHospital, Nefrology, Curitiba, Brazil)
\n<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/ZfGFKO8An6w”][vc_raw_html]JTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJjb29raWVjb25zZW50LW9wdG91dC1tYXJrZXRpbmclMjIlM0UlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBQbGVhc2UlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlM0NhJTIwaHJlZiUzRCUyMmphdmFzY3JpcHQlM0FDb29raWVib3QucmVuZXclMjglMjklMjIlM0VhY2NlcHQlMjBtYXJrZXRpbmctY29va2llcyUzQyUyRmElM0UlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjB0byUyMHdhdGNoJTIwdGhpcyUyMHZpZGVvLiUwQSUzQyUyRmRpdiUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1679063388173{padding-top: 0px !important;}”]\u201c2021 WKD BEST FILM\u201d<\/strong><\/span>
\nWINNER<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Mountain in His Blood:<\/span>
\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/ZfGFKO8An6w<\/a>
\nSubmitted by:<\/strong>
\nJ. Cledes (Fondation AUB SANTE, Nephrology \u2013 Dialysis,
\nSaint-Gregoire, France), F. Hure (Fondation AUB Sant\u00e9,
\nNephrology-Dialysis, Rennes, France)
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OUR IMPACT:
\nISN GRANT PROGRAMS<\/h2>\n

In 2021-2022 ISN Grant Programs were able to support:<\/p>\n

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18<\/strong><\/p>\n

meetings where ISN representatives trained and interacted with local nephrology workforces in 14 countries worldwide<\/strong><\/p>\n

11<\/strong><\/p>\n

ISN Educational Ambassadors to deliver expert hands-on training in 6 different countries<\/strong><\/p>\n

7<\/strong><\/p>\n

ISN Clinical Research Projects in 5 countries<\/strong><\/p>\n

30<\/strong><\/p>\n

doctors from 10 countries to train across 12 ISN Interventional Nephrology Training Centers worldwide<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text el_class=”colourblue”]<\/p>\n

64<\/strong><\/p>\n

kidney health professionals from 30 countries to be mentored on specific career goals and skills<\/strong><\/p>\n

38<\/strong><\/p>\n

doctors (as ISN fellows) from 25 countries to acquire essential nephrology training and bring this expertise to their home region<\/strong><\/p>\n

26<\/strong><\/p>\n

early-career nephrologists from 18 countries through the ISN Emerging Leaders Program toward becoming future leaders in the advancement of global kidney care<\/strong><\/p>\n

73<\/strong><\/p>\n

kidney health institution partnerships (ISN Sister Renal Centers) enhancing renal care facilities in 36 countries. This includes 18 pairs focusing on developing transplantation services (jointly funded with TTS)<\/em><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1679064867432{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1680618327963{background-color: #f47c66 !important;}” el_class=”mobileblocks”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

TOTAL INVESTMENT:
\n$1.25 MILLION IN LOW- AND MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES (2019-2020)
\nFOR A FUTURE WITH EQUITABLE ACCESS TO SUSTAINABLE KIDNEY
\nHEALTH FOR ALL.<\/span><\/h2>\n

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ACHIEVING OUR MISSION IN 2021 AND 2022 WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE SUPPORT OF:<\/span><\/h2>\n

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53<\/strong><\/div>\n
experts in their fields traveling the world to meet and train local nephrologists<\/strong><\/div>\n

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73<\/strong><\/div>\n
supporting centers contributing to the growth and development of 68 emerging centers<\/strong><\/div>\n

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65<\/strong><\/div>\n
mentors from all around the world supporting younger peers<\/strong><\/div>\n

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21<\/strong><\/div>\n
ISN Regional Training Centers and 12 Interventional Nephrology Training Centers<\/strong><\/div>\n

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29<\/strong><\/div>\n
institutions across 15 countries that train and support fellows<\/strong><\/div>\n

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20<\/strong><\/div>\n
organizational partners, sponsors, and individual donors<\/strong><\/div>\n

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1000+<\/strong><\/div>\n
hours volunteered by ISN members towards projects and activities advancing kidney health worldwide<\/strong><\/div>\n

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OUR IMPACT:
\nGRANT PROGRAMS –
\nMENTORSHIP PROGRAM
\nSPOTLIGHT<\/span><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text el_class=”colourblue” css=”.vc_custom_1680627380311{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]The\u202fISN Mentorship Program<\/strong><\/a>\u202fsupports mutual learning partnerships within the ISN global community. Mentees work toward specific professional goals, while mentors develop coaching and leadership skills.<\/p>\n

Since December 2021, ISN mentee Dr. Emmy Bell, a nephrology specialist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Alabama, USA, has benefitted from the expertise and experience of ISN President and mentor Agnes Fogo, professor of renal pathology at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.<\/p>\n

Dr. Bell runs the renal biopsy conference for the nephrology division at UAB.\u202f She wanted guidance to plan for clinical research on kidney biopsies from patients with hypertension-associated disease to gain insights into potential mechanisms and better prognostication to improve patient care.<\/p>\n

The mentorship pair had regular zoom meetings and email exchanges to discuss how Dr. Bell could reach her goals and contribute to the care of patients with kidney disease. Together they developed a translational project combining renal pathology and patient clinical kidney outcomes to investigate hypertension-associated disease pathophysiology.<\/p>\n

Hypertension-associated kidney diseases are an important contributor to chronic kidney disease in the Southern states, disparately affecting Black patients. At Professor Fogo\u2019s suggestion, Dr. Bell will apply a relatively new technique, digital spatial profiling, to analyze this common disease.<\/p>\n

According to Dr. Bell, \u201cThe University of Minnesota Spatialomics program will use NanoString GeoMx\u00ae software to interrogate the mRNA transcriptional signatures in regions of interest in the kidney biopsy specimens we provide. The findings may differentiate molecular mechanisms that drive the clinical phenotype heterogeneity.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr. Bell is currently refining the experimental design, recruiting statisticians and panelists to collaborate on the project, and seeking support from the UAB\u2019s Center for Clinical and Translational Science.<\/p>\n

Professor Fogo commented on the outcome of the mentorship collaboration, \u201cDr. Bell was enthusiastic, responsive to different suggestions and ideas, creative and energetic. She has done a good job learning about possible new techniques to explore her goals to increase understanding of prognostic markers and potential mechanisms of progressive kidney disease associated with hypertension. It has been a privilege to interact with her.<\/em>\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1680627496894{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”mobileblocksm”][vc_single_image image=”30307″ img_size=”full” el_class=”fullwidthimage borderonleft” css=”.vc_custom_1680627533859{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”fadeInUp” no_padding=”yes” animation_delay=”300″ animation_type=”fadeInUp” css=”.vc_custom_1618311099518{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_btn title=”LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ISN MENTORSHIP PROGRAM” color=”primary” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theisn.org%2Fin-action%2Fgrants%2Fmentorship%2F|title:ISN%20Mentorship%20Program|target:%20_blank|”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” css_animation=”none” wrap_container=”yes” no_padding=”yes” animation_delay=”300″ css=”.vc_custom_1618398621882{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” animation_type=”fadeInUp”][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1680626770312{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”borderonright”][vc_single_image image=”30260″ img_size=”full” el_class=”fullwidthimage” css=”.vc_custom_1680626874958{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1680619573154{background-color: #f6947d !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” el_class=”mobileblocks mobileblocksm”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

OUR IMPACT:
\nRESEARCH<\/span><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text el_class=”colourblue”]The ISN has long recognized the importance of research initiatives to advance its mission for global kidney health. The last two years were no different. During a challenging pandemic, the ISN focused on providing open-access and online resources, such as the\u202fISN-ACT Clinical Trials Toolkit<\/a>\u202fand a monthly\u202fGlobal Trials Focus<\/a>\u202flist, which summarizes recent interesting trials from around the world relevant to kidney care.<\/p>\n

Narrative-based chapters<\/a>\u202fof the Clinical Trials (ISN-ACT) Toolkit were also released throughout 2021 and 2022, guiding users through\u202fkey statistical concepts, and helping them identify variables and design studies best suited to data type and target population.<\/p>\n

Throughout 2021, the ISN Research Working Group launched a\u202fwebinar series<\/a>\u202ffocusing on mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs) and diabetic kidney disease (DKD) management, highlighting new research and developments in a rapidly evolving field and presenting the outcomes of the FIDELIO and FIGARO trials.\u202fMeanwhile, the\u202fiNET-CKD (cohort studies)<\/a>\u202fgroup worked on a manuscript comparing the distribution of hemoglobin levels across international pre-dialysis CKD populations and evaluating predictors.<\/p>\n

In May 2022, members of the\u202fISN i3C (International Consortium CKDu Collaborators)<\/a>\u202fnetwork and the\u202fISN Renal Pathology Working Group<\/a>\u202fmet to address the need to increase kidney biopsies in CKDu (chronic kidney disease of unknown origin) and improve biopsy preservation.\u202fThe\u202fiNET-CKD (cohort studies)<\/a>\u202fgroup introduced key design elements of a cohort study and provided an overview of the key points to consider when drafting a protocol during a webinar.<\/p>\n

To round off 2022, a successful international consensus meeting\u202f(TRAnslational Nephrology Science FOR new Medications)<\/a>\u202ftook place in Brussels, Belgium. This inaugural meeting gathered patients, clinical and academic researchers, regulators, and industry partners to establish the research landscape and reach a consensus on optimal animal study designs to drive the development of new kidney drugs.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”fadeInUp” no_padding=”yes” animation_delay=”300″ animation_type=”fadeInUp” css=”.vc_custom_1618311099518{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_btn title=”LEARN MORE ABOUT ISN RESEARCH ACTIVITIES” color=”primary” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theisn.org%2Fin-action%2Fresearch%2F|title:ISN%20Research%20Activities|target:%20_blank|”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” css_animation=”none” wrap_container=”yes” no_padding=”yes” animation_delay=”300″ css=”.vc_custom_1679493416773{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #f6947d !important;}” animation_type=”fadeInUp”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1680619818579{background-color: #f6947d !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” el_class=”mobileblocks”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

OUR IMPACT:
\nADVOCACY<\/span><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text el_class=”colourblue”]Building on its recognition as a non-state actor (NSA) in official relations with the World Health Organisation (WHO), the ISN continued to bridge the gaps of available kidney care in 2021 and 2022 through new collaborations with global partners, joining both the Kidney Health Initiative and the European Kidney Health Alliance. The ISN Patient Liaison Advisory Group was also launched at the World Congress of Nephrology 2022 and features an extraordinary group of patients representing all 10 regions of the ISN worldwide.<\/p>\n

Conscious of the ongoing devastating physical, mental and fiscal impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on kidney patients, the ISN continued to work in 2021 and 2022 with global and national partners to prioritise vulnerable dialysis patients in national vaccination programmes. As member of the Global Coalition for Circulatory Health (GCCH), the ISN participated in the high-level webinar launch of the GCCH position paper<\/a>: Preventing the Next Pandemic: The Case for Investing in Circulatory Health. This position paper, and other ISN priorities, were promoted to WHO Health Attach\u00e9s and Ambassadors.<\/p>\n

In response to evolving geopolitical environment in Europe, the ISN released, together with the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) and the European Renal Association (ERA), the joint statement<\/a> \u201cGlobal Kidney Organizations Appeal for Kidney Health for All War Victims\u201d<\/p>\n

In its work to increase political and public discourse around kidney disease, the ISN attended the World Health Assembly in person in 2022 and submitted official statements<\/a>calling for member states to prioritize kidney disease and other circulatory conditions in their preparedness, response, readiness, and coordination planning.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”mobileblocks”][vc_column_text el_class=”donotshowmobile”]<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”colourblue minusmargin”]The ISN hosted its annual\u00a0Professor Donal O\u2019Donoghue Global Kidney Policy Forum<\/em>, both virtually in 2021 and in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2022, focusing on regional inequities in access to kidney care, and promoting the ISN\u2019s 12 Recommendations<\/a> to Global Kidney Health. Tied to these events was the 2021 launch of the ISN Framework for Developing Dialysis Programs in Low-Income Settings<\/a>, and the ISN\u2019s first Advocacy Training Course hosted at WCN\u201922.<\/p>\n

Underpinning these activities are the ISN\u2019s global campaigns raising awareness of the importance of kidney care beyond the health sector. World Kidney Day (WKD) continues to be a major success, reaching over 2.5 billion people on social media in over 10 languages, supporting ~ 2500 promotional events and leading to news coverage in almost 100 countries. In 2021, the ISN also launched its public \u201cAre your Kidneys Healthy?\u201d quiz<\/a>, which has had 57,929 completions across 188 countries, and is available in 14 languages.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”29901″ img_size=”large”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column el_class=”mobileblocksm”][vc_images_carousel images=”29902,29903,29904,29905,29906″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_no” autoplay=”yes” hide_pagination_control=”yes” wrap=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1680620264965{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”fadeInUp” no_padding=”yes” animation_delay=”300″ animation_type=”fadeInUp” css=”.vc_custom_1618311099518{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_btn title=”LEARN MORE ABOUT ISN ADVOCACY” color=”primary” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theisn.org%2Fin-action%2Fadvocacy%2F|title:ISN%20Advocacy|target:%20_blank|”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” css_animation=”none” wrap_container=”yes” no_padding=”yes” animation_delay=”300″ css=”.vc_custom_1618398621882{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” animation_type=”fadeInUp”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1680620354995{background: #88d0c5 url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/bookback.gif?id=29912) !important;background-position: 0 0 !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;}” el_class=”mobileblocks”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

ADVANCING SCIENCE:
\nISN JOURNALS<\/span><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text el_class=”colourblue”]Through its flagship publications, Kidney International (KI), Kidney International Reports (KIR), and Kidney International Supplements (KIS), the ISN brought its members the latest news in research, highlights from current literature, comprehensive reviews, and indepth case studies in 2021-2022.<\/p>\n

Collectively, the journals received 6530<\/strong> <\/span>submissions over 2021-2022 from 87<\/strong> <\/span>countries. They reviewed 2919<\/strong> <\/span>articles and accepted 1587<\/strong> <\/span>submissions for publication.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1680173371346{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text el_class=”colourblue”]In terms of readership, collectively, full-text articles from ISN Journals were downloaded<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

15,675,045<\/strong><\/span>
\ntimes across<\/p>\n

145<\/strong><\/span>
\ncountries from 2021
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\nInternational:<\/strong><\/span>
\nImpact Factor:<\/strong><\/span>
\n18.998<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

KI Reports:<\/strong><\/span>
\nImpact Factor:<\/strong><\/span>
\n6.234<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

KI Supplements:<\/strong><\/span>
\nImpact Factor:<\/strong><\/span>
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OUR EVENTS:
\nISN MEETINGS AND NETWORKING<\/span><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text el_class=”colourblue”]Throughout 2021 and 2022, the ISN created live and online networking opportunities to develop relationships within the global nephrology community.<\/p>\n

In 2021, the ISN organized\u00a0its first fully virtual \u00a0World Congress of Nephrology<\/a>\u00a0(WCN) hosted alongside the Canadian Society of Nephrology and the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Qu\u00e9b\u00e9coise de N\u00e9phrologie (SQN).<\/p>\n

As COVID-19-related restrictions gradually declined in most countries, it was a joy to welcome delegates both onsite and virtually during the 2022 World Congress of Nephrology in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – the country’s first international event since 2020. Hosted alongside the Malaysian Society of Nephrology and the Asian Pacific Society of Nephrology, WCN\u201922 welcomed ~ 4000\u00a0delegates from ~ 135\u00a0countries for scientific exchange and to advance kidney health worldwide.<\/p>\n

In-person events continued to gain momentum with two well-attended ISN Frontiers meetings in 2022: the first on complement-mediated kidney diseases<\/a>, hosted alongside the Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research in Bergamo, Italy; followed by a focus on infections and the kidney<\/a>, hosted alongside the Indian Society of Nephrology in New Delhi, India. Several ISN Educational Ambassador<\/a> visits and Continuous Medical Education<\/a>-supported meetings were supported by the ISN as well.<\/p>\n

The ISN also endorsed 79 high-quality\u00a0stakeholder meetings<\/a>, courses, and workshops to benefit its members and affiliated scientific communities.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column el_class=”mobileblocksm”][vc_images_carousel images=”29917,29918,29919,29920,29921,29922″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_no” autoplay=”yes” hide_pagination_control=”yes” wrap=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1679498876750{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”fadeInUp” no_padding=”yes” animation_delay=”300″ animation_type=”fadeInUp” css=”.vc_custom_1618311099518{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_btn title=”DISCOVER ISN EVENTS” color=”primary” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theisn.org%2Fin-action%2Fevents%2F|title:ISN%20Events|target:%20_blank|”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” css_animation=”none” wrap_container=”yes” no_padding=”yes” animation_delay=”300″ css=”.vc_custom_1618398621882{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” animation_type=”fadeInUp”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1680620656944{background: #88d0c5 url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/virtual-back.gif?id=29925) !important;background-position: 0 0 !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;}” el_class=”mobileblocks”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

OUR WORK:
\nVIRTUAL LEARNING<\/span><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text el_class=”colourblue”]The ISN is committed to accessible content for all. Upholding this mission has led to a newly upgraded online educational platform, the\u00a0ISN Academy<\/a>, which includes countless courses and webinars, and content from\u00a0past ISN events<\/a>\u00a0available to\u00a0ISN members<\/a>\u00a0to rewatch or discover for the first time.<\/p>\n

The ISN Academy\u2019s popularity skyrocketed following the platform\u2019s revamp in August 2022: Academy users rose from\u00a0860<\/strong> per month at the beginning of the year to\u00a03,800 per month by the end of 2022.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Over the last two years, the ISN Academy has hosted\u00a0110<\/strong>\u00a0Webinars, released\u00a012<\/strong>\u00a0curricula,\u00a025<\/strong>\u00a0Quick-Case-Based\u00a0presentations, and\u00a015\u00a0<\/strong>COVID-19 online\u00a0educational materials. It houses\u00a0more than 100 <\/strong>videos from the ISN\u2019s 2021-2022 World Congresses of Nephrology and hundreds of hours of other online\u00a0educational material.<\/p>\n

One channel with ever-increasing reach to educate in kidney health is social media. The ISN Social Media Team\u00a0generated\u00a026<\/strong>\u00a0video abstracts<\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0ISN Journal<\/a>s<\/u>\u00a0content over the last 2 years. Many new initiatives were also launched, including\u00a07<\/strong>\u00a0Twitter Spaces<\/a>,\u00a017<\/strong>\u00a0Tweetorials<\/a>, and\u00a050<\/strong>\u00a0quizzes<\/a>\u00a0on multiple topics, some of which were nominated for\u00a0#NephJCKidneys Awards by\u00a0NephJC<\/em>.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”fadeInUp” no_padding=”yes” animation_delay=”300″ animation_type=”fadeInUp” css=”.vc_custom_1618311099518{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1679053538784{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

EXPLORE SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO ABSTRACTS AND INTERVIEWS<\/h2>\n

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OUR IMPACT:
\nA CALL FROM YOUNG EMERGING LEADERS FOR
\nA MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE IN NEPHROLOGY<\/span><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]By Wing-Shing Fung,<\/strong>
\non behalf of the ISN Emerging Leaders Program<\/a><\/strong>
\n(ELP) 2022 cohort*<\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text el_class=”colourblue”]Climate change is the biggest health threat humanity is currently facing [1], and its impact on health is devastating. Indeed, climate change is expected to cause approximately 250,000 additional deaths per year between 2030 and 2050 [2]. The global temperature has been rising since the Industrial Revolution and is projected to increase by about 1.5\u00b0C by 2050 and 2-4\u00b0C by 2100 [3]. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has determined that to avert catastrophic health impacts and prevent millions of climate change-related deaths, the temperature rise must not exceed 1.5\u00b0C [4].<\/p>\n

The best way to avert disaster is to reduce carbon emissions, the primary driver of global warming [5]. While every sector needs to play its part in reducing carbon footprints, the healthcare sector is particularly important as it contributes an estimated 4-6% of global greenhouse gas emissions [6]. Specifically, concerning kidney care, the carbon footprints of hemodialysis have been recognized to be particularly high, due to the high use of energy, water and consumables, and the repetitive nature of dialysis treatments [7]. There is less information on the ecological burden of peritoneal dialysis, but one analysis reported that the estimated environmental impact of peritoneal dialysis might be as much as hemodialysis [8].<\/p>\n

\u201cGreen nephrology\u201d is a concept that has been gaining traction over the past few years. It aims to improve the environmental sustainability of kidney care through changing practices and utilizing available resources in a more environmentally friendly way [9]. It also focuses on increased monitoring of resource usage and waste generation from kidney care facilities to reduce waste and the carbon footprint. Indeed, the environmental profile of hemodialysis can be improved in several ways, such as recycling reverse osmosis reject water; utilizing renewable energy; improving waste management and potentially reducing dialysate flow rates [10].<\/p>\n

Contrary to common misconceptions, adopting \u201cgreen nephrology\u201d policies can actually improve cost-effectiveness and increase productivity [11]. The Green Nephrology Network, an NHS Sustainable Healthcare Programme in the United Kingdom, has saved an estimated 10 million Euros in their healthcare system annually as the result of environmentally friendly water and electricity saving initiatives [12,13]. Indeed, one of the dialysis units reported savings of up to 4 million liters of water per year with a new, more efficient water system [13].<\/p>\n

Climate change is rapidly and potentially irreversibly changing our planet. It is imperative that we urgently reduce the carbon footprint in healthcare. As the International Society of Nephrology\u00a0Emerging Leaders Program 2022 cohort<\/a>, we are committed to promoting \u201cgreen nephrology\u201d in the fight against climate change. We believe that it is our responsibility, as emerging leaders of a new generation who will witness the full force of the changing climate, to take the initiative, speak up, advocate, and show leadership through a collaborative effort to promote the needed change. We also call for further research into novel technologies and policy innovation at a broader level, recognizing that a society-level change is required. The clock is ticking, and the fight is on.<\/p>\n

* Winston Wing-Shing FUNG, Peace BAGASHA, Divya BAJPAI, Workagegnehu Hailu\u00a0BILCHUT, Letizia DE CHIARA, Isabelle ETHIER, Ehab HAFIZ, Dearbhla KELLY, Ugochi ONU, Maria PIPPIAS, Shaifali SANDAL, Brendan SMYTH. All contributed equally.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”fadeInUp” no_padding=”yes” animation_delay=”300″ animation_type=”fadeInUp” css=”.vc_custom_1618311099518{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”fadeInUp” no_padding=”yes” animation_delay=”300″ animation_type=”fadeInUp” css=”.vc_custom_1618311099518{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1618311121637{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”26169″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1679569842980{border-top-width: 15px !important;border-top-color: #ffffff !important;border-top-style: solid !important;}” el_class=”fullwidthimage”][vc_column_text]REFERENCES<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. World Health Organisation: Climate change and human health, 2022. https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/climate-change-and-health. Accessed on 26 July 2022<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. World Health Organization. (\u200e2014)\u200e. Quantitative risk assessment of the effects of climate change on selected causes of death, 2030s and 2050s. World Health Organization. https:\/\/apps.who.int\/iris\/handle\/10665\/134014. Accessed on 26 July 2022<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. IPCC, 2014: Climate Change 2014: Synthesis Report. Contribution of Working Groups I, II and III to the Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change [Core Writing Team, R.K. Pachauri and L.A. Meyer (eds.)]. IPCC, Geneva, Switzerland, 151 pp.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Summary for policymakers. In: Global warming of 1.5\u00b0C. An IPCC special report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5\u00b0C above pre-industrial levels and related global greenhouse gas emission pathways, in the context of strengthening the global response to the threat of climate change, sustainable development, and efforts to eradicate poverty. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; 2018. https:\/\/www.ipcc.ch\/sr15\/chapter\/spm\/. Accessed on 26 July 2022<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Solomon S, Plattner GK, Knutti R, Friedlingstein P. Irreversible climate change due to carbon dioxide emissions. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2009 Feb 10;106(6):1704-9. doi: 10.1073\/pnas.0812721106<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Malik A, Lenzen M, McAlister S, McGain F. The carbon footprint of Australian health care. Lancet Planet Health. 2018 Jan;2(1):e27-e35. doi: 10.1016\/S2542-5196(17)30180-8<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    OUR LEADERSHIP
    \nEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (2021-2023):<\/h2>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”30061″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1680173977824{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/img-Agnes-Fogo.jpg?id=28026) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”staffshape”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Agnes Fogo<\/strong><\/span>
    \nISN President<\/strong><\/span>
    \nUSA<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”30061″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1680174144844{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/nangaku.jpg?id=12713) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”staffshape”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Masaomi Nangaku<\/strong><\/span>
    \nPresident-Elect<\/strong><\/span>
    \nJapan<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”30061″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1680174203251{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/vivek.jpg?id=5866) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”staffshape”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Vivekanand Jha<\/strong><\/span>
    \nPast-President<\/strong><\/span>
    \nIndia<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”30061″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1680174238471{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Dr-F.-Caskey_Photo.jpg?id=2847) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”staffshape”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Fergus Caskey<\/strong><\/span>
    \nSecretary\/Treasurer<\/strong><\/span>
    \nUnited Kingdom<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”30061″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1680174318794{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Dr-Tesar.jpg?id=6441) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”staffshape”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Vladimir Tesar<\/strong><\/span>
    \nRepresentative to the Council<\/strong><\/span>
    \nCzech Republic<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”30061″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1680174344609{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2021_Lightstone.jpg?id=12786) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”staffshape”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Liz Lightstone<\/strong><\/span>
    \nRepresentative of the Council<\/strong><\/span>
    \nUnited Kingdom<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”30061″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1680174402387{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Ifeoma.jpg?id=14680) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”staffshape”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Ifeoma Ulasi<\/strong><\/span>
    \nMember-at-Large<\/strong><\/span>
    \nNigeria<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”30061″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1680174438777{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Rolando_Claure-Del_Granado.jpg?id=18227) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”staffshape”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Rolando Claure-Del Granado<\/strong><\/span>
    \nMember-at-Large<\/strong><\/span>
    \nBolivia<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”30061″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1680174506531{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Dr_Xueqing_Yu_Picture.jpg?id=17787) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”staffshape”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Xueqing Yu<\/strong><\/span>
    \nMember-at-Large<\/strong><\/span>
    \nChina<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”30061″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1680174537722{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Charu_Malik.jpeg?id=4492) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”staffshape”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Charu Malik<\/strong><\/span>
    \nEx-officio Member<\/strong><\/span>
    \nBelgium<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1679053538784{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

    COUNCIL (2021-2023):<\/h2>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”30061″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1680174697180{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Gloria-Ashuntantang.jpg?id=29307) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”staffshape”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Gloria Ashuntantang<\/strong><\/span>
    \nCameroon<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”30061″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1680174730044{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Fatiu-Abiola-Arogundade.jpg?id=10141) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”staffshape”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Fatiu Abiola
    \nArogundade<\/strong><\/span>
    \nNigeria<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”30061″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1680174762791{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Dr-Tesar.jpg?id=6441) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”staffshape”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Vladimir Tesar<\/strong><\/span>
    \nCzech Republic<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”30061″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1680174803789{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2021_Racki.jpg?id=12732) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”staffshape”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Sanjin Ra\u010dki<\/strong><\/span>
    \nCroatia<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”30061″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1680174875654{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Magdalena-Madero.jpg?id=29308) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”staffshape”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Magdalena Madero<\/strong><\/span>
    \nMexico<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”30061″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1680174899239{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2021_Tzanno-Martins.jpg?id=12751) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”staffshape”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Carmen Tzanno-Martins<\/strong><\/span>
    \nBrazil<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”30061″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1680174920689{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Ali-Abu-Alfa.jpg?id=29305) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”staffshape”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Ali K. Abu-Alfa<\/strong><\/span>
    \nLebanon<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”30061″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1680174954307{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2021_Savaj.jpg?id=12756) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”staffshape”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Shokoufeh Savaj<\/strong><\/span>
    \nIran<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”30061″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1680175028101{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Abduzhappar-Gaipov.jpg?id=29304) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”staffshape”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Abduzhappar Gaipov<\/strong><\/span>
    \nKazakhstan<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”30061″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1680175093953{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2021_Prikhodina.jpg?id=12760) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”staffshape”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Larisa Prikhodina<\/strong><\/span>
    \nRussia<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”30061″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1680175119634{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Rulan-Parekh.jpg?id=29311) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”staffshape”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Rulan Parekh<\/strong><\/span>
    \nCanada<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”30061″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1680175146436{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2021_Anand.jpg?id=12783) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”staffshape”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Shuchi Anand<\/strong><\/span>
    \nUSA<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”30061″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1680175219837{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Yusuke-Suzuki.jpg?id=29313) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”staffshape”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Yusuke Suzuki<\/strong><\/span>
    \nJapan<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”30061″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1680175247385{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-ISN-Our-Community-Highlights-Ningning-Wang-China-.jpg?id=29542) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”staffshape”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Angela Yee-Moon Wang<\/strong><\/span>
    \nHong Kong<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”30061″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1680175293395{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Muh-Geot-Wong.jpg?id=29309) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”staffshape”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Muh Geot Wong<\/strong><\/span>
    \nAustralia<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”30061″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1680175320823{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2021_Bavanandan.jpg?id=12778) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”staffshape”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Sunita Bavanandan<\/strong><\/span>
    \nMalaysia<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”30061″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1680175403615{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Dibya-Singh-Shah.png?id=29306) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”staffshape”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Dibya Singh Shah<\/strong><\/span>
    \nNepal<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”30061″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1680175434925{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2021_Prasad.jpg?id=12789) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”staffshape”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Narayan Prasad<\/strong><\/span>
    \nIndia<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”30061″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1680175459944{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Rosanna-Coppo.jpg?id=29310) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”staffshape”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Rosanna Coppo<\/strong><\/span>
    \nItaly<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”30061″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1680175486589{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2021_Lightstone.jpg?id=12786) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”staffshape”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Liz Lightstone<\/strong><\/span>
    \nUnited Kingdom<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_images_carousel images=”29952,29953,29954,29955,29956″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_no” autoplay=”yes” hide_pagination_control=”yes” wrap=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1679574621740{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”fadeInUp” no_padding=”yes” animation_delay=”300″ animation_type=”fadeInUp” css=”.vc_custom_1618311099518{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” css_animation=”none” wrap_container=”yes” no_padding=”yes” animation_delay=”300″ css=”.vc_custom_1618398798222{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” animation_type=”fadeInUp”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1680622523967{margin-bottom: 0px !important;background: #88d0c5 url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/team-icon-background-2.gif?id=29962) !important;background-position: 0 0 !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;}” el_class=”mobileblocks”][vc_column_text el_class=”smallerfont”]<\/p>\n

    OUR TEAM<\/h2>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text el_class=”colourblue”]The ISN team comprises 40 intelligent, energetic, hard-working people committed to a future where all people have equitable access to sustainable kidney care.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The team, spread across three continents and six time zones, draws on diverse expertise and backgrounds to help advance kidney health worldwide.<\/p>\n

    It was a delight to return to in-office work as COVID-19-related restrictions gradually declined. Some practices that began during the pandemic (hybrid working, mental wellness training) proved to have a positive impact and will continue. A perfect example was the 2022 ISN staff end-of-year holiday get-together, which started with a virtual presentation and quiz and continued with an optional in-person dinner in Brussels and online celebration.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”2\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1680622865133{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background: #ffffff url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/team-collage-1.jpg?id=29966) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”alignbackright mobileblocksm”][vc_single_image image=”30061″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1680622744959{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”fadeInUp” no_padding=”yes” animation_delay=”300″ animation_type=”fadeInUp” css=”.vc_custom_1618311099518{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1618311121637{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”29974″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1679578277117{border-top-width: 15px !important;border-top-color: #ffffff !important;border-top-style: solid !important;}” el_class=”fullwidthimage”][\/vc_column][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”fadeInUp” no_padding=”yes” animation_delay=”300″ animation_type=”fadeInUp” css=”.vc_custom_1618311099518{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_btn title=”MEET THE ISN TEAM” color=”primary” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theisn.org%2Fabout-isn%2Fstaff-and-contact-information%2F|title:Meet%20the%20ISN%20Team|target:%20_blank|”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1680622908255{background-color: #f8b5b6 !important;}” el_class=”mobileblocks”][vc_column_text el_class=”smallerfont”]<\/p>\n

    OUR FINANCIALS<\/h2>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1680622926105{padding-right: 0px !important;}” el_class=”colourblue”]FY 21-22<\/strong><\/p>\n

    As a global professional association, the ISN raises funds from its members, events and a variety of external supporters and then invests a majority of its revenue back into grant programs, research, advocacy and education activities aimed at advancing kidney health worldwide.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1680622955363{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-ISN-Our-Financials-.jpg?id=29553) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”mobileblocksm”][vc_single_image image=”14417″ img_size=”large”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” css_animation=”none” wrap_container=”yes” no_padding=”yes” remove_margin_top=”yes” remove_margin_bottom=”yes” remove_padding_top=”yes” remove_padding_bottom=”yes” remove_border=”yes” animation_delay=”300″ css=”.vc_custom_1679053890614{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 40px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” animation_type=”fadeInUp”][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1679054456121{padding-right: 60px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

    ISN REVENUE 2021<\/span><\/h2>\n

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    ISN REVENUE 2022<\/span><\/h2>\n

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    ALLOCATION OF EXPENSES 2021<\/span><\/h2>\n

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    ALLOCATION OF EXPENSES 2022<\/h2>\n

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    OUR SUPPORTERS<\/h2>\n

    The ISN extends its deepest gratitude to its supporters who help advance kidney health worldwide. The commitment of these donors \u2013 organizations, societies, individual and family funds, corporations \u2013 helps enable the ISN to achieve its mission.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”colourblue mobileblocks” css=”.vc_custom_1680623059518{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;background-color: #384fa2 !important;}”]The ISN thanks its industry supporters for their commitment to advancing kidney health worldwide.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”29991″ img_size=”large”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”colourblue” css=”.vc_custom_1679581156524{padding-top: 40px !important;}”]2021-2022 SUPPORTERS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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    Programs<\/span>
    \n\u2022 Boehringer Ingelheim & Lilly
    \n(Emerging Leaders Program)
    \n\u2022 Janssen (Emerging Leaders Program)
    \n\u2022 BD (IN Training Centers)<\/p>\n

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    Academy<\/span>
    \n\u2022 Boehringer Ingelheim & Lilly
    \n\u2022 Fresenius Medical Care
    \n\u2022 Janssen<\/p>\n

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    Corporate members<\/span>
    \n\u2022 Boehringer Ingelheim & Lilly
    \n\u2022 Fresenius Medical Care
    \n\u2022 Janssen
    \n\u2022 Novartis<\/p>\n

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    Research<\/span>
    \n\u2022 GSK
    \n\u2022 TRANSFORM Event – AstraZeneca; Aurinia
    \nPharma; Daiichi Sankyo; Kyowa Kirin; Otsuka;
    \nTravere Therapeutics<\/p>\n

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    Special projects<\/span>
    \n\u2022 Astellas – Anemia curriculum on Academy;
    \nISN webinar
    \n\u2022 AstraZeneca – Multiple
    \n\u2022 Baxter – White paper from IHDR roundtable
    \n\u2022 Bayer – Education tools
    \n\u2022 Boehringer Ingelheim & Lilly – Education tools
    \n\u2022 Chiesi – Webinar series
    \n\u2022 CSL Vifor – Cardiorenal project
    \n\u2022 Novartis – Multiple
    \n\u2022 KDIGO also supported four webinars.<\/p>\n

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    World Kidney Day<\/span>
    \n\u2022 Astellas
    \n\u2022 Baxter
    \n\u2022 Bayer
    \n\u2022 Boehringer Ingelheim & Lilly
    \n\u2022 Calliditas Therapeutics
    \n\u2022 Chinook[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”colourblue” css=”.vc_custom_1679581346136{padding-top: 40px !important;}”]\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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    \u2022 Diaverum
    \n\u2022 Fresenius Kabi
    \n\u2022 Fresenius Medical Care
    \n\u2022 GSK
    \n\u2022 Janssen
    \n\u2022 Novartis
    \n\u2022 Sanofi
    \n\u2022 Travere
    \n\u2022 Vera Therapeutics
    \n\u2022 Vertex Pharma
    \n\u2022 Vifor<\/p>\n

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    Platinum supporters<\/span>
    \nof WCNs<\/span><\/p>\n

    2021<\/strong>
    \n\u2022 Travere
    \n\u2022 Janssen
    \n\u2022 Boehringer Ingelheim & Lilly
    \n\u2022 AstraZeneca<\/p>\n

    2022<\/strong>
    \n\u2022 AstraZeneca
    \n\u2022 Travere Therapeutics
    \n\u2022 Novartis<\/p>\n

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    Frontiers Bergamo<\/span>
    \n\u2022 Alexion AstraZeneca Rare Disease
    \n\u2022 Apellis
    \n\u2022 BioCryst
    \n\u2022 Novartis
    \n\u2022 Silence Therapeutics
    \n\u2022 Omeros
    \n\u2022 Sobi
    \n\u2022 Technogenetics
    \n\u2022 CSL Vifor<\/p>\n

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    Frontiers Delhi<\/span>
    \n\u2022 Larenon
    \n\u2022 Steadfast[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1679584437632{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1680624735270{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”borderonright”][vc_single_image image=”29997″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1680625519431{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}” el_class=”fullwidthimage”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1680623613449{background-color: #fbe7b6 !important;}” el_class=”mobileblocks mobileblocksm”][vc_column_text el_class=”smallerfont”]<\/p>\n

    LOOKING AHEAD:
    \nTRAILBLAZING WITH THE ISN<\/h2>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”colourbluev2″]As you reviewed the 2021-2022 ISN Biennial Report, I hope you got a glimpse of the\u00a0challenges, successes, and global impact of the ISN and its members and experienced the pride and appreciation I feel every day in being part of this ongoing endeavor to advance kidney health worldwide,\u00a0together<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Facing\u00a0ongoing\u00a0<\/strong>global pandemic and geopolitical crises in the last two years, the international kidney health community \u2013 and its needs and priorities \u2013\u00a0continue\u00a0to evolve rapidly.<\/p>\n

    To meet the needs of its\u00a0worldwide\u00a0members,\u00a0the ISN\u00a0has upgraded\u00a0the\u00a0ISN Academy<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0added\u00a0new\u00a0online\u00a0features, including a member directory and forums,\u00a0facilitating connection and interaction between ISN members, as well as providing outstanding online educational tools.<\/p>\n

    The ISN continues\u00a0to pave new paths with the WHO, the UN, and beyond as a pioneer in the kidney care community to increase awareness of the importance of the kidneys.<\/p>\n

    The ISN has and will\u00a0continue to learn, experiment, and innovate to ensure that we remain enduringly relevant to kidney health professionals and people with kidney diseases and\u00a0succeed in advancing kidney health worldwide.<\/p>\n

    I am constantly inspired by our younger generations of kidney care professionals who, time and again, have the creativity to become trailblazers<\/strong> in kidney care.<\/p>\n

    The current chair of the\u00a0Young Nephrologists Committee<\/a>\u00a0(YNC) is now in a prime position to raise awareness of the need to prioritize kidney health on the global NCD agenda as she serves a term on the\u00a0World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General\u2019s Youth Council<\/a>. This initiative harnesses the energy and ideas of younger people worldwide to promote and protect the future of healthcare.<\/p>\n

    Taking inspiration from the second ELP cohort\u2019s work on climate change, the ISN will lead an international group, with representatives from major regional and national societies, to develop climate-conscious and resilient kidney care efforts.<\/p>\n

    In addition, the ISN will work with the International Peritoneal Dialysis Society to set up an international home dialysis consortium to promote global access to and equity for home dialysis. A launch meeting is scheduled for\u00a0WCN’24<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    These new global and collaborative efforts, alongside ongoing ISN initiatives, testify to the countless ways we can contribute to advancing global kidney care when we work together.<\/p>\n

    I thank all ISN members and volunteer leaders for their tireless dedication in 2021-2022. I look forward with confidence to the ISN’s continued success.<\/p>\n

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    Charu Malik<\/strong><\/span>
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