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Reflecting on the past two years, I am incredibly proud that together, the ISN’s global community has worked to strengthen our focus on making kidney health a global priority, fostering inclusivity, and expanding ISN’s reach and impact.<\/p>\n
A key milestone was the April 2024 publication “Chronic Kidney Disease and the Global Public Health Agenda: An International Consensus” in Nature Reviews Nephrology<\/em>, underscoring the critical need to include kidney disease as a priority in the global public health agenda. This has fueled our advocacy efforts<\/a>, including the ISN’s global petition launched in September 2024, toward elevating kidney health matters. These achievements are deeply rooted in the strength of our global community.<\/p>\n Gathering in person at the 2023 and 2024 World Congresses of Nephrology (WCN) in Bangkok and Buenos Aires<\/a> respectively was a gratifying and joyful highlight. The energy and contributions of thousands of delegates from over 120 countries made each WCN a phenomenal success. Events like these exemplify our collaborative spirit, commitment to meeting members where they are, and dedication to capacity building, creating community, and bridging gaps in kidney care as we advance equitable and sustainable solutions globally.<\/p>\n Our network continues to grow through new and strengthened partnerships, such as with The Transplant Society, the International Paediatric Nephrology Association, the African Association of Nephrology, and the Francophone Society of Nephrology, Dialysis, and Transplantation. The ISN Affiliated Societies Meeting at WCN’24 brought together representatives from 28 societies to inspire progress, while our partnership with the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare on the GREEN-K initiative moves us toward environmentally sustainable kidney care<\/a>.<\/p>\n Through the ISN Young Nephrologists Committee<\/a>, we keep empowering the next generation of kidney care professionals globally, offering young and early-career members a platform to lead, innovate, and contribute fresh perspectives to address the evolving challenges in nephrology.<\/p>\n Building on this commitment to future leaders, the ISN Emerging Leaders<\/a> Program unites early-career nephrologists worldwide to tackle challenges like climate-conscious healthcare and equitable access to medicines, shaping the future of global nephrology.<\/p>\n ISN Grant Programs<\/a> remain a cornerstone of our impact, particularly in low-resource areas. Whether it’s providing Continuing Medical Education, training via Educational Ambassadors, or building capacity through the Sister Renal Centers and Sister Transplant Centers programs, we are expanding knowledge-sharing and creating sustainable impact across regions.<\/p>\n The ISN remains committed to supporting professional growth across its worldwide community. The thriving ISN Academy<\/a> offers a multitude of relevant and timely resources, courses, and virtual learning opportunities, available in different languages for expanded access. The ISN Journals<\/a> provide monthly cutting-edge research, in-depth case studies and comprehensive reviews facilitating the creation and consumption of knowledge for improved kidney care.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, the ISN-Global Kidney Health Atlas<\/a> continues to help advance data-driven kidney care, with recent publications in leading journals such as The Lancet Global Health<\/em>, Kidney International\u00ae<\/em>, and The BMJ<\/em>. The interactive map, launching at WCN’25, will offer even greater accessibility, empowering care providers and policymakers alike with critical insights.<\/p>\n Building on the ISN\u2019s 2020 International Consensus on Definitions of Clinical Trial Outcomes for Kidney Failure, the ISN hosted its first Consensus Meeting on Changing Paradigms of Studies in CKD in November 2024 in Vancouver. This gathering convened clinicians, clinical trialists, patient partners, regulators, and industry scientists to advance clinical trials and research by redefining endpoints and incorporating patient-reported outcomes.<\/p>\n It has been a true honor to serve as your ISN President, and I am deeply grateful for the passion and dedication each of you brings. Many thanks to all ISN members, volunteers, and leaders for your tireless contributions. Together, we are creating a tangible impact on kidney health worldwide. Let’s carry this momentum, transforming the future for patients everywhere, because #KidneyHealthMatters.<\/p>\n Masaomi Nangaku 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>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”LEARN MORE” shape=”rounded” color=”blue” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theisn.org%2Fabout-isn%2Fmission-vision-values%2F|title:Vision%2C%20Mission%2C%20Values|target:%20_blank|”][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”2\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1733315352654{border-left-width: 0px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/theisn-our-mission-collage1.jpg?id=43417) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;border-left-color: #ffffff !important;border-left-style: solid !important;}”][vc_single_image 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0px !important;background-color: #f6947d !important;}” el_class=”mobileblocks”][vc_column_text el_class=”colourblue”]<\/p>\n We’re constantly inspired by the contributions and commitment of the ISN’s community of thousands of kidney health professionals. They are the reason we’re able to advance kidney health worldwide for 60 years and counting.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”44368″ 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|target:%20_blank|”][vc_column_text el_class=”colourblue” css=”.vc_custom_1734522742062{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Figures as of December 2024<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/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=”43423,43422,43421″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_no” autoplay=”yes” hide_pagination_control=”yes” wrap=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1733928781805{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 [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1733250846551{padding-top: 20px !important;}”]ISN membership continues to be global and diverse. Over the past two years, there’s been an increase in members from Africa, Latin America, and South Asia.[\/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 [\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”43817″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1679054469479{padding-left: 60px !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”43818″ img_size=”full”][\/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 [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1734521801782{padding-top: 20px !important;}”]ISN’s membership options are geared toward equity for all, with fees adjusted to different economies around the world and free membership for those from low-income economies. In addition to individual memberships, the ISN offers tailored options for collective-member societies, trainees, and students, making it easy for everyone\u2014whether an early-career professional, a seasoned expert, or an entire organization\u2014to connect, learn, and contribute to advancing kidney health globally.[\/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 [\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”43894″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1679054469479{padding-left: 60px !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”43895″ img_size=”full”][\/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 [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1679053538784{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1679057507456{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”3\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1733319537827{padding-top: 45px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;background-color: #68c6b9 !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1733243624557{padding-top: 0px !important;}” el_class=”colourblue”]\u201cThanks to the ISN network and its programs, we were able to revive our transplant program after the loss of a key surgeon halted surgeries for months. By leveraging connections formed through ISN initiatives, we secured expert mentorship and facilitated training for local surgeons, ensuring the program’s sustainability. This collaborative effort has led to significant progress, with four centers now performing complex transplants and over 35 successful patient outcomes.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1733319305556{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Khalida-Soki_Photo-thesin.jpg?id=43430) !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_1733319525256{padding-top: 45px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;background-color: #68c6b9 !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1733243669102{padding-top: 0px !important;}” el_class=”colourblue”]\u201cMy experience with the ISN’s grant programs made me realize that I can combine my two passions: education and nephrology. Witnessing the needs of programs in other countries and being able to provide support was incredibly rewarding. I was previously unaware of such initiatives, and this experience has been truly impactful. I hope to continue this important work in the future.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1733319336585{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Laura-Castellanos_Photo2-thesin.jpg?id=43431) !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_1733319505947{padding-top: 45px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 45px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;background-color: #68c6b9 !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1733243747500{padding-top: 0px !important;}” el_class=”colourblue”]\u201cI’m thrilled to be part of the 2024 cohort of the ISN Emerging Leaders Program. Through the program, I’ve become friends with incredible and inspiring nephrologists from around the world, and we are working together to contribute to better global outcomes in kidney health. The opportunities for collaboration and learning provided by the program have really broadened my horizons as a globally-minded nephrologist.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1733319369839{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Daniel-OHara_Photo-thesin.jpg?id=43428) !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 [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1733243782634{padding-top: 0px !important;}” el_class=”colourblue”]”ISN’s support has been instrumental in the growth of the Kidney Foundation Bangladesh, one of the largest centers in the country. Through programs like the Sister Renal Center initiative, we have enhanced our research, clinical nephrology, and teaching capabilities, attracting partnerships with international universities and experts. The ISN’s resources have facilitated poster presentations, publications, and collaborative education, fostering a vibrant learning environment. With this support, we have doubled our bed capacity and created opportunities that every trainee aspires to experience.”[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1733319439727{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Tasnuva-Kashem_Photo-thesin.jpg?id=43427) !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 [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1733243823039{padding-top: 0px !important;}” el_class=”colourblue”]”The ISN Educational Ambassadors Program has been a game changer, unlocking talent and potential with just a bit of investment in areas that really need it. The program doesn’t just provide training \u2014 it brings like-minded, passionate professionals together who are committed to improving healthcare. Meeting local healthcare workers and hearing their stories, the frustrations they’ve faced, and seeing how this program offered them a path forward was the most rewarding part. It’s about sustainable change and leaving a meaningful legacy.”[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1733319460117{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Saeed-Ahmed_Photo-thesin.jpg?id=43425) !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 [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1734000142297{padding-top: 0px !important;}” el_class=”colourblue”]”The ISN Emerging Leaders Program has inspired me to think about how to improve kidney health globally. One of the many ways to help advance kidney care worldwide is to make it more sustainable. It was a shock when I realized how my day-to-day activities were damaging the planet and contributing to an increased burden of kidney diseases due to climate change. I created a short animation to demonstrate the small changes I can make daily, at home and at work, which will go some way toward reducing my carbon footprint. With these small efforts, I hope to leave a greener planet for future generations.<\/span><\/span>“[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1734000321873{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Divya-Bajpai_Image.jpg?id=43872) !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=”BECOME AN ISN MEMBER” color=”primary” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theisn.org%2Fjoin-the-isn%2Fbecome-a-member%2F|title:Become%20a%20Member|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 [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1679057507456{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”3\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1733319842367{padding-top: 45px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;background-color: #f47c66 !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1733243922408{padding-top: 0px !important;}” el_class=”colourblue”]”Both my transplants took place under the supervision of Doctor Sanjeev Gulati. The fact that I call my doctor ‘uncle’ says a lot. It is not only the trust and faith that I have in him, it is also the warmth that he has offered me through the entire process. His confidence has given me that strength to sail through the journey all over again. 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This collaborative effort, which brought together medical experts and patients, has the potential to significantly improve the understanding of complex clinical trials for individuals who may not have a strong medical background. I found the process of working alongside a knowledgeable physician to create patient-friendly overviews incredibly fulfilling, and I gained a deeper understanding of the research being conducted. 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In the 2023 and 2024 editions alone, 63 stories were submitted by ISN members from 25 countries, raising awareness and sparking conversations on kidney health. Since the launch of the competition, a total of 170 films from 40 countries have been submitted.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/XzBzzg8bZLg”][vc_raw_html]JTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJjb29raWVjb25zZW50LW9wdG91dC1tYXJrZXRpbmclMjIlM0UlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBQbGVhc2UlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlM0NhJTIwaHJlZiUzRCUyMmphdmFzY3JpcHQlM0FDb29raWVib3QucmVuZXclMjglMjklMjIlM0VhY2NlcHQlMjBtYXJrZXRpbmctY29va2llcyUzQyUyRmElM0UlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjB0byUyMHdhdGNoJTIwdGhpcyUyMHZpZGVvLiUwQSUzQyUyRmRpdiUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1734000853477{padding-top: 0px !important;}”]\u201c2024 ISN FILM COMMUNITY BEST FILM\u201d<\/strong><\/span> Local Strengths for Local Weaknesses: A Lifeline to Wellassa<\/span><\/p>\n Submitted by:<\/strong> An Act of Love, the First Kidney Transplant With a Living Donor in the History of Medicine in Nari\u00f1o<\/span><\/p>\n Submitted by:<\/strong> Hope Sustains Life Through the Lens of a CKD Woman<\/span><\/p>\n Submitted by:<\/strong> Overcoming the Remoteness With Love for a Kidney Transplantation<\/span><\/p>\n Submitted by:<\/strong> In a 2024 Impact Assessment Survey conducted amongst ISN grant beneficiaries from the last 15 years, 97% of respondents rated ISN Programs as effective to very effective.<\/p>\n In 2023-2024, ISN Grant Programs supported:[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text el_class=”colourblue”]<\/p>\n 38<\/strong><\/p>\n Continuous Medical Education-supported meetings where ISN representatives provided training and connected with nephrology workforces across 24 countries worldwide<\/strong><\/p>\n 13<\/strong><\/p>\n Educational Ambassadors who delivered hands-on 8<\/strong><\/p>\n Clinical Research Projects across 6 countries<\/strong><\/p>\n 33<\/strong><\/p>\n doctors from 17 countries who trained at 9 Interventional Nephrology 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With mentorship from Singapore General Hospital, the SPMC now performs over 25 kidney biopsies monthly, trains nephrology fellows who serve underserved areas, and is preparing to open the first Interventional Nephrology Center in Mindanao.<\/p>\n Dr. Franklin Guillano from SPMC reflects, “The program has laid a foundation for enhanced patient care and professional development in Mindanao, leaving a lasting legacy of improved nephrology services.”<\/p>\n Building on these successes, the SPMC in the Philippines is now working with Davao Regional Medical Center to expand access to hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and other specialized kidney services, ensuring greater kidney care coverage across the region.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”READ THE FULL STORY” color=”primary” align=”left” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theisn.org%2Fblog%2F2024%2F04%2F23%2Fa-lasting-legacy-of-improved-nephrology-services-in-the-southern-philippines-an-isn-apsn-sister-renal-centers-pair-graduates-the-program%2F|title:Read%20the%20full%20story|target:%20_blank|” css=”.vc_custom_1733247080285{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text el_class=”colourblue” css=”.vc_custom_1733247114911{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]From London to Cameroon: the impact of interventional nephrology training<\/strong><\/p>\n Dr. Ronald Gobina’s month-long ISN Interventional Nephrology Scholarship at St. Helier Hospital in London empowered him to bring new skills back to the Regional Hospital in Buea, Cameroon. Since his training, he has introduced ultrasound-guided CVC placements as a daily practice and they initiated acute peritoneal dialysis for children at his hospital.<\/p>\n Reflecting on his journey, Dr. Gobina shares, “I am so grateful for the opportunity the ISN granted me. It was a major turning point in my professional life.”<\/p>\n Inspired by these achievements, Dr. Gobina and his hospital administration are now exploring an ISN Sister Renal Centers partnership with St. Helier Hospital, with a dream to establish a comprehensive interventional nephrology center to serve Cameroon and the African sub-region.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”READ THE FULL STORY” color=”primary” align=”left” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theisn.org%2Fblog%2F2023%2F10%2F02%2Fisn-international-nephrology-training-program-yields-breakthroughs-in-kidney-care-for-cameroon%2F|title:Read%20the%20full%20story|target:%20_blank|”][\/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=”43452″ img_size=”full” el_class=”fullwidthimage borderonleft” css=”.vc_custom_1733320944932{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_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_1733927763194{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” el_id=”research”][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1734018966578{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/the-isn-impact-research-1.jpg?id=43456) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”borderonright”][vc_single_image image=”30061″ img_size=”full” el_class=”fullwidthimage” css=”.vc_custom_1734018853405{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 [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text el_class=”colourblue”]The ISN remains committed to advancing research and improving kidney care globally, A key strength of the ISN’s research activities lies in its ability to provide a global platform for efforts that promote kidney health, exemplified by initiatives such as the iNET-CKD network, ISN-ACT, ISN-GKHA, ISN i3C and SharE-RR.<\/p>\n The ISN-Global Kidney Health Atlas (ISN-GKHA)<\/a> provided the latest data from its extensive assessment of kidney care capacity across various regions, helping inform policy decisions and driving healthcare improvements worldwide. The latest report, published in 2023, culminated in a major manuscript in The Lancet Global Health<\/em><\/a> and led to a total of 32 publications<\/a> in other high-impact journals in 2024.<\/p>\n Through the <\/span><\/span>SharE-RR (Sharing Expertise to Support the set-up of Renal Registries)<\/span><\/span><\/a>, the ISN is helping establish and develop renal registries in emerging countries such as Rwanda and Jamaica. This initiative includes a toolkit to establish renal registries, international knowledge exchange sessions, and support for regional initiatives with the hope of improving data-driven kidney care.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The ISN-ACT (Advancing Clinical Trials)<\/a> strengthened clinical trial capacity by expanding the Global Trials Focus list, which summarizes key trials in kidney care. Now accompanied by a comprehensive “Guide for Everyone,”<\/a> developed in collaboration with people living with kidney disease, it makes critical research insights accessible to a broader audience. Recent case studies, such as the FLOW Study on semaglutide for kidney disease progression and a trial on aldosterone synthase inhibition for CKD, illustrate how the ISN is simplifying complex trials and empowering clinicians and patients to meaningfully engage with groundbreaking research.<\/p>\n The i3C (International Consortium CKDu Collaborators)<\/a> supported research and collaboration to improve CKDu treatment and outcomes with 16 ongoing studies. Key sessions, including presentations at WCN and at “work in progress” meetings, focused on exchanges about ongoing CKDu studies and on the global CKDu research priorities. A position statement, Kidney Biopsies Among Persons Living in Hotspots Of CKDu<\/em><\/a>, published in Kidney International<\/em>\u00ae<\/em> (March 2024), emphasized the importance of advancing research in affected areas. To date, the ISN Observatory of CKDu<\/a> has tracked 91 studies from nine ISN regions, serving as a valuable resource for global collaboration and knowledge exchange.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, the iNET-CKD (International Network of Chronic Kidney Disease Cohorts)<\/a> 2024 visual summary<\/a> provided valuable insights from over 83,000 patients across 27 cohorts. It focused on critical areas such as CKD progression, treatment strategies, and patient demographics, offering a comprehensive overview to inform research and clinical practice.<\/p>\n To wrap up 2024, the ISN Research Working Group held the Consensus Meeting on Changing Paradigms of Studies in CKD<\/a> in Vancouver, Canada. This meeting brought together patients, clinical and academic researchers, regulators, and industry partners to explore the tensions between precision medicine, clinical trials, and essential patient outcomes.[\/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 css=”.vc_custom_1734087585356{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”43919″ img_size=”full”][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_1733927344275{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” el_id=”advocacy”][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 [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text el_class=”colourblue”]Through strategic partnerships, policy engagement, and global campaigns, the ISN persists in advancing kidney health advocacy at the global level.<\/p>\n The ISN continued its collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) through a new three-year plan<\/a> starting in 2024, reaffirming its Non-State Actor status and supporting the development of a WHO Framework for Kidney Health. To further global advocacy, the ISN organized a high-impact side event<\/a> at the 2024 World Health Assembly, presenting critical kidney health priorities<\/a> to international leaders.<\/p>\n To bridge gaps and drive equitable access to kidney care, in July 2024, the ISN signed a memorandum of understanding with the Global Patient Alliance for Kidney Health<\/a>. This partnership will foster patient-centered approaches and collaborative advocacy, strengthening policies that address critical gaps in kidney health.<\/p>\n In an effort to raise awareness of kidney disease’s human and economic impact, the ISN worked with the American Society of Nephrology and the European Renal Association on a landmark international consensus statement<\/a> that was published in Nature Reviews Nephrology<\/em>. Drawing on data from the ISN Global Kidney Health Atlas<\/a>, the statement provides actionable recommendations for policymakers at all levels and has garnered widespread support from kidney communities worldwide.<\/p>\n As part of a commitment to address shared risks and comorbidities, and embed kidney health within the broader noncommunicable disease (NCD) agenda, the ISN collaborated with the International Diabetes Federation, releasing a joint paper on kidney disease and diabetes<\/a> in July 2023, followed by a podcast and webinar. Partnering with the World Heart Federation, the ISN co-authored a white paper, anticipated by late 2024, on the links between cardiovascular and kidney health, supporting an integrated approach to circulatory health.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”mobileblocks”][vc_column_text el_class=”donotshowmobile”]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”colourblue minusmargin”]At the Professor Donal O’Donoghue Global Kidney Policy Forum<\/a>, hosted at WCN’23 in Bangkok and WCN’24 in Buenos Aires, regional stakeholders and decision-makers were brought together to tackle kidney disease in high-burden areas, reinforcing the ISN’s commitment to addressing regional challenges with tailored strategies.<\/p>\n As part of an EU-funded project, the ISN contributed to the “PreventCKD” initiative<\/a>, with a key roundtable planned at the European Parliament in January 2025. Although the ISN’s focus is on global policy, this project amplifies kidney health advocacy within the EU, urging prioritization of kidney disease as a policy issue at all levels.<\/p>\n In anticipation of the UN’s 2025 High-Level Meeting on NCDs, the ISN launched a global petition<\/a> in September 2024 to elevate kidney health within the broader NCD agenda. This petition is part of the ISN’s broader commitment to urge global leaders to prioritize kidney health, a focus highlighted in the ISN’s targeted activities at the United Nations General Assembly<\/a> in September 2024.<\/p>\n The ISN’s global campaigns continue to make a mark. World Kidney Day (WKD)<\/a> steadily builds awareness beyond the health sector, reaching over 2.1 billion people on social media in over 10 languages, supporting over 1,800 promotional events in over 90 countries and leading to news coverage with an estimated audience of 216 million people. Since its launch in 2021, the “Are Your Kidneys Healthy?\u201d quiz<\/a>, is now available in 27 languages and has garnered over 182,000 completions across 188 countries. Looking forward to WKD 2025, the theme \u201cAre Your Kidneys OK: Detect early, protect kidney health\u201d promotes awareness of early detection and risk factors, underscoring the ISN\u2019s commitment to preventive care.<\/p>\n The ISN will continue to reinforce its dedication to making sure that kidney health matters and becomes a global priority.[\/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][vc_column el_class=”mobileblocksm”][vc_images_carousel images=”43458,43459,43460,43461,43462,43463,43464″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_no” autoplay=”yes” hide_pagination_control=”yes” wrap=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1733322081215{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_1733927678773{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” el_id=”journals”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1734523221673{padding-bottom: 0px !important;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 [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text el_class=”colourblue”]Through its flagship publications, Kidney International<\/em>\u00ae (KI)<\/a>, Kidney International Reports<\/em>\u00ae (KIR)<\/a>, and Kidney International Supplements<\/em> (KIS)<\/a>, along with ISN eDigest<\/a> and Trending Topics<\/em><\/a>, the ISN brought its members the latest news in research, highlights from current literature, comprehensive reviews, and in-depth case studies.<\/p>\n In 2023-24:<\/strong><\/p>\n 6,109<\/span><\/strong> submissions were collectively received from 83 countries<\/p>\n 2,021<\/span><\/strong> articles were reviewed<\/p>\n 469<\/span><\/strong> articles were submitted for publication<\/p>\n 16,595,562<\/span><\/strong> downloads were made of full-text articles from ISN Journals from 119 countries[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”colourblue”]Kidney International\u00ae<\/sup><\/em><\/strong><\/span> [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text el_class=”colourblue”]Throughout 2023 and 2024, the ISN continued to strengthen relationships within the global kidney care community via various networking opportunities.<\/p>\n It was wonderful to welcome delegates to the 2023 World Congress of Nephrology (WCN) in Bangkok, Thailand<\/a>. Hosted alongside the Nephrology Society of Thailand (NST) and the Asian Pacific Society of Nephrology (APSN), WCN\u201923 had over 3,200 delegates from 132 countries. Then we came together again at WCN\u201924 in Buenos Aires, Argentina<\/a>, hosted alongside the Argentinian Society of Nephrology (SAN) and the Latin American Society of Nephrology and Hypertension (SLANH). WCN\u201924 had over 4,500 delegates from 121 countries. Through these scientific exchanges and gatherings, we are advancing kidney health worldwide together.<\/p>\n The ISN hosted the Scientific Writing Course for the first time in Africa and the Eastern and Central Europe region in February 2024. There were 15 participants who joined the session in Cairo<\/a>, delivered in partnership with the Egyptian Society of Nephrology and Transplantation (ESNT), and 15 participants who joined the session in Istanbul<\/a>, cohosted with the Balkan Cities Association of Nephrology, Dialysis, Transplantation and Artificial Organs and the Turkish Society of Nephrology.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>ISN President, 2023-2025[\/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 css=”.vc_custom_1680617278248{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=”43866″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1733998643351{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” css_animation=”none” wrap_container=”yes” no_padding=”yes” animation_delay=”300″ css=”.vc_custom_1680617488217{margin-top: 15px !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_1733313501963{background-color: #88d0c5 !important;}” el_class=”mobileblocks”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\nOUR MISSION<\/h2>\n
WE DO THIS FOR ALL OUR
\nSTAKEHOLDERS BY<\/h2>\nGuided by our strategic PLAN<\/h2>\n
OUR COMMUNITY<\/h2>\n
A DIVERSE COMMUNITY<\/h2>\n
ISN MEMBER ORIGINS 2023<\/span><\/h2>\n
ISN MEMBER ORIGINS 2024<\/span><\/h2>\n
MEMBERSHIP MORE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL<\/h2>\n
INCOME CATEGORY 2023<\/span><\/h2>\n
INCOME CATEGORY 2024<\/span><\/h2>\n
COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS<\/h2>\n
Perspectives from our members<\/h2>\n
Khalida Soki, Kenya<\/h2>\n
Laura Castellanos, USA<\/h2>\n
Daniel Vincent O’Hara, Australia<\/h2>\n
Tasnuva Kashem, Bangladesh<\/h2>\n
Saeed Ahmed, UK<\/h2>\n
Divya Bajpai, India<\/h2>\n
Reflections from lived experiences<\/h2>\n
Avantika Awasthi, India<\/h2>\n
Duane Sunwold, USA<\/h2>\n
SHARING STORIES OF KIDNEY HEALTH: THE ISN COMMUNITY FILM EVENT<\/h2>\n
\nWINNER<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
\nUdana Ratnapala, CKD Prevention Task Force, Monagarala, Sri Lanka<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/3s0dZZDmJCA”][vc_raw_html]JTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJjb29raWVjb25zZW50LW9wdG91dC1tYXJrZXRpbmclMjIlM0UlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBQbGVhc2UlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlM0NhJTIwaHJlZiUzRCUyMmphdmFzY3JpcHQlM0FDb29raWVib3QucmVuZXclMjglMjklMjIlM0VhY2NlcHQlMjBtYXJrZXRpbmctY29va2llcyUzQyUyRmElM0UlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjB0byUyMHdhdGNoJTIwdGhpcyUyMHZpZGVvLiUwQSUzQyUyRmRpdiUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1734000868698{padding-top: 0px !important;}”]\u201c2024 WKD BEST FILM\u201d<\/strong><\/span>
\nWINNER<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
\nAndrea Caicedo, Fundacion Hospital San Pedro, Pasto, Colombia
\n<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XMSMj4pljW4″][vc_raw_html]JTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJjb29raWVjb25zZW50LW9wdG91dC1tYXJrZXRpbmclMjIlM0UlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBQbGVhc2UlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlM0NhJTIwaHJlZiUzRCUyMmphdmFzY3JpcHQlM0FDb29raWVib3QucmVuZXclMjglMjklMjIlM0VhY2NlcHQlMjBtYXJrZXRpbmctY29va2llcyUzQyUyRmElM0UlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjB0byUyMHdhdGNoJTIwdGhpcyUyMHZpZGVvLiUwQSUzQyUyRmRpdiUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1734000881338{padding-top: 0px !important;}”]\u201c2023 ISN FILM COMMUNITY BEST FILM\u201d<\/strong><\/span>
\nWINNER<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
\nS. Shanmugham, G. Krishnan, C. Thirumavalavan, R. Sethuraman, Nephrology Department, KG Hospital, Coimbatore, India
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\nWINNER<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
\nJ. Restrepo, J.M. Forero Delgadillo, V.A. Ochoa Jim\u00e9nez, M.D.P. Duque Guevara, Department of Pediatrics, Fundacion Valle Del Lili, Cali, Colombia; A. Montenegro, M.I. S\u00e1nchez V\u00e9lez, Department of Communications, Fundacion Valle Del Lili, Cali, Colombia
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\nISN GRANT PROGRAMS<\/h2>\n
\ntraining in 12 countries<\/strong><\/p>\nTOTAL INVESTMENT
\n$2 million in low- and middle-income countries (2023-2024) for a future with equitable access to sustainable kidney health for all. <\/span><\/h2>\nAchieving our mission in 2023 and 2024 would not be possible without the support of<\/span><\/h2>\n
OUR IMPACT:
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ADVANCING SCIENCE:
\nISN JOURNALS<\/span><\/h2>\n
\nImpact Factor:<\/strong><\/span>
\n14.8<\/strong><\/span>
\nEditor-in-Chief: Pierre Ronco, MD, PhD
\nDeputy Editor: Brad Rovin, MD
\nEditorial Board<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”colourblue”]Kidney International Reports\u00ae<\/sup><\/em><\/strong><\/span>
\nImpact Factor:<\/strong><\/span>
\n5.7<\/strong><\/span>
\nEditor-in-Chief: Jai Radhakrishnan, MD
\nDeputy Editor: Sumit Mohan, MD
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\nImpact Factor:<\/strong><\/span>
\n19.3<\/strong><\/span>
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