International Society of Nephrology

The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) is a philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing worldwide kidney health. We bridge the gaps of available care through advocacy and collaborations with our global partners. We build capacity with healthcare professionals via granting programs, education and research. By connecting communities, we develop a stronger understanding of how to manage kidney diseases and engage in a collaborative effort to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

International Society of Nephrology
Founded1960
TypeMedical
FocusNephrology, kidney disease, global health, education
Location
Area served
Worldwide
Members
9,000
Website

With over 10,000 professional members from over 150 countries, the ISN represents a wide international network and an efficient platform for timely scientific exchange, debate and communication between healthcare professionals involved in preventing and treating kidney disease. By collaborating with more than 100 national and regional societies, we reach out to an additional 30,000 health professionals globally.

Our overarching purpose is to tackle the global burden of acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), improving patient care through an interconnected advocacy, education and research strategy.

Introduction

The ISN has over 9,000 professional members from more than 156 countries. In addition, the ISN closely collaborates with over 100 national and regional nephrology societies around the world, representing about 40,000 professionals.

The ISN continues to develop and consolidate several programs, initiatives and partnerships that will help to further deliver on its two overarching goals: reducing the incidence and impact of kidney disease worldwide, and making the ISN the leading international organization for all issues related to the science and practice of global nephrology.

In 1992 the society formed a task force to provide emergency dialysis services in areas struck by disasters (usually earthquakes), where numerous victims may develop acute kidney injury due to crush syndrome.[1] Supported by Médecins Sans Frontières, industry sponsors and professional associations, the Renal Disaster Relief Task Force sends renal nurses, technicians and doctors to the affected area. Since its establishment, it has assisted in a number of major earthquakes in several countries.[2]

Publications

The society publishes three medical journals: Kidney International, Kidney International Supplements, and Kidney International Reports. [3]

Current Leadership

The current leadership of the ISN includes Vivekanand Jha (president), Agnes Foto (vice president), David Harris (past president), Charu Malik (executive director) [4]

References
  1. Solez K, Bihari D, Collins AJ, Eknoyan G, Eliahou H, Fedorov VD, Kjellstrand C, Lameire N, et al. (1993). "International dialysis aid in earthquakes and other disasters" (PDF). Kidney International. 44: 479–483. doi:10.1038/ki.1993.271. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
  2. Lameire N, Mehta R, Vanholder R, Sever M (2003). "The organization and interventions of the ISN Renal Disaster Relief Task Force". Adv Ren Replace Ther. 10 (2): 93–9. doi:10.1053/jarr.2003.50012. PMID 12879369.
  3. "KI Journals".
  4. "ISN Leadership".
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