Organizers

ABOUT ISN

Since its foundation in 1960, the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) has pursued the worldwide advancement of education, science and patient care in nephrology (the medical sub-specialty dealing with the Kidneys).

The Society represents a wide international network and provides an efficient platform for timely scientific exchange, debate and dissemination between healthcare professionals around the world. It is also dedicated to addressing the disparity between the developing and developed worlds in the research, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of kidney disease.

The ISN has over 10,000 professional members from more than 126 countries. In addition, ISN closely collaborates with over 70 national and regional nephrology societies around the world, representing about 20,000 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 nephrology.

ISN also strives to advance nephrology worldwide through the help of its Membership, Publications, Meetings, ISN Global Outreach Programs, as well as concerted efforts such as World Kidney Day.

ABOUT INTEREL

Interel is a fully integrated, international consultancy specialising in strategic communications, public affairs and association management.

Interel’s association management division provides full-service management, project services, EU representation and consulting services to trade associations, professional societies and other not-for-profit entities in Europe and worldwide. Interel’s mission is to support the launch, growth, and development of associations and communities as well as increasing their visibility by providing them with professional distinctive value-added services ranging from day-to-day operations support to strategic development and high-level representation. Our model of representation, strategic consulting and operational support allows organisations to establish a genuine presence in Europe and beyond, better serving their members, developing relationships with key players, and engaging in dialogue with relevant authorities and regulators.

ISN events

World Congress of Nephrology (WCN)

ISN organizes WCN, the leading educational event in international nephrology, every two years in different regions of the world. WCN is targeted at the worldwide nephrology community, including physicians, academicians, and clinical researchers, as well as other healthcare professionals involved in multidisciplinary nephrology care. With attendance in the thousands, each WCN aims to advance the education of physicians and other professionals, support the development of clinical research, and facilitate the delivery of high-quality healthcare.

 

Nexus Symposia

The Nexus Symposia are designed to bridge the gap between basic research and clinical practice. These meetings bring researchers and practitioners together to advance science and treatment around highly targeted and specific themes.

Upcoming ISN Nexus Symposium will take place in Bergamo, Italy from April 3 - 6, 2014. The topic will be on the New Era of Drug Discovery and Clinical Trials in Kidney Disease.

• www.isnnexus.org/2014  

 

Forefronts Symposia

Recent scientific breakthroughs have led to science becoming increasingly more interdisciplinary. The ISN Forefronts Symposia provide a forum for much-needed scientific exchange, to help make nephrologists aware of the latest basic findings both inside and outside of nephrology.