Call for applications
Request for applications for ISN-COMGAN-RPS Renal Pathology Centers of Excellence support grants
The ISN-COMGAN Renal Pathology Committee is looking to support Centers of Excellence in Renal Pathology in developing or underserved countries and opens a session for project applications. Two awards of 10,000 USD each will be given, made available with generous support from ISN-COMGAN and the Renal Pathology Society. The deadline for receipt of the application documents is 1st August 2009. Funding will start on 1st October 2009.
For more detailed information about the application process, please download the
Request for Applications
(pdf, 61.2 KB)
General Information
The committee has the goal of participating in and facilitating CME activities where renal pathology elements are sought. In addition, they may organize renal pathology courses or master classes, and implement those depending upon available financial support. They continue their efforts to ensure that renal pathology is practiced and supported in renal sister centers, as well as searching for support of the Centers of Excellence in Renal Pathology. Lastly,The committee has the goal of participating in and facilitating CME activities where renal pathology elements are sought. In addition, they may organize renal pathology courses or master classes, and implement those depending upon available financial support. They continue their efforts to ensure that renal pathology is practiced and supported in renal sister centers, as well as searching for support of the Centers of Excellence in Renal Pathology. Lastly, they also aim to encourage renal pathology applicants for the ISN Fellowship program.
Activities
Two grants have been awarded to the below hospitals in order to develop true centers of pathological excellence. The projects are undertaken in accordance with pathologists and nephrologists. The most recent progress reports can be viewed here below.
Renal Pathology Center Chile: Hospital Valdivia, Renal Pathology Lab.: D. Carpio (pathologist) and S. Mezzano (nephrologist)
Renal Pathology Center Brazil: North Brazilian Centre of Pathology: F. Filho (pathologist) and S. Melo (nephrologist)
The committee aims to continue following up on the success of the Centers of Excellence in Renal Pathology, and develop a plan for a proposal for adding Guatemala as such a center. In addition, the committee will develop plans for training opportunities and furthering of excellence in renal pathology in Russia and in China.
Chile-Renal Pathology Center Progress Report
(pdf, 19.3 KB)
Brazil Renal Pathology Center Progress Report
(pdf, 8.7 KB)
Committee Membership (January 2008 - January 2011):
Chair: Agnes Fogo (USA) [email protected]
Charles Alpers (USA)
Arthur Cohen (USA)
Terry Cook (United Kingdom)
Vivette D’Agati (USA)
Carmen D’avila (Mexico)
Peter Furness (United Kingdom)
John Jennette (USA)
Michael Kashgarian (USA)
Helmut Rennke (USA)
Jan Weening (Netherlands)
