Leadership
Wednesday, 04 March 2015 16:02
ISN President-Elect Adeera Levin to receive Aubrey J. Tingle Prize
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ISN is delighted to announce that ISN President Elect Adeera Levin has been selected by the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR) as the recipient of this years Aubrey J. Tingle Prize. The prize will be presented in partnership with LifeSciences BC at their annual awards banquet on Thursday April 16, 2015.
ISN announces with regret the death of Gabriel Richet. One of the early giants of French and international nephrology, he was a founding member of ISN. Among his many roles in ISN leadership, he was co-General Secretary of ISNs first Congress in Geneva and Evian in 1960, and ISN President from 1981-84.
ISN announces with regret the death of Claus Brun. He was ISNs second President (1963-1966).
ISN is saddened to announce that past ISN councilor David Kerr passed away in April. To read a full obituary published on The Renal Association website CLICK HERE.
Monday, 07 July 2014 07:21
ISN position statement on Chronic Kidney Disease of uncertain cause
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Epidemics of Chronic Kidney Disease of uncertain aetiology is a worldwide concern. ISN supports scientific and educational efforts to improve outcomes.
The nephrology community worldwide mourns the loss of Dr. Karl D. Nolph, who passed away at home on the morning of June 16, 2014. Dr. Nolph was a giant among all of us, helping revolutionize the worldwide approach to patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). He is synonymous with the modality of peritoneal dialysis and its development, which is perhaps his most recognized contribution to nephrology and medicine.
Wednesday, 18 June 2014 15:22
2014 Kidney Foundation of Canada Medal for Research Excellence goes to ISN President Elect
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ISN would like to congratulate ISN President Elect Adeera Levin for receiving the 2014 Kidney Foundation of Canada Medal for Research Excellence. CLICK HERE to read the full press release.
Monday, 16 June 2014 14:55
ISN meets its patron HRH Prince Daniel of Sweden
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Last week, ISN President Giuseppe Remuzzi, Peter Stenvinkel and ISN Executive Director Luca Segantini met His Royal Highness Prince Daniel of Sweden, CLICK HERE.
The ISN Executive Committee is pleased to announce that Stuart Shankland, Belding H. Scribner, Endowed Chair of Medicine, Professor of Medicine and Head, Division of Nephrology at University of Washington, Seattle, USA, will assume the position of Treasurer of the ISN.
Tuesday, 13 May 2014 11:28
ISN announces the passing of its 1st Pioneer from South Asia
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Professor Vidya N Acharya has died at the age of 75 years after a short illness.