Kidney International

About Kidney International

Kidney International (KI) is the official journal of the International Society of Nephrology. Under the editorial leadership of Dr. Detlef O. Schlondorff (USA), KI is one of the most cited journals in nephrology and widely regarded as the world’s premier journal on the development and consequences of kidney disease.

KI is peer-reviewed and publishes original research in both basic science and clinical medicine covering renal physiology, biochemistry, pathology, immunology, morphology and more. It aims to inform the renal researcher and the practicing nephrologist on all aspects of renal research. These include the latest clinical studies on emerging developments in renal medicine and the highest level of original research studies in clinical and basic renal research.

The journal reflects the field through critical reviews, commentaries, original articles, remarkable images, news features, guidelines, and problem-focused articles for the diagnosis and treatment of renal patients. Kidney International is published twice a month and devotes itself to renal research. It aims to inform the renal researcher and the practicing nephrologist on all aspects of renal research.

Language Editions

Chinese Edition of Kidney International

The Chinese edition of Kidney International (KI) is published quarterly, each edition featuring articles selected and translated by the Chinese version editorial team from recent issues of KI. Publication is supported by an educational grant from Fresenius Medical Care (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.

Editorial Team:
Editor Kidney International: Detlef O. Schlondorff
Editor Chinese Edition: Hai Yan Wang, Peking University School of Medicine

Editorial Board:
Xiangmei Chen, Chinese General Hospital of PLA
Xun Zhang, Nanfang Medical University
Ming-hui Zhao, Peking University Institute of Nephrology
Professor Chuanming Hao from University Huashan Hospital

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Japanese Edition of Kidney International

The Japanese edition of Kidney International (KI) is published quarterly, each edition featuring articles selected by the editorial team from recent issues of KI. 6,000 copies of the quarterly translated digest are distributed to nephrologists via drug reps.

Launched in 2003, the Japanese edition brings the best of recent advances in the field to our Japanese audience.

Editor Japanese edition: Sei Sasaki, Tokyo

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Kidney International Editor’s Pick

Every month, Dr. Jai Radhakrishnan, Associate Editor of KI, will select for ISN Education various articles that have the highest education value and that are available for free, even if you are not an ISN member!

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Contact Kidney International

Kidney International, Editorial Office
Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics
Campus Box 8208, MPRB 6th Floor
660 South Euclid Avenue
St. Louis, MO  63110 USA

Patricia Morrissey
Executive Managing Editor
Tel: +1 314 454 8919
Fax: +1 314 454 8907
Email: [email protected]

Susan L. Small
Assistant Managing Editor
Tel: +1 314 286-2145
Fax: +1 314 286-2893
Email: [email protected]