The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) is a global not-for-profit membership-based society dedicated to improving kidney care and reducing the incidence and impact of kidney disease worldwide. Through its global network and programs, ISN brings together all regions of the world in a collaborative effort in fighting and treating kidney disease on a global scale.
With 9,000 professional members from 129 countries, ISN represents a wide international network. It provides an efficient platform for timely scientific exchange, debate and communication between all healthcare professionals involved in preventing and treating kidney disease. By collaborating with over 82 national and regional societies, ISN represents more than 20,000 professionals around the globe.
Since 1960, the ISN has been providing nephrologists worldwide with highly valuable services, such as publications, meetings, capacity building programs, and has been spearheading concerted awareness-generating efforts such as World Kidney Day.