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Webcast - ISN 50 Years Panel Discussion

And World Premiere of Turning Their World Around: 50 Years of the International Society of Nephrology
Broadcast live from the Hotel Crowne Plaza in Geneva, Switzerland on June 30, 2010

For 50 years, ISN has risen to the challenge of fighting kidney disease by bringing two worlds together. Taking on a humanitarian mission, it has set out to reduce the impact and prevalence of kidney disease worldwide. Many of its activities developed through its Global Outreach (GO) Programs (formerly known as COMGAN) have provided education and training for kidney specialists in emerging countries, raised awareness about early screening and treatment, connected kidney care professionals globally, and supported research into better patient healthcare.

Two panel discussions focused on the advances and challenges in nephrology over the past 50 years and the actions needed to further improve kidney patients’ care in the developed and developing world.

ISN leaders discuss the evolution of nephrology, the disparities of kidney care provision across developed and developing countries, and finally, the role that the ISN has played and is prepared to play in the future.

Program

12:30 – 13:00 (CET) A 50-year Perspective on the Science of Nephrology: Advances, Milestones, Challenges

Renal science: bedside to bench and back to bedside
Population science: the achievements of renal epidemiology
Treatment evidence: clinical trials, challenges of global applicability

13:00 – 13:15 (CET) Turning Their World Around: ISN 50 Years Film

Kidney disease is a worldwide challenge. One that respects no boundaries, and offers no compromise to the disadvantaged, neglected, or suffering. There’s an enormous gap between the affluent and economically disadvantaged nations of the world in terms of availability of research, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of kidney disease.

Most people associate kidney disease with dialysis and transplantation – life-saving treatments for those who have lost all kidney function. But few are aware that at least 5% of the population has chronic kidney disease. This 5% is at high risk for heart attacks or strokes, the most common causes of premature death in the world. And in the world’s less favoured regions, the situation is made worse by lack of medical training.

This film, commissioned by ISN for its 50th anniversary, highlights a few of the visionary leaders who have worked during the last half century to advance nephrology in the world and who have contributed to ISN achievements.

13:15 – 13:45 (CET) ISN in the Developing World: Improving Patient Care, Bridging Gaps, Providing Education

Current disparities in kidney disease care: What is achievable? What is appropriate?
Transferring best practice, accessible science and appropriate education around the world
ISN Future plans; the role of nephrology societies worldwide

13:45 – 14:00 (CET) Closing Remarks

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