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.