Glomerular Disease Events

Overview
This course is designed to provide the practicing Nephrologist with a complete understanding of the optimal management of chronic kidney diseases. The focus of this course will be to discuss the pathophysiologic and clinical advances in the major areas of Nephrology including glomerular disease, acid base and fluid and electrolyte disorders, hypertension, dialysis, and renal transplantation. Well recognized medical complications and recommendations for optimal care will be discussed to help reduce gaps in care.

WHY ATTEND?
Past attendees report an immediate impact on their practice and patient outcomes resulting from what they learned at this course. You will leave the program with:

• The latest nephrology knowledge, insight and teachings from leading authorities and clinical educators
• A greater understanding of how to apply the latest tools and tests in your practice
• Evidence-based treatment plans
• Individualized therapy and management strategies
• Specific management strategies and recommendations to optimize care in complex cases

Practitioners from around the world attend this comprehensive course to ensure they are current with the latest updates and advances in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases. We hope you will join us in March!
Who Should Attend

• Nephrologists
• Internists
• Family-medicine physicians
• Physician associates
• Nurse practitioners
• Healthcare providers interested in refreshing their knowledge
• Physicians preparing for the nephrology boards
• Scientists engaged in nephrology research

 
Register Early & Save
This program is among the highest-rated Harvard Medical School CME courses.
Register by February 2, 2026, for discounted pricing!


Credits & Accreditation

• 48.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
• 48.00 ABIM MOC Points
• 48.00 ECMECs® Credits
• 9.75 Risk Management Credits
• Commensurate Credits from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the European Union of Medical Specialists

Please save the date and find more information below:

https://vasculitis-melbourne2026.com/

The Pediatric Centers of Excellence in Nephrology Present
2026 PCEN Virtual Scientific Symposium
Promoting Research in Childhood Kidney Diseases

The Pediatric Centers of Excellence in Nephrology (PCEN) invite you to their annual Scientific Symposium, which will now be held virtually. This meeting will provide an opportunity for you to hear about science and resources you can access from the PCENs to advance your pediatric kidney research. The virtual format allows participants to join from anywhere while engaging with the PCEN community.

Please to RSVP (https://redcap.chop.edu/surveys/?s=P33FLTXNF38HNC3N) 

There is no registration fee to attend the Symposium. You can also check out our new website (www.pcennetwork.weebly.com) for updates and to learn more about the Centers!

We are excited to share our vision for this symposium, including:

• Keynote Speakers:
  1. Pinaki Sarder, University of Florida
     Title – AI × Molecular Insight—Bridging Every Scale
  2. Simone Sanna-Cherchi, Columbia University
     Title – Genomic Discovery in Pediatric Kidney Disease

• Abstracts: Learn about cutting edge pediatric nephrology research and explore collaborative opportunities! We are issuing a call for abstracts that is open to everyone. Please see below for submittal instructions. Submissions are due by Friday, February 27th. All abstracts will be circulated to attendees ahead of the symposium, and some abstracts will be chosen to talk about their research. Smaller groups will be set up to allow attendees to discuss research topics, methods, and best practices.

• Progress and Updates from Pilot & feasibility Awardees: One Pilot and Feasibility Program awardee from each institution will deliver a brief talk about their research and their experiences working with the Centers.

• Workshops: We are offering two concurrent workshops about AI in research: One focused on integrative navigation and analysis of spatial omics and histology and the other on electronic health record data.

• Open House: Ask PCEN and Core leadership about available resources and how to access them during breakout rooms and enhance your scientific pursuits. You can sign up for your top three Cores for these sessions when you register. This is a chance to ask your questions and benefit from a group discussion with leadership and your peers.

Please direct any questions about the Symposium to CHOPPCEN@chop.edu or pcen@wustl.edu.


ABSTRACT SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS
The PCENs are issuing another call for abstracts for this year’s Symposium! In addition to our keynotes and other presentations highlighting Center resources, we will be featuring YOUR research!
We are collecting information for abstract submittals with your registration here. This information includes:

• Name, email, institution, etc.
• Project Abstract
• A description of your research interests
• Career Stage
• Biosketch or CV

Please complete the survey to submit your abstract. All abstracts must be received by Friday, February 27th at 5:00pm ET. 

Learn more at: https://aspneph.org/event/2026-pcen-scientific-symposium/ 

Seating is first-come, first-served

About
In conjunction with WCN 2026 and Tokushukai Medical Group, KDIGO is honored to host a full-day Guideline Education Meeting (GEM) focused on translating the latest KDIGO Guidelines into practical, patient-centered care.
This satellite symposium will highlight updates and key recommendations from the KDIGO CKD, Diabetes, Anemia, and Glomerular Diseases Guidelines, as well as emerging guidance on heart failure in CKD. International faculty will present case-based insights, recent trial data, and strategies to prevent progression and mitigate complications across the spectrum of kidney disease.

Website link: https://kdigo.org/events/kdigo-guideline-education-meeting-yokohama/ 

Agenda link: https://kdigo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/KDIGO-Guideline-Update-Satellite-Symposium_WCN26_Draft-Agenda_Feb-13.pdf  

WCN will be held in Yokohama, Japan March 28th to 31st, 2026.

75+ inspiring sessions in global health and 6 pre-congress courses. Then join the Global Kidney Village and Exhibition Hall for Spotlight sessions, Table Talks, quizzes and much more.

Present your research, increase your visibility, and exchange findings with other kidney care professionals at the WCN poster sessions, which feature hundreds of research projects.

Expand your kidney care network to know no boundaries: with 4000+ delegates and 200+ speakers from 130+ countries.

To learn more visit here!

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) research has reached a pivotal moment, with new discoveries revealing convergent disease mechanisms that drive organ failure and connect kidney disease to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The Keystone Symposia conference will accelerate progress by uniting global insights into kidney biology, precision medicine, and therapeutic innovation. The program will explore insights into kidney cellular architecture and deep tissue-level mapping that drive novel drug discovery approaches and model system design. In addition, For the first time, CKD trials will also be used as discovery engines to define mechanisms of action in humans. In addition, the interplay between genetic, environmental, and social determinants of kidney failure will be addressed. 
As a joint meeting with our longstanding conference on liver disease: Fueling MASH: Metabolic Drivers and Inflammatory Crosstalk, we will connect these two communities focused on different organ systems to foster cross-disciplinary insights and collaborations towards illuminating overlapping biology, disease mechanisms and therapeutic avenues in these areas, particular with regard to incretin-based therapeutics. 
In the video below, Dr. Matthias Kretzler from the University of Michigan and Dr. Maria Chiara Magnone from Abiologics Inc., talk about what to expect from this meeting and why you should attend: https://youtu.be/Dl9ZxAnZoK4

Learn more here: https://www.keystonesymposia.org/conferences/conference-listing/meeting/M22026

A two-day hybrid event dedicated to fostering global collaboration in glomerular disease education and research. Join us April 16-17, 2026, at the elegant Altis Grand Hotel, in Lisbon, Portugal, for a dynamic gathering of clinicians, scientists, and educators from around the world.

Check Agenda, See Program Speakers and Panelists, & More: https://www.glomcon.org/glomconeurope2026  

More info: https://www.renalmd.org/page/AnnualMeeting

Save the date! April 23/24, 2026
Artificial Intelligence in Nephrology Conference at University of California, San Diego, 
This event will bring together leading clinicians, researchers, and data scientists to explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence in nephrology—from predictive analytics and imaging to clinical decision support and personalized care. 

Keynote speakers: 

• Dr. Navdeep Tangri - Role of AI in Kidney care
• Dr. Laura Barisoni: AI and computational Nephropathology

Travel grants (sponsored by American Society of Nephrology) available for trainees and early career faculty. See website below for more information.
https://ucsd.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=15610&IsExhibitor=false

More information: https://aspneph.org/meetings-at-pas-2026/

ASPN schedule
https://2026pas-meeting.eventscribe.net/SearchByBucket.asp?f=CustomPresfield83&bm=ASPN&pfp=ASPN

On behalf of the Emirates Medical Association Nephrology and Transplantation (EMAN-T), we are excited to invite you to the 6th Glomerulonephritis Conference 2026, taking place in Dubai from April 24 to 26.

This conference will gather members of the regional nephrology community, including clinicians, researchers, and other healthcare professionals, who are dedicated to this specialized area of nephrology.

Our goal is to enhance the education of professionals, foster disease research, and improve the quality of healthcare both locally and regionally. Since the inception of EMANT's educational initiatives, we have strived to provide valuable guidance and knowledge to advance nephrology in the UAE.

The Organizing Committee has designed various engaging opportunities for all attendees, enabling physicians and healthcare providers to actively contribute to the improvement of multidisciplinary nephrology care within our community and beyond. We hope you will take full advantage of this opportunity, and we look forward to welcoming you for a memorable and enriching experience at this significant event for the nephrology community.

Who Should Attend: 

• Nephrologists
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Family Physicians 
• General Practitioners
• Public Health Professionals 
• Nurses 
• Students
• Other HCPs interested in Nephrology 

The 6th Glomerulonephritis Conference will focus on cutting-edge developments across glomerular diseases, including advances in nephropathology, podocytopathies, and autoimmune conditions like lupus nephritis and ANCA-associated vasculitis. Key discussions will cover GN in complex settings such as oncology and kidney transplantation, as well as the impact of immunotherapy on kidney function. The program will also highlight progress in the diagnosis and treatment of membranous nephropathy and IgA nephropathy, complemented by interactive clinical case sessions.

These themes reflect a multidisciplinary approach to GN, integrating pathology, immunology, clinical trials, and real-world management.


Organizing Committee: 

PROF. MONA AL-RUKHAIMI

• Consultant Nephrologist Professor of Medicine, Dubai Medical College Leader, KDIGO Implementation Task Force for MEA, President, EMAN-T
• Conference President

DR. AHMED EWAIDA

• Consultant Nephrologist Professor of Medicine, Dubai Medical College Leader, KDIGO Implementation Task Force for MEA, President, EMAN-T
• Conference Scientific Committee Chairman

DR. AYMAN AL MADANI

• Chief of Service, SEHA Kidney Care, UAE
• Vice President, EMAN-T

PROF. ABDEL BASSET EL ESSAWY

• Professor, Internal Medicine & Nephrology, Al-Azhar University, Egypt, Consultant Internal Medicine and Nephrology, Fakeeh University Hospital, UAE, Scientist Brigham and Women’s Hospital- Harvard Medical School, Secretary General, EMAN-T

DR. IMAN ALSHAMSI

• Nephrologist and Internal Medicine, Consultant, SEHA Kidney Care, UAE, Cultural Committee Chairperson, EMAN-T

DR. SHAIKHA RASHID OBAID ALI

• Consultant Nephrology and Transplant, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Ajman, Scientific Committee Chairperson, EMAN-T

DR. MOHAMED ALSEIARI

• Acting Chief Medical Officer, Consultant Transplant Nephrologist, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

DR. MURIEL GHOSN

• Nephrology Consultant. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, UAE

To learn more: https://glomerulonephritis.org/home 

Additional information: https://www.kidney.org/spring-clinical

Don’t miss this star-studded programme of speakers in an amazing venue, coming together to learn more about the rapidly evolving world of glomerular diseases.

Register Here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO48ndXQB4XbZEihbmIOEINfNUQ1dFTFNUTVUxUkoxVEVUSVk5UlozUEQ3NC4u&origin=QRCode&qrcodeorigin=presentation&route=shorturl 

The Indiana University O’Brien Center (part of the George M. O'Brien Kidney Resource Alliance ) is organizing a Spatial Protein Imaging Workshop on May 20–21, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM (USA-EST).

This will be a fully virtual workshop with free registration, that will include talks from leading experts in the field: Victor Puelles, Andrea J. Radtke, John Hickey, Barisoni Laura, Seth Winfree, Jovan Tanevski, Chetan Poudel and also a hands-on workshop. The goal is to discuss state-of-the art developments in this area, disseminate knowledge, and help investigators and trainees at various levels of expertise to get started or expand their existing experience on analyzing spatial protein imaging data . Several analytical pipelines will be introduced going from single cell annotation to neighborhood analysis.
Look forward to your participation!

Register Here:
https://lnkd.in/gsCmfc9S 

View Preliminary Agenda:
https://lnkd.in/gVy7cj6D 

For more information: https://www.era-online.org/events/glasgow-2026/

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES
The course is designed to assist nephrologists and renal pathologists (including nephrology and renal pathology trainees) in diagnosing and managing the most common forms of medical renal disease, including diseases that target the glomerulus, tubules, interstitium, and blood vessels.

The activity will span three days and include lectures covering the following content areas: Nephrotic syndrome, Nephritic syndrome, Genetics, Tubulointerstitial, Vascular Disease, Transplant & Dysproteinemia. These lectures will be delivered live in front of an audience but also streamed simultaneously for virtual participants; all participants will have access to these lectures for 3 months after the conference.

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be better able to: 

• Identify the role of complement in the pathophysiology of glomerular diseases and how novel complement-targeting therapies can fit into treatment patterns.
• Enhance diagnostic suspicion for a genetically mediated form of glomerular disease and facilitate rapid referral for genetic testing.
• Assess which patients would benefit from repeat biopsies in the management of their glomerular diseases.

Link: https://events.columbia.edu/cal/event/eventView.do?b=de&calPath=/public/cals/MainCal&guid=CAL-00bbdb71-99e1c426-0199-e3dc422c-000044f7events%40columbia.edu&recurrenceId= 

GlomCon Hawaii is an annual hybrid conference dedicated to advancing education, research, and collaboration in nephrology. As part of the GlomCon Foundation’s mission, the meeting brings together clinicians, researchers, and experts from around the world to explore the latest developments in glomerular diseases, pathology, and treatment strategies.Building on a strong legacy of virtual education, GlomCon Hawaii extends this work by creating opportunities for deeper engagement through interactive case discussions, pathology reviews, and evidence-based treatment panels. The conference offers a collaborative space for the nephrology community to connect, exchange ideas, and advance patient care.
Designed to combine scientific rigor with meaningful networking, GlomCon Hawaii creates opportunities for both emerging and experienced nephrologists to learn from thought leaders, contribute to important conversations shaping the field, and stay current with clinical and research advances.Whether participating in person in Hawaii or joining virtually, GlomCon Hawaii connects a global community committed to improving kidney health and shaping the future of nephrology.

Agenda and More: https://www.glomconhawaii.org/ 
Register Here: https://www.edgereg.net/er/Registration/StepRegInfo.jsp?ActivityID=44004&StepNumber=1&v=NzI0OGFkMjUtN2Y4OC00YTMyLWI4ZjQtODc1NDJkNzIwNTg3  



Abstract Submission 
We are pleased to accept abstract submissions for GlomCon Hawaii. This is a unique opportunity for researchers, clinicians, and trainees to showcase their work in the field of glomerular diseases and nephrology.Top abstracts will be selected by the Educational Committee for either a poster or oral presentation during the conference. These sessions will highlight innovative research, original ideas, and impactful contributions to the advancement of nephrology.Key DatesAbstract Submission Opens: February 23, 2026Submission Deadline: June 10, 2026Notification of Acceptance: June 22, 2026We invite you to submit your work and be part of this exciting scientific exchange. 

Submit Here: https://www.abstractscorecard.com/cfp/submit/login.asp?EventKey=AXOGCTKZ  



Travel Scholarship 
The GlomCon Travel Scholarship is designed to support meeting attendees from low- to middle-income countries by providing financial assistance for travel and accommodation to attend GlomCon Hawaii 2026, taking place August 3-7, 2026, at Hyatt Regency, Maui.

To be considered for a travel scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a current or past GlomCon Fellow, GlomCon ILA Fellow, KPCP participant, or CEPR participant.
• Reside and work in a low- or middle-income country as defined by the World Bank.
• Demonstrate a strong interest in glomerular disease research, education, or clinical practice.
• Commit to attending the full duration of the conference.

Learn More: https://www.glomconhawaii.org/travel-scholarship  

NBLU is a unique week-long program tailored to second-year nephrology fellows preparing to begin a career in nephrology. Rotations are designed to provide nephrology fellows with an opportunity to complement the clinical skills gained through their fellowship program with learning modules focused on the economics and business aspects of private practice. Attendees will leave the NBLU program with a stronger understanding of the business of nephrology and how it fits into the complex and evolving healthcare landscape. 

To learn more: https://nbluniv.org/ 

SCHOOL FRAMEWORK
The CME-accredited International Summer School of Renal Pathology & Precision Medicine (ISSRPPM) will be held at the University of Bari in August and September 2026 with state-of-the-art facilities. This educational endeavor is dedicated to advancing knowledge and improving management of kidney disease. The school builds on previous experience gained through the International Summer School of Renal Pathology (ISSRP) since 2011 and aims to train the next generation of renal pathologists to practice integrated nephropathology.

The school will be organized in 4 modules: 

• Precision Medicine – Basic Concepts from tissue procurement to data extraction and analysis
• Pathology of Native Kidney Diseases with clinico-patholologic and molecular correlation
• Digital Pathology and Image Analysis of Kidney Diseases
• Molecular Nephropathology & Data Integration

Each module will include:

• Formal educational lectures
  – Renal Pathology
  – Image analysis
  – Omics technologies
• Hands-on laboratory experience in small groups
  – Case review and case study in small groups with trainer
  – Image analysis
  – Relevant Omics technologies
• Data integration & phenotyping-endotyping – Case studies 

CURRICULUM: 
RENAL PATHOLOGY OF NATIVE KIDNEY DISEASES

• Podocytopathies
• Mitochondriopathies
• Collagenopathies
• Immune-complex-mediated glomerulonephritis
• Complement-mediated glomerulonephritis
• Crescentic glomerulonephritis
• Vascular diseases
• Monoclonal diseases of renal significance & organized renal deposits
• Diabetic kidney disease
• Chronic kidney disease
• Tubulointerstitial diseases
• Renal storage diseases

COMPUTATIONAL IMAGE ANALYSIS

• Principles of digital pathology
• Histo-tools
• Annotation-segmentation best practices
• Machine Learning classifiers
• Pathomic feature extraction
• Digital biomarkers
• Visualization tools
• Image analysis in clinical practice

MOLECULAR NEPHROPATHOLOGY

• Genetics of kidney diseases
• Technologies and analytical approaches in kidney tissue and biofluids
• Spatial omics analysis
• Multiscale data integration
• Principles of data mining strategies and interfaces
• Specific search engines
• Data integration

Link to Agenda:  https://issrppm.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ISSRPPM-PROGRAM.pdf  


SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Laura Barisoni, M.D.Duke University, Durham, NC (USA)

Loreto Gesualdo, M.D.University of Bari (Italy)

Andrew Janowczyk, PhD.Emory University, GA (USA)

Matthias Kretzler, M.D., PhD.University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (USA)

Surya V. Seshan, M.D.Cornell University, NY (USA)

Learn More: https://issrppm.org/  

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For more information: https://www.espn-online.org/latest-espn-meeting/

More information: https://www.dgfn.eu/veranstaltungen-nach-jahr.html?year=2026

The 2026 ISGD Clinical Trials Innovation Summit will serve as a global hub for clinical trialists, nephrologists, and other stakeholders committed to transforming the future of kidney disease research. Convening world-renowned keynote speakers and innovative collaborative formats, the Summit is designed to accelerate innovation, catalyze collaboration, and design solutions to the key challenges of clinical trials in glomerular diseases and beyond.

This inaugural Clinical Trials Innovation Summit will spotlight the most pressing challenges in clinical trial design, patient stratification, new drug target identification, and regulatory endpoints. Hosted by the International Society of Glomerular Disease (ISGD) in partnership with the renowned nephrology and clinical trials leadership team of the University of Texas Medical Branch, the Clinical Trials Innovation Summit will fuse scientific rigor, operational excellence, and hands-on engagement.

For more information and registration, visit https://www.is-gd.org/2026-cts

21st Congress of the International Pediatric Nephrology Association
More information: https://ipna2027.org/

For more information: https://www.theisn.org/in-action/events/world-congress-of-nephrology

Additional information: https://www.kidney.org/spring-clinical

More information: https://www.era-online.org/events/rotterdam-2027/

Join us in Ann Arbor, Michigan for the 16th International Podocyte Conference.

For more information: https://www.espn-online.org/latest-espn-meeting/

Additional information: https://www.kidney.org/spring-clinical

For more information: https://www.theisn.org/in-action/events/world-congress-of-nephrology