Glomerular Disease Events

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/ 

Course Overview
The ISN’s Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases will provide clinicians with an update on the management of glomerulonephritis, including the diagnosis, histopathology and treatment of a comprehensive range of glomerular diseases. It will provide an opportunity for participants to discuss management nuances and clinical applications with experts in the field, and will include clinicopathological cases with practical approaches in daily clinical practice.

Audience
This course is designed for trainee nephrologists or junior consultants with 3 or fewer years as a specialist.

Program
The full program will be available shortly. The program content will be very similar to previous course programs, available here: https://www.theisn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/GN-Course_Taiwan_Program.pdf  

Dates
The course will be held in person from August 8 – August 9, 2026.
Lectures will begin each day at 07:50 and finish at 18:00.
The course will be in-person. No hybrid or virtual participation is possible.

Venue
Hyatt Centric Montevideo
Rambla República del Perú 147911300 Montevideo, Uruguay

Language & Translation
The official language of the course is English. Presentations will be delivered in English. With your mobile device, you’ll have real-time access to translated audio and subtitles.



How to apply?
Course spaces are limited and are by application only. Applications are open to ISN members only.*

The deadline to apply is Friday, April 10, 2026

Priority will be given to:

• Trainee nephrologists or junior consultants with 3 or fewer years as a specialist
• Individuals in Latin America and North America and the Caribbean (this course is held regularly in different regions to make it accessible to all)
• Individuals residing in low and lower-middle income countries – see list here: https://datahelpdesk.worldbank.org/knowledgebase/articles/906519 

Applications are only accepted online. We do not accept applications via email or telephone. If you are having any difficulties whilst applying, please contact the team at GNcourse@Theisn.org. 

*Not an ISN Member yet?
If you want to apply but are not yet an ISN member, you can become a member here: https://www.theisn.org/membership/ 
ISN offers free and discounted membership to those from low and lower-middle income countries and young nephrologists. Please note that ISN membership does not automatically guarantee a successful application.

Before applying to the course, please ensure you have read all the information including the Terms & Conditions: https://www.theisn.org/in-action/education/in-person-meetings/primer-course-in-glomerular-diseases-uruguay/#Terms 

For more information visit: https://www.theisn.org/in-action/education/in-person-meetings/primer-course-in-glomerular-diseases-uruguay/#About 

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/  

Learn More Here: https://www.kpmp.org/meetings-events

The PARASOL-APOL1 Scientific Workshop marks the culmination of this collaborative project exploring potential surrogate endpoints for APOL1 kidney disease.

Venue: Hilton Arlington Rosslyn the Key, 1900 Fort Myer Dr, Arlington, VA 22209 or virtual
Registration: https://is-gd.jotform.com/260924776492166

A working meeting for the PARASOL-MN analytic team, data contributors, and other participating stakeholders. Contact parasol@is-gd.org with questions.

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

For more information: https://www.renalmd.org/

Why pilot an independent ASPN meeting?

• Greater programming flexibility. An independent meeting allows ASPN full control over scientific content, session length, scheduling, and abstract timelines. This flexibility enables tailored tracks for physicians and trainees, and supports deeper focus on pediatric nephrology research, advocacy, and career development—areas our members consistently identify as top priorities.
• More time together as a community. Survey data show that networking and collaboration with other pediatric nephrologists are among the most valued aspects of an ASPN meeting. A standalone format allows more dedicated time for mentorship, trainee engagement, committee work, and community-building.
• Expanded sponsorship opportunities. Hosting our own meeting creates greater visibility and access for industry partners, supporting increased corporate sponsorship opportunities and strengthening ASPN’s long-term financial sustainability.

Key Dates:

• Call for Abstract opens: September 1
• Submission deadline: December 4
• Registration opens: TBD
• Housing opens: TBD

For more information: https://aspneph.org/2027-annual-meeting/ 

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

The 64th ERA Congress will take place on June 3-6, 2027, both virtual and live in Rotterdam.

64th ERA Congress Presidents & Secretary
- Roser Torra: ERA President (Spain)
- Luuk Hilbrands: Local Congress President (The Netherlands)
- Ewout Hoorn: Congress Secretary (The Netherlands) 


Avoid scammers
Be aware of fake e-mails/websites selling hotels/registrations for our 64th ERA Congress.
If you are contacted by any such agency or have any questions regarding their legitimacy please don’t hesitate to contact us at era-congress@interplan.de 

Kindly note that you may receive official emails from the official email sender address no-reply@mail.m-anage.com 

Find below all the important and official addresses for the 64th ERA Congress:
Congress, Meeting & Event Management AG
Landsberger Str. 155, 80687 Munich
era-congress@interplan.de

Industry Relations Team/Industry Sales & Sponsorship
era-industry@interplan.de 

Registrations
era-registration@interplan.de 

Exhibition
era-exhibition@interplan.de 

Further inquiries
ERA HQ Office: Strada dei Mercati 16/AI-43126 Parma, Italy
Phone: +39 0521 989078
Email: secretariat@era-online.org 

ERA Membership Office
Phone: +39 344 1409706
Email: membership@era-online.org 

Join us in Ann Arbor, Michigan for the 16th International Podocyte Conference. 
More information: https://www.is-gd.org/ipc-2027

Early Career Investigators Pre-Meeting: June 14
Patient Day: June 18

Join us in Ann Arbor, Michigan for the 16th International Podocyte Conference. 
More information: https://www.is-gd.org/ipc-2027

Early Career Investigators Pre-Meeting: June 14
Patient Day: June 18

Join us in Ann Arbor, Michigan for the 16th International Podocyte Conference. 
More information: https://www.is-gd.org/ipc-2027

Patient Day: June 18

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

For more information, see https://www.asn-online.org/education/kidneyweek/

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

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