IgA Nephropathy 2026: Diagnosis & Treatment Updates

Program Overview:VIRTUAL PROGRAM
Columbia University Irving Medical Center invites you to join the leading educators from Columbia University, addressing an overview of high-yield challenging scenarios in the management of IgA Nephropathy. The half-day course is designed to enhance the knowledge of healthcare professionals on the IgAN updates including pathogenesis (with particular emphasis on the Gut-Renal axis), genetics, pathology and non-immunosuppresive and  immunosuppressive strategies. Through a combination of lectures and case-based presentations, this course will deliver up-to-date and cutting-edge information that can be directly integrated into clinical practice.

Learning Objectives
1. Understand the pathophysiology of IgA nephropathy, including the role of IgA immune complexes in kidney inflammation and damage.
2. Describe the clinical presentation and diagnostic criteria for IgA nephropathy, including using kidney biopsy to confirm the diagnosis. 
3. Explain the management of IgAN standard and novel targeted therapies.
4. Discuss the long-term outcomes of IgA nephropathy, such as the risk of progressive kidney disease and end-stage renal failure using risk calculators.
5. Target the role of B-Cell therapies.
6. Analyze the impact of personalized medicine approaches, such as biomarkers and genetic factors, on diagnosing and managing IgA nephropathy.

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Columbia University. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Professions in scope for this activity are listed below. Amedco Joint Accreditation Provider Number #4008163. 

Physicians 
Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurse Practitioners
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) recognizes the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as approved accreditors and allow reciprocity for AANPCP continuing education credit. 

Physician Assistants
The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) states that AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ are acceptable for continuing medical education requirements for recertification for PAs. Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. PAs should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

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