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Global Kidney Care Podcast Provided by ISN

Roberto Pecoits-Filho, Smeeta Sinha
Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephrology
Climate Change
World Kidney Day
Acute Kidney Injury
Artificial Intelligence
Kidney Health
Dialysis
Iga Nephropathy
Public Health
Environmental Sustainability
Fatigue
Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Nefacon
Corticosteroids
RAS Inhibitors
ISN Educational Ambassador Program
Kidney Failure
Genetics and Kidney Disease

The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) Podcast covers the diverse topics related to field of nephrology and the stories and experiences that impact the nephrologist around the world.

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Building on the concepts introduced in the previous episode Rethinking the Design and Conduct of Kidney Trials, this episode explores how innovative ideas in nephrology research can be translated into practical trial strategies. Experts discuss novel... more

This session will discuss the rising demand for kidney care, key causes of workforce gaps, and the impact on patient outcomes. It would also highlight practical solutions to strengthen the nephrology nursing workforce.

Moderator: Ana Figueiredo

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This ISN i3C podcast brings together leading ISN experts to unpack a new paper tackling one of nephrology’s biggest mysteries: chronic kidney disease of unknown origin (CKDu). The discussion explores why identifying the causes of CKDu has been so cha... more

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Augusto Cesar Soares dos Santos Junior hosts the latest episode of the Global Kideny Care podcast, and this special episode is part of the offerings for NephMadness 2026. Augusto is joined by Ana Catalina Alvarez Elias: Renal Research Institute, Lili... more

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Recent Guests

Ana Figueiredo
Professor of Nursing in Brazil; nephrology nurse
Brazil
Episode: Season 6 Episode 5: The Global Shortage of Nephrology Nurses
Ginger Chu
Associate Professor of Nursing with renal nursing expertise
University of Newcastle, Australia
Episode: Season 6 Episode 5: The Global Shortage of Nephrology Nurses
Laura Lunardi
Nephrology nurse practitioner specializing in kidney supportive care and hemodialysis; nephrologist by background
Australia
Episode: Season 6 Episode 5: The Global Shortage of Nephrology Nurses
Marques Ng
Assistant Professor focusing on research for patients with kidney failure
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Episode: Season 6 Episode 5: The Global Shortage of Nephrology Nurses
Rachael Walker
Associate Professor at University of Auckland; nurse practitioner with extensive nephrology experience
University of Auckland
Episode: Season 6 Episode 5: The Global Shortage of Nephrology Nurses
Ben Caplin
Nephrologist, University College London; Vice Chair of ISN I3C
University College London / ISN I3C
Episode: Season 6 Episode 4: Tackling One of Nephrology’s Biggest Mysteries: chronic kidney disease of unknown origin (CKDu)
Sushi Anand
Nephrologist, Stanford/UCSF; Cure Consortium member
Stanford University / Cure Consortium
Episode: Season 6 Episode 4: Tackling One of Nephrology’s Biggest Mysteries: chronic kidney disease of unknown origin (CKDu)
Magdalena Madero
Nephrologist, Mexico City; CKDU researcher
Mexico City / I3C consulting group
Episode: Season 6 Episode 4: Tackling One of Nephrology’s Biggest Mysteries: chronic kidney disease of unknown origin (CKDu)
Ana Catalina
Pediatric nephrologist and researcher involved with NephMadness
Physenios Medical Care, Global Medical Office, ISN Emerging Leaders Program
Episode: Season 6 Episode 3: The Emerging Role of Artificial Intelligence in Nephrology

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Augusto Santos
Host across ISN-related nephrology discussions

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Season 6 Episode 4: Tackling One of Nephrology’s Biggest Mysteries: chronic kidney disease of unknown origin (CKDu)
Q: Why are biopsies considered important in CKDU research and management despite their risks?
Biopsies provide diagnostic certainty and enable tissue-based characterization, which is essential to understand disease spectrum and guide causal investigations, even if not every case requires one.
Season 6 Episode 4: Tackling One of Nephrology’s Biggest Mysteries: chronic kidney disease of unknown origin (CKDu)
Q: What is the dominant scientific view about the nature of CKDU and how this shapes research priorities?
CKDU is viewed as multifactorial, with emphasis on distinguishing initiating factors from factors that drive progression, guiding both etiological research and the design of interventions.
Season 6 Episode 3: The Emerging Role of Artificial Intelligence in Nephrology
Q: What is the practical impact of NLP and EHR data in clinical workflows today?
NLP helps extract relevant history and data from charts, enabling faster documentation, better continuity of care, and more efficient patient interactions, while highlighting the need for clinician oversight and validation.
Season 6 Episode 3: The Emerging Role of Artificial Intelligence in Nephrology
Q: How close are we to AI systems that can help us improve the job of expert pathologists?
AI can automate many quantitative measurements and assist with interpretation, but regulatory hurdles, standardization, and ensuring ground truth remain critical; the goal is to augment and not replace human expertise.
Season 6 Episode 2: WKD: Kidney Health for All: Caring for People, Protecting the Planet
Q: What are the strategies that can be aimed at patient education and increasing physician awareness?
Mr. Wang emphasizes that integral to this is health literacy, simplifying messages regarding the effects of climate on kidney health, and training primary care physicians on early detection.

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This show consistently centers on nephrology practice, research, and policy with a global perspective. Episodes frequently feature panels of clinicians, researchers, and educators discussing pressing topics such as nurse and workforce dynamics, CKD etiologies (including CKDu), the role of artificial intelligence in pathology and patient care, and intersections between kidney health and climate or public health. The program often blends clinical insights with workforce, education, and systems-level considerations, highlighting regional disparities, data needs, and practical interventions. A notable strength is its ability to bring together diverse regional voices and cross-disciplinary expertise to explore both cutting-edge innovations and r... more

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