Upcoming Conferences, Meetings and Activities
ANZSN Events
ANZSN Basic Course
22 May (General Nephrology) & 19 June (Kidney Replacement)
Virtual Conference
Program Announced! "Unravelling the Secrets of Kidneys"
ANZSN 56th Annual Scientific Meeting - register here!
30 August - 1 September 2021
Virtual Conference
Call for Abstracts for the 2021 ANZSN Online ASM NOW OPEN
Abstract submission STRICTLY closes midnight (AEST) 23 April 2021.
The ANZSN Scientific Program and Awards Committee invite the submission of abstracts for original work for consideration as an Award Oral, Mini-Oral, Lightning Talk or Poster in the ANZSN ASM program.
Associated with the abstract submission process, financial Members of the Society are encouraged to nominate for an ANZSN Award.
The Awards to be presented at the 56th ANZSN ASM will acknowledge the outstanding research contributions and achievements of our Members across both clinical and basic sciences.
ANZSN Nephrology Transplantation Update Course
28 - 29 August 2021
Virtual Conference
More details coming soon.
ANZSN 2021 DNT Workshop
28 - 29 August 2021
Virtual Conference
The 2021 DNT will be held the half day Saturday & Sunday prior to the 2021 ASM
More details coming soon.
ANZSN 2021 Aotearoa New Zealand Meeting
29 - 30 October 2021
Auckland - venue to TBA
More details coming soon.
Other International and National Events
2021 ISN WCN Raising-the-Curtain Sessions - Hold the date!
12 April 2021, 6pm AEST and 8pm NZST
In the lead up to the 2021 World Congress of Nephrology, the ANZSN will participate in a “Raising-the-Curtain" Session. Our two sessions are:
- Towards Equity Diversity and Inclusion in the ANZSN, presented by Dr Anna Francis, Deputy Chair, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee; and
- Environmentally Sustainable Dialysis, presented by A/Professor Katherine Barraclough, Chair, Environmental Sustainability Committee.
Find all the details here.
2021 WCN - International Society of Nephrology
15 - 19 April 2021
Virtual Conference
WCN 2021 will be held fully virtual from 15-19 April, and APSN will hold the "Raising-the-Curtain" session at 4:00AM - 5:00AM (Montreal (EDT) time) on 12 April before the main congress.
https://cm.theisn.org/cmPortal/searchable/WCN2021/config/normal#!sessiondetails/0000014510_0
WCN’21 is providing additional opportunity for easier access to the congress; through 31 March, 2021:
- Under the Friends@WCN Registration offer, eligible members can register as a group with a minimum of five people and save a further 20% on registration fees, including early-bird rate.
- For members who work in the same team, department or unit there is a second alternative, Team-up@WCN Registration available by contacting the WCN Registration Team, again available until 31 March 2021.
Find all the details here.
Kidney Health Australia Health Professional Webinar - Kidney Disease in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
20 April 2021 7.00 PM AEST
Webinar
Chronic Kidney Disease in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: patient case study, presented by Prof Mark Thomas.
RSA PKD Webinar
29 April 2021 6.30 PM AEST
ADPKD in 2021 – how we got here, what we have done, and what is on the horizon.
RACP Congress 2021
29 April - 14 May 2021
Multiple venues and live streamed
WA Voluntary Assisted Dying Implementation Conference 2021
22 - 23 May 2021
In person and online conference
The primary purpose of the conference, hosted by the Department of Health - End of Life Care Program, is to provide health professionals with information about their roles, rights and responsibilities as part of the commencement of voluntary assisted dying from 1 July 2021.
36th Annual Congress of Malaysian Society of Nephrology
23 - 24 July 2021
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Abstract submission closes 30 April 2021.
Find all the details here.
APCN 2021
19 - 23 August 2021
Virtual Conference
Abstract submission closes 15 April 2021.
All senders are requested to register to the congress before the deadline of early bird registration rate or 15 June 2021. Join us now and be a part of the biggest Asia Pacific Event on Nephrology.
For enquiry, please contact APCN 2021 Secretariat at info@apcn2021.com.
Find all the details here.
NEW ISN-KI Early Career Researcher Award: Best Clinical and Basic Science publications in Kidney International
Kidney International has published many exciting research papers by Early Career Researchers across the globe in the last 2 years. They would like to recognise the exceptional quality of their research and their contribution to advancing kidney health by calling for nominations from our membership for the best original research papers published in Kidney International in 2019 and 2020. Two basic and two clinical science publications will be awarded after a review process.
- The primary authors of these papers must be ISN members, and Early Career Researchers (less than 7 years post PhD, or post Nephrology/Transplant Fellowship).
- Nomination must be made by an ISN member.
- It is important to recognise the nomination and selection processes reflect the diversity and inclusiveness of the global nephrology communities.
- The papers will be judged on the originality and novelty of the research, robustness of the methodologies, quality and readability of the paper, clinical application and effective research translational capacity.
Winners of these awards will receive $500 each and they will be presented at the 2021 Virtual World Congress of Nephrology.
Nominate Early Career Researchers you feel deserve recognition for their outstanding research before the deadline of February 23rd by completing the nomination here.
20th International Vasculitis and ANCA Workshop
18 - 21 April 2021
Dublin, Ireland
If members are contemplating attending any international conference, we recommend that they review the information relevant to your destination at https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/ or https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/. Both these websites provide up to date advice to support safe travel overseas for Australians and New Zealanders.
Find all the details here.
2021 RACP Congress Series
29 April - 14 May 2021
Multiple Venues
Transformation: Adapting for the Future is the theme of RACP Congress 2021, and this event promises to be like no RACP Congress before. Building on lessons learned from the past, and with an eye to the future, RACP Congress 2021 will be delivered across six cities in a series of one day events whilst also live streaming the experience. The event will feature over 50 talks, workshops, panel discussions and much more.
Find all the details here.
Baxter Healthcare ANZ PD Academy 2021
6 - 7 August 2021
Sydney - venue to TBA
The ANZ PD Academy is a two-day academic course designed to help renal clinicians develop a sound knowledge of the principles of PD. The course is not affiliated to any particular institution or hospital. The PD Academy is accredited by the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD).
This well developed academic course is offered to clinicians who are motivated to develop their PD program by challenging practice and improving patient outcomes in their unit. PD Academy provides essential insight into PD treatments based on the highest quality evidence based practice. You will learn from key opinion leaders about best treatment practices, infection prevention and patient selection.
The PD Academy has four broad aims:
● To improve the quality of life and maximize the quality of care of PD patients
● To promote a philosophy of integrated care amongst renal clinicians
● To give confidence to those managing or starting a PD program
● To develop future leaders in PD A core faculty of Consultant
Nephrologists develop and present the course. PD Academy is supported by an educational grant from Baxter Healthcare to provide the faculty with full independence.