THE CO-ORGANIZERS

The partnership between the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations (IFKF) – the co-organizers of World Kidney Day – represents a strong alliance between kidney health professionals and patient groups to bring global attention to the prevention and treatment of kidney disease.

Founded in 1960, the ISN is a not-for-profit society whose mission is the global advancement of nephrology. Its membership is 9,000 researchers, clinicians and other healthcare professionals from 126 countries. ISN outreach educational, training and research programs are targeted towards reducing the incidence and impact of kidney disease worldwide and make ISN the leading international organization for all issues related to the science and practice of nephrology.

The IFKF, a not-for-profit federation founded in 1999, currently has a membership of 63 kidney foundations and patient groups in 41 countries. IFKF advocates worldwide to improve the health, well-being and quality of life of individuals with kidney disease; disseminates standards of best practice of treatment and care; assists with the establishment of kidney foundations in countries where they do not yet exist; facilitates educational programs for it members; and promotes kidney disease research.

The Steering Committee for World Kidney Day 2007 is comprised of four members of IFKF and four members of ISN. In addition, the Scientific Advisory Body provides scientific guidance and is composed of eight nephrology experts who live and work in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America and North America.

Members of the Steering Committee:

Co-Chairs:
William Couser, ISN Past President and Chair ISN-COMGAN
Sudhir Shah, IFKF Past President

Other members:
John Davis, IFKF Board Member
John Feehally, ISN Secretary General
Joel Kopple, IFKF Board Member
Thomas Reiser, ISN Executive Director
Miguel Riella, ISN Committee Chair
Anne Wilson, IFKF Secretary Treasurer

Members of the Scientific Advisory Body:

Vittorio E. Andreucci
Rashad S. Barsoum
Allan J. Collins
David C.H. Harris
Bernardo Rodriguez Iturbe
Paul E. De Jong
Robert W. Schrier
Philip Kam Tao Li

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