What is ongoing in CKDu around the world? - CKDU interactive discussions (ISN i3C)

14 Apr 2024 2:45 p.m. 3:30 p.m.
Spotlight Stage 1 (exhibition hall)
ErangaWijewickrama Spotlight Chairperson Sri LankaFaculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
Jose VicenteSanchez Polo Spotlight Chairperson GuatemalaRenal Division Social Security Institute. Nephrology Residence Program Coordinator, San Carlos University School of Medicine. Latin-American Society Of Nephrology (SLANH)
Magdalena Madero Spotlight Speaker MexicoChief of Nephrology, Instituto Nacional de Cardiol
VivekanandJha Spotlight Speaker IndiaGeorge Institute for Global Health India
NishanthaNanyakkara Spotlight Speaker Sri Lanka
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This Spotlight Session discusses current, notable work on chronic kidney disease of unknown origin (CKDu). Ultimate goal is to generate a rich exchange of insights and information. The session is  organized by the ISN i3C (International Consortium CKDu Collaborators), a cross-disciplinary network that facilitates collaboration and information exchange in a field with diverse groups working throughout the world on this critical issue.

Final Program

Co-chairs:  Eranga Wijewickrama & José Vicente Sanchez Polo (ISN i3C Deputy Chair) 

  • Presentation of current study on CKDu in Latin America region by Magdalena Madero, Mexico 
  • Presentation of current study on CKDu in South Asia region (Part 1: India) by Vivekanand Jha, India.
  • Presentation of current study on CKDu in South Asia region (Part 2: Sri Lanka) by Nishantha Nanayakkara, Sri Lanka