Hot Topics From the Tropics

7 Feb 2025 9:45 a.m. 11:15 a.m.
Champa Hall 304
SabineKaram Chair United StatesUniversity of Minnesota
SourabhSharma Chair IndiaVardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India

Session description:
This session will discuss important approaches and regional variations to common complications seen in topical conditions affecting the kidneys. With an emphasis on infection-related glomerulonephritis and heat stress nephropathy, these are important topics for all nephrologists working in these regions. Round table to discuss global differences, challenges and approaches to tropical diseases affecting the kidney. Presentation of YN Best Abstract Winners. 
Learning objectives:
Review approaches to tropical infections affecting the kidneys. Review the impact of global warming with  prevalence and recognition of heat stress nephropathy. Learn about the best research presented at WCN by young nephrologists. Describe regional differences in common tropical illnesses. Describe approaches to their recognition. Discuss regional differences in their management.

Time Session
9:45 a.m.
9:55 a.m.
Best Abstract Winner - Basic Science: miRNA Profiling of Urinary Exosomes for Predicting Renal Outcome After Acute Kidney Injury: A Pilot Study
YN-01
JaskiranKaur Oral Abstract Presenter Jaskiran265@gmail.comIndiaDepartment of Experimental Medicine and Biotechnology
9:55 a.m.
10:05 a.m.
Best Abstract Winner - Clinical Science: Randomised Controlled Trial Comparing Rituximab to Mycophenolate Mofetil in Children and Young Adults With Steroid-Dependent Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome
YN-02
AndreaAngeletti Oral Abstract Presenter andreaangeletti@gaslini.orgItaly
10:05 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
Q and A
YN-03
10:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Tropical Infections and the Kidney
YN-04
MythriShankar Speaker mythri.nish@gmail.comIndiaInstitute of Nephrourology
10:30 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
Challenges in the Tropics: When CKDu Becomes Less Unknown
YN-05
ErangaWijewickrama Speaker erangasw@gmail.comSri LankaFaculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
10:45 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
Roundtable Discussion
YN-06
BiancaDavidson Speaker bianca.davidson@gmail.comSouth AfricaGroote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town
ErangaWijewickrama Speaker erangasw@gmail.comSri LankaFaculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
MythriShankar Speaker mythri.nish@gmail.comIndiaInstitute of Nephrourology
SourabhSharma Speaker drsourabh05@gmail.comIndiaVardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India
VivekKumar Speaker enigma165@yahoo.co.inIndiaPostgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India