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International Society of Glomerular Disease @isgd.bsky.social · 5d

PARASOL Project is expanding focus to include biomarkers & endpoints in APOL1 kidney disease and primary MN as well as FSGS. Learn more: eu1.hubs.ly/H0nr8Lv0
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PARASOL Project Expands Focus to APOL1, Membranous Nephropathy

PARASOL Project expands to focus on APOL1 kidney disease and primary membranous nephropathy, aiming to improve clinical trial endpoints for these conditions.

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Tobias_B_Huber @tobias-b-huber.bsky.social · 9d

Hamburg News: Study by Jan Czogalla & @puellesv.bsky.social & collaborators introduces a metabolically enhanced buffer + perfusion technique - opening a new avenue for kidney transplant organ preservation. @isgd.bsky.social

JCI insight @insight.jci.org · 9d

A technical advance in the field of organ transplantation!

@tobias-b-huber.bsky.social & team develop a metabolite-enhanced perfusion solution that improves kidney transplant viability, testing it across various species, including humans:
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International Society of Glomerular Disease @isgd.bsky.social · 13d

Today on C3G Awareness Day, we spotlight our SEISMIC initiative where ISGD, NephCure, and CompCure convened leading experts at the SEISMIC summit to advance C3G diagnosis and treatment. Watch the highlights:
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#C3GAwarenessDay #C3G #ISGD #NephCure #CompCure

SEISMIC Film 1 - Strong foundation for critical actions to improve outcomes in C3G and IC-MPGN

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International Society of Glomerular Disease @isgd.bsky.social · 13d

On this #C3GAwarenessDay, check out:
📺 Hot Topics in GN Online Symposium with the Indian Society of Nephrology: www.youtube.com/live/E0PnEj8...
🔊 Latest GN in 10 Podcast w/Carla Nester, focusing on C3G and complement-mediated diseases: www.is-gd.org/podcast

#C3G #GlomerularDisease #ISGD

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International Society of Glomerular Disease @isgd.bsky.social · 13d

Today is #C3GAwarenessDay! At ISGD, we stand with people living with this rare kidney disease. As a medical society for #GlomerularDisease experts, we're committed to raising awareness and moving the science forward to bring more hope and solutions to the C3G community. #C3G #ISGD

Dark Teal background with white circle in middle with yellow border. In the circle it says C3G Awareness Day. Under the circle there is a hashtag #C3GAwarenessDay, and the text Every rare kidney disease deserves to be seen.

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International Society of Glomerular Disease @isgd.bsky.social · 21d

Calling all ESPN Attendees! 🚀 Announcing Time To Train: Clinical Trials Bootcamp for Investigator Training. Empowering nephrologists to lead groundbreaking trials in kidney disease. Join us, for hands-on training & mentorship: www.is-gd.org/time-to-trai... #TimeToTrain #ESPN2025

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International Society of Glomerular Disease @isgd.bsky.social · Sep 3

We’re thrilled to be in Toronto presenting a Glomerular Disease Preceptorship in partnership with @sickkidsto.bsky.social and @utoronto.ca — Thanks to Christoph Licht and Heather Reich for organizing this outstanding program!

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International Society of Glomerular Disease @isgd.bsky.social · Jul 25

ISGD was at #NephCureHillDay2025 yesterday advocating for the New Era Act, maintaing current NIH funding and preserving the NIDDK. The act aims to advance #GlomerularDisease research and treatments. Learn more: nephcure.org/get-involved...

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International Society of Glomerular Disease @isgd.bsky.social · Jul 19

Day 2 of SEISMIC ✅ Participants agreed on strategies for quicker and more precise diagnosis, aiming for disease-modifying therapies as the primary treatment. Stay tuned for our summary paper and workgroup developments. As Dr. Carla Nester said, “Get ready for SEISMIC change.” 🌋

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International Society of Glomerular Disease @isgd.bsky.social · Jul 18

Day 1️⃣ of the SEISMIC C3G and IC-MPGN focused on improving the future for those affected by C3G and IC-MPGN. Highlights include the urgency to accelerate diagnosis and treatment, alongside the significance of biomarkers and centers of excellence. Today's insights were powerful💥.

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International Society of Glomerular Disease @isgd.bsky.social · Jul 17

🌋The SEISMIC meeting has ignited at our kickoff dinner. Tomorrow we will begin discussions on important issues in the shifting C3G and IC-MPGN landscape.
#GlomerularDisease #C3G #ICMPGN #SEISMIC

International Society of Glomerular Disease @isgd.bsky.social · Jul 14

🎙️World-renowned complement expert Carla Nester joins Koyal Jain and @kdjhaveri.bsky.social on GN in Ten to talk C3G and all things complement-mediated kidney disease share.transistor.fm/s/67f1e0de

🔜 More C3G insights on the way after this week's SEISMIC summit is-gd.org/seismic-summit

Episode 9: Carla Nester on C3 Glomerulopathy and Complement-Mediated Diseases | GN in Ten | Episode 9

In this episode, world-renowned complement expert Carla Nester (University of Iowa) joins Koyal and Kenar to discuss the state of the art in C3 glomerulopathy and other complement-mediated kidney dise...

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International Society of Glomerular Disease @isgd.bsky.social · Jul 1

Check out all the abstracts from last month's #PodocyteConference karger.com/gdz/article/... and stay tuned for publication of the full meeting report! @tobias-b-huber.bsky.social @ksusztak.bsky.social @genetickidneydoc.bsky.social @dukekidney.bsky.social

A scientist presenting her research poster at the 15th International Podocyte Conference

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Jarcy Zee @jarcyzphd.bsky.social · Jun 30

Want to become a pro in statistical analysis? Know someone who might be interested in Biostatistics graduate programs? 📈🧮🖥️🎓 Share and come to the @upenn.edu @dbei-upenn.bsky.social Open House on 9/12/25. Registration is *free* and you could even win some swag! www.med.upenn.edu/ggeb/biostat...

Flyer from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Graduate Group in Epidemiology and Biostatistics advertising a Virtual Open House on Graduate Programs in Biostatistics. Date: September 12, 2025, Time: 11am-3pm ET. Learn about MD and PhD Biostatistics programs, hear research talks by faculty and students, chat with current students, ask questions, and win prizes! Find more information at https://www.med.upenn.edu/ggeb/biostatisticsopenhouse2025.html and register for free.

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Simone Sanna-Cherchi 🧬 @genetickidneydoc.bsky.social · Jun 27

Nice video! From the 15th #PodocyteConference in #Hamburg
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#FSGS #rFSGS #APOL1 #NephSky #MedSky

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15th International Podocyte Conference & ISGD Meeting 2025 Highlights

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Simone Sanna-Cherchi 🧬 @genetickidneydoc.bsky.social · Jun 19

It truly was an amazing conference!
#podocyteconference #Medsky #Nephsky #Skyneph #FSGS #rFSGS #APOL1
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Michael Merchant @mikemerchant.bsky.social · Jun 19

The podocyte conference in Hamburg was outstanding at all levels- science, innovation, speakers and venue. Many thanks to the organizers and to Hamburg, Germany for providing the perfect destination for an international meeting focusing on podocytes and on glomerular disease.

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Michael Merchant @mikemerchant.bsky.social · Jun 19

The podocyte conference in Hamburg was outstanding at all levels- science, innovation, speakers and venue. Many thanks to the organizers and to Hamburg, Germany for providing the perfect destination for an international meeting focusing on podocytes and on glomerular disease.

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Simone Sanna-Cherchi 🧬 @genetickidneydoc.bsky.social · Jun 20

At the #PodocyteConference you don’t meet only great scientists, but also interesting personalities, like Brian Kennedy, 4-times Grammy award winner and patient advocate. With Matt Sampson & Elena Martinelli
#NephSky #SkyNeph
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#FSGS #rFSGS #APOL1
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International Society of Glomerular Disease @isgd.bsky.social · Jun 20

Gracias @gabyneph.bsky.social!!!!

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International Society of Glomerular Disease @isgd.bsky.social · Jun 20

Huge shoutout and thank you to our dynamic Podocyte Social Media Team - Gabriela Amador Reyes and António Da Silva Inácio. They kept our community buzzing with constant updates and important insights! #PodocyteConference #ISGD

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International Society of Glomerular Disease @isgd.bsky.social · Jun 18

🎉 Thank you for joining us in Hamburg at the 15th International #PodocyteConference and inaugural ISGD Meeting! 🐙 Nearly 500 participants, outstanding science, and electrifying connections among the glomerular disease and kidney health community. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6wowm4Zgag

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Simone Sanna-Cherchi 🧬 @genetickidneydoc.bsky.social · Jun 17

More from the #podocyte2025 with @kidneyomicsamps.bsky.social and Laura Mariani
#podocyte #hamburg #FSGS #rFSGS #genetics #Nephsky #Medsky #Skyneph
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International Society of Glomerular Disease @isgd.bsky.social · Jun 13

Meet our distinguished international and multidisciplinary leadership and team of ISGD COE-GD Evaluators! They are ready to move GD care forward. Read our full press release here 👉 bit.ly/COE-GD #ISGD #GlomerularDisease #COEGD #CentersOfExcellence

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International Society of Glomerular Disease @isgd.bsky.social · Jun 13

Exciting news! 🌟 The ISGD Centers of Excellence in Glomerular Disease (COE-GD) criteria have been finalized after 2+ years of meticulous work. Read our full press release here and learn about our commitment to advance GD care, research, and advocacy! 👉 bit.ly/COE-GD #ISGD #GlomerularDisease #COEGD

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International Society of Glomerular Disease @isgd.bsky.social · Jun 13

💫 KEYNOTE LECTURE 💫
Prof. @KretzlerM brilliant lecture! 🔥 Retrieving disease information to get back to patients through the NEPTUNE Network 🎯 Full circle 1999-2025 🔄 #PodocyteConference 🐙
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