Recognizing excellence in kidney care
The ISN proudly presents awards and prizes to honor exceptional contributions to kidney care at the World Congress of Nephrology (WCN) and regional events throughout the year.
2026 ISN Awards – Honoring outstanding achievements
Join us in congratulating the winners of the 2026 ISN Awards:
- Ron T. Gansevoort – the Lillian Jean Kaplan International Prize for excellence and leadership in clinical or basic research in polycystic kidney disease
- John A. Kellum – the Bywaters Award for exceptional contributions to understanding acute kidney injury
- Vivekanand Jha – the Jean Hamburger Award for outstanding research in nephrology with a clinical emphasis
Please address any questions to the awards coordinator.
Lillian Jean Kaplan International Prize
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Jean Hamburger Award
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Bywaters Award
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