Invitation to Attend
On behalf of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology’s President, the Scientific Program and Education Committee (SPEC) and the Local Organising Committee, we invite you to the 56th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology, to be held from 29th August to 2nd September 2020 in Hobart.
2020 Scientific Program Themes |
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Developmental Biology | General Nephrology – Other |
Experimental Immunology | Genetics |
Experimental Tubulointerstitial Disease | Haemodialysis – CKD-MBD/Anaemia/Adequacy |
General Nephrology – Acute kidney injury | Haemodialysis – Vascular Access |
General Nephrology – Epidemiology and Public Health | Haemodialysis – Other |
General Nephrology – Health Services Research | Interventional Nephrology |
General Nephrology – Glomerulonephritis | Paediatrics |
General Nephrology – Cardiovascular/Hypertension | Peritoneal Dialysis |
General Nephrology – Renal Genetics | Transplantation |
General Nephrology – Pregnancy associated |
The Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology
The Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology is a not-for profit organisation representing the interests of health professionals committed to the prevention and treatment of kidney disease.
Through the ANZSN, members support a range of research, education and clinical care initiatives to promote evidence based practice and quality outcomes for patients in Australia, New Zealand and our region.
Research
- Annual Scientific Meeting to bring clinicians and researchers together to share new knowledge and ideas
- Awards program to foster, support and recognise research excellence in the prevention and treatment of kidney disease
- Travel Grants program to enable clinicians and researchers to attend scientific meetings in Australia, New Zealand and overseas
- Funding support to the Asian Pacific Society of Nephrology for the production of the Nephrology Journal
Education
- Basic, Advanced and Update programs provide support to clinicians undertaking advanced training in nephrology and continuing medical education
- Advice on the educational content of the Haemodialysis Academy and the Peritoneal Dialysis Academy
- Supporting the Kidney School which provides access to lectures and webinars on nephrology
Clinical Care
- The Home Dialysis Conference and the Dialysis, Transplantation and Nephrology Workshop to provide forums for the exchange of knowledge on contemporary best practice
- Provision of advice and guidance to government, research partners, affiliated organisations and others on the development of patient care guidelines and quality indicators, particularly in the area of dialysis care
- Provision of regional education, training and advocacy to improve access to care and education for patients and clinicians in developing countries
For more information and to become a member click here
Committee Members
Local Organising Committee
- Dr Lisa Jeffs (chair)
Head of Department, RHH Nephrology
Staff Specialist in Nephrology
Royal Hobart Hospital - Professor Matthew Jose
Professor of Medicine, University of Tasmania
Consultant Nephrologist, Royal Hobart Hospital
Scientific Program and Education Committee
- Professor Francesco Ierino (Chair)
Director Of Nephrology, St Vincent’s Health - Dr Lisa Jeffs (Chair of LOC 2020)
- Dr Carolyn Clark
- Dr Wai Lim
- Dr Robert MacGinley
- Dr Andrew Mallett
- Professor Jacqueline Phillips
- A/Professor Gopi Rangan
- A/Professor Greg Tesch
- Dr Peter Trnka
- A/Professor Angela Webster
- Dr Muh Geot Wong
Participating in the ASM
Participation is open to all persons interested in nephrology. Professionals from a range of fields will be attending the ASM including:
- Nephrologists
- Senior scientists
- Trainees in nephrology
- Scientists undertaking higher degrees
- Allied health professionals