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The 15th International Congress on Renal Nutrition and Metabolism
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The 15th International Congress on Renal Nutrition and Metabolism Dear JREN Reader, It is our great pleasure to invite your participation in the upcoming 15th International Congress on Renal Nutrition and Metabolism (ICRNM) in Lausanne, Switzerland, May 25 to 28, 2010 (www.isrnm-lausanne2010.org). Building on the extraordinary success of the 14th ICRNM in Marseille in 2008, with more than 500 attendees and 200 abstracts, we are confident that the forthcoming Congress will be even more scientifically rewarding. This particular meeting is one of the most important scientific activities of the International Society of Renal Nutrition and Metabolism (ISRNM). It is dedicated to disseminating the latest advances in the field of nutrition and metabolism as they relate to patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The local Organizing Committee in Lausanne, led by Dr. Teta and colleagues, has made significant efforts to assemble an outstanding scientific program, which will include 15 scientific sessions, 8 symposia, 6 free communication sessions, 2 poster sessions, and 1 multidisciplinary workshop. These sessions will cover a wide range of topics, including but not limited to the prevention and early treatment of protein-energy wasting, the management of anorexia in patients on maintenance dialysis, inflammation and insulin resistance as emerging metabolic derangements in CKD, new developments in calcium and phosphate metabolism, and dyslipidemia in CKD. In addition, this Congress will focus on specific nutritional issues that were not covered in detail previously, but are of great relevance to CKD patients, e.g., vitamins and trace elements in kidney
Address reprint requests to Alp Ikizler, MD, Division of Nephrology, S-3223 MCN, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1161 21st Ave. South and Garland, Nashville, TN 37232-2372.
E-mail: [email protected]. Ó 2010 by the National Kidney Foundation, Inc. All rights reserved. 1051-2276/10/2002-0002$36.00/0 doi:10.1053/j.jrn.2010.01.039
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disease, the role of salt intake in hypertension, the significance of uric acid in diabetic nephropathy, and the nutritional management of nephrolithiasis. Dedicated sessions are planned for peritoneal dialysis, metabolic and nutritional considerations in transplantation, and the effects of dialysis techniques and kidney transplantation on growth and metabolism in children. Finally, obesity and the role of adipokines in kidney disease will be discussed in depth. More than 60 scientific lectures will be delivered by highly accomplished experts in the field. A unique aspect of the upcoming Congress involves its endorsements from the major societies in nephrology, which should further increase the visibility of this Congress. These endorsements have resulted in special symposia within the Congress. The first event, scheduled on May 25, is sponsored by the International Olympic Committee, and will be covered extensively by the media. This opening symposium of ICRNM 2010, titled ‘‘Sports and the Kidney,’’ will focus on specific aspects of sports competition in terms of renal issues such as electrolyte disturbances and supplement use. A top sports competitor has been invited to share his or her perspective as a case testimonial. The second event is scheduled for May 28 as the concluding symposium of the Congress, and will be a Joint Symposium of the International Society of Nephrology and the ISRNM. This symposium, ‘‘Exercise in Patients With CKD,’’ will feature presentations from the current presidents of the International Society of Nephrology and the ISRNM, Drs. Feehally and Ikizler, respectively. Because the 15th ICRNM will highlight sports and exercise, the city of Lausanne offers the perfect setting, with its designation as the Olympic Capital, hosting the International Olympic Committee, its museum, and many international sports federations. The Organizing Committee of ICRNM 2010 is expecting more than 700 participants, including renal physicians, dieticians, and scientists interested in nutrition and metabolism. Multiple pharmaceutical and biomedical companies have Journal of Renal Nutrition, Vol 20, No 2 (March), 2010: pp 66–67
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committed themselves to supporting this Congress. The number of abstracts submitted has already surpassed those in previous meetings, and reflects the ever-expanding interest in nutrition and metabolism in kidney disease. The Organizing Committee has adjusted registration fees to allow for maximum participation in this unique event, demonstrating its commitment to promulgating the most recent advances among the largest possible audience. We hope that this will stimulate JREN readers not only to register for the Congress, but to join the ISRNM as new members. Along with an exceptional scientific program, Lausanne will provide a very pleasant venue for attendees. The city is located in the western French-speaking part of Switzerland, along the shores of Lake Geneva, which forms the border with France. In 2007, the Lavaux Region, adjacent to Lausanne, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the strength of its extraordinary scenery, with spectacular terraces and vineyards overlooking the lake and the Alps. Participants
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at the Congress will have a chance to admire the unique beauty of this landscape by joining the Evening and Dining Boat Tour (May 26). Indisputable evidence has emerged regarding the paramount importance of nutrition and metabolism in the global care of patients with kidney disease. Along with recent developments in medical science and technology, numerous other advances have occurred in this field. The 15th ICRNM represents an unparalleled opportunity for communicating this scientific information to a group of individuals highly dedicated to the care of patients with kidney disease. We kindly invite you to participate in this outstanding event, and we look forward to hosting you in Lausanne very soon. With best regards, T. Alp Ikizler, MD President, ISRNM Daniel Teta, MD, PhD President, 15th ICRNM 2010
The 15th International Congress on Renal Nutrition and Metabolism Dear JREN Reader, It is our great pleasure to invite your participation in the upcoming 15th International Congress on Renal Nutrition and Metabolism (ICRNM) in Lausanne, Switzerland, May 25 to 28, 2010 (www.isrnm-lausanne2010.org). Building on the extraordinary success of the 14th ICRNM in Marseille in 2008, with more than 500 attendees and 200 abstracts, we are confident that the forthcoming Congress will be even more scientifically rewarding. This particular meeting is one of the most important scientific activities of the International Society of Renal Nutrition and Metabolism (ISRNM). It is dedicated to disseminating the latest advances in the field of nutrition and metabolism as they relate to patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The local Organizing Committee in Lausanne, led by Dr. Teta and colleagues, has made significant efforts to assemble an outstanding scientific program, which will include 15 scientific sessions, 8 symposia, 6 free communication sessions, 2 poster sessions, and 1 multidisciplinary workshop. These sessions will cover a wide range of topics, including but not limited to the prevention and early treatment of protein-energy wasting, the management of anorexia in patients on maintenance dialysis, inflammation and insulin resistance as emerging metabolic derangements in CKD, new developments in calcium and phosphate metabolism, and dyslipidemia in CKD. In addition, this Congress will focus on specific nutritional issues that were not covered in detail previously, but are of great relevance to CKD patients, e.g., vitamins and trace elements in kidney
Address reprint requests to Alp Ikizler, MD, Division of Nephrology, S-3223 MCN, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1161 21st Ave. South and Garland, Nashville, TN 37232-2372.
E-mail: [email protected]. Ó 2010 by the National Kidney Foundation, Inc. All rights reserved. 1051-2276/10/2002-0002$36.00/0 doi:10.1053/j.jrn.2010.01.039
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disease, the role of salt intake in hypertension, the significance of uric acid in diabetic nephropathy, and the nutritional management of nephrolithiasis. Dedicated sessions are planned for peritoneal dialysis, metabolic and nutritional considerations in transplantation, and the effects of dialysis techniques and kidney transplantation on growth and metabolism in children. Finally, obesity and the role of adipokines in kidney disease will be discussed in depth. More than 60 scientific lectures will be delivered by highly accomplished experts in the field. A unique aspect of the upcoming Congress involves its endorsements from the major societies in nephrology, which should further increase the visibility of this Congress. These endorsements have resulted in special symposia within the Congress. The first event, scheduled on May 25, is sponsored by the International Olympic Committee, and will be covered extensively by the media. This opening symposium of ICRNM 2010, titled ‘‘Sports and the Kidney,’’ will focus on specific aspects of sports competition in terms of renal issues such as electrolyte disturbances and supplement use. A top sports competitor has been invited to share his or her perspective as a case testimonial. The second event is scheduled for May 28 as the concluding symposium of the Congress, and will be a Joint Symposium of the International Society of Nephrology and the ISRNM. This symposium, ‘‘Exercise in Patients With CKD,’’ will feature presentations from the current presidents of the International Society of Nephrology and the ISRNM, Drs. Feehally and Ikizler, respectively. Because the 15th ICRNM will highlight sports and exercise, the city of Lausanne offers the perfect setting, with its designation as the Olympic Capital, hosting the International Olympic Committee, its museum, and many international sports federations. The Organizing Committee of ICRNM 2010 is expecting more than 700 participants, including renal physicians, dieticians, and scientists interested in nutrition and metabolism. Multiple pharmaceutical and biomedical companies have Journal of Renal Nutrition, Vol 20, No 2 (March), 2010: pp 66–67
15TH ICRNM
committed themselves to supporting this Congress. The number of abstracts submitted has already surpassed those in previous meetings, and reflects the ever-expanding interest in nutrition and metabolism in kidney disease. The Organizing Committee has adjusted registration fees to allow for maximum participation in this unique event, demonstrating its commitment to promulgating the most recent advances among the largest possible audience. We hope that this will stimulate JREN readers not only to register for the Congress, but to join the ISRNM as new members. Along with an exceptional scientific program, Lausanne will provide a very pleasant venue for attendees. The city is located in the western French-speaking part of Switzerland, along the shores of Lake Geneva, which forms the border with France. In 2007, the Lavaux Region, adjacent to Lausanne, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the strength of its extraordinary scenery, with spectacular terraces and vineyards overlooking the lake and the Alps. Participants
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at the Congress will have a chance to admire the unique beauty of this landscape by joining the Evening and Dining Boat Tour (May 26). Indisputable evidence has emerged regarding the paramount importance of nutrition and metabolism in the global care of patients with kidney disease. Along with recent developments in medical science and technology, numerous other advances have occurred in this field. The 15th ICRNM represents an unparalleled opportunity for communicating this scientific information to a group of individuals highly dedicated to the care of patients with kidney disease. We kindly invite you to participate in this outstanding event, and we look forward to hosting you in Lausanne very soon. With best regards, T. Alp Ikizler, MD President, ISRNM Daniel Teta, MD, PhD President, 15th ICRNM 2010