April 25, 2025

Our biweekly update keeps you informed on our network projects and initiatives! Below are a few highlights. Make sure to check out the latest issue below.

Can-SOLVE CKD at the Canadian Society of Nephrology AGM 2025

The Can-SOLVE CKD Network will be at the Canadian Society of Nephrology (CSN) Annual General Meeting, from May 7–9 in Vancouver, BC. Our activities will include in-person meetings for the Patient Governance Council (PGC) and the Indigenous Peoples’ Engagement and Research Council (IPERC), providing meaningful opportunities to connect and collaborate.

We’ll also be showcasing current research from Can-SOLVE CKD at CSN. Make sure to attend one of the poster viewing sessions on Thursday, May 8, from 3 p.m. – 4:25 p.m. and Friday, May 9, from 10 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.

Come visit Can-SOLVE CKD at our information table outside the exhibition hall and grab some network merch and materials!

CNTN Research Symposium virtual registration available

The Canadian Nephrology Trials Network (CNTN) is excited to be part of the upcoming Canadian Society of Nephrology (CSN) AGM pre-course in Vancouver. Join us for the CNTN Research Symposium on Wednesday, May 7 from 7:30 a.m. –11:30 a.m. PST to hear research updates, learn what’s ahead for CNTN, and find out how you can get involved. The event will include research presentations.

Don’t forget to stop by the Can-SOLVE CKD/CNTN information table and get some CNTN promotional material.

The hybrid event is open for registration — we hope to see you there!

Joint Symposium highlights home hemodialysis experiences

The CANA/Can-SOLVE CKD/CSN Joint Symposium takes place on Friday, May 8 from 1:30 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. PST during the Canadian Society of Nephrology AGM in Vancouver. The session, titled “Finding Our Way Home: Navigating Barriers in Home Dialysis”, will include presentations from Drs. Peter Blake and Raj Mehrotra, offering Canadian and U.S. health system perspectives. The session will also include a fireside chat.

The symposium is a joint presentation of Can-SOLVE CKD, the Canadian Association of Nephrology Administrators, and the Canadian Society of Nephrology.