In line with the International Society of Nephrology (ISN)’s objective of extending nephrology into other disciplines, the series of Nexus Symposia - introduced in October 2006 - take an interdisciplinary approach to encourage participants to explore the interrelation between diseases and their manifestations with other specialists in related disciplines.

Focus on Chronic Allograft Dysfunction
The success of kidney transplantation has been limited by three major challenges: development of progressive chronic allograft dysfunction, the need to continue life-long immunosuppression to prevent rejection, and the development of post-transplant complications that is also related to continuous drug therapy.

The main focus of this Nexus Symposium is to present and discuss new developments in areas of pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of chronic allograft dysfunction.

The scientific program has been devised to address these complex issues, adopting the necessary multidisciplinary approach throughout plenary lectures, clinical, basic science and translational sessions and moderated discussions.