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About the Hosts

Singapore Society of Nephrology

The Singapore Society of Nephrology consists of like-minded clinicians and researchers specialising in the care of patients with kidney diseases. The society also includes the nursing renal chapter.

The VISION of SSN
Optimising and leading the holistic care of patients with kidney diseases

The MISSION OF SSN

1. Advancement of knowledge and practice concerning nephrology
2. Promotion of research in all areas related to the kidney including renal supportive therapies and transplantation  
3. Upholding the quality of care and standards in the management of kidney diseases
4. Collaborate with international and regional societies interested in Nephrology

Asian Renal Association

The Asian Renal Association is supported by member societies of nephrology in Asia to promote education and collaboration. The ARA-Asian Nephrology Conference (ARA-ANC) ANC is a direct descendant of the "Asian Colloquium in Nephrology" which was established in 1974, and had great achievement during the past years. The purpose of this meeting is to extend the collaboration between the nephrologists in the Asian countries and to enhance the quality of care for kidney disease patients. The first meeting was held in 2015 Kaohsiung city. The second meeting was held in Ningxia, China.

State-of-the-art-Nephrology Course (SOTANC) Nursing

The State-of-the-art-Nephrology Course (SOTANC) was first organised by the Kidney Dialysis Foundation (KDF) in 1997 as a comprehensive refresher course targeted at nephrologists and physicians in the Asia-Pacific Region. The SSN was a co-organiser in the 1997, 1999 and 2006 courses. In 2008, Singapore Society of Nephrology (SSN) took over the reins of organising the course, with KDF as co-organiser and SOTANC Nursing course was also introduced in the same year.

The SOTANC Nursing course was scheduled biennially organised by SSN Nursing Chapter and co-organised by National Kidney Foundation, Singapore. The committee believes that a sound educational programme is vital to develop, maintain, and augment competence in nursing practice.