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| Professor Peter Kerr |
Led by Professor Peter Kerr, Monash University and recently
appointed Head of Rural Health at Monash University Professor Robyn Langham, a
group of Melbourne nephrologists bid for the 2019 congress.
“In the same way as cities bid to host the Olympics or World
Cup, Melbourne competed against other Australian and international cities to
host this high profile event,” said Professor Kerr, who is also Director of
Nephrology at Monash Health and Editor in Chief of Nephrology.
Last held in Australia (in Sydney) in 1998, recent congresses
have been in Cape Town, Hong Kong and Vancouver with up to 6000 conference
participants.
“In choosing Melbourne, the International Society ofNephrology (ISN) cited the city’s excellent facilities, well located hotels and
public transport, along with the high profile of Australian nephrology clinical
practice, education and research.”
“Australian nephrology has always held a prominent position internationally
and this congress will further cement our place,” added Professor Kerr.
“Over the next 3 years we intend to put together a strong
program, not only showcasing nephrology but also Melbourne.”
While a forum to advance physician education and support the
development of clinical research into kidney disease, the WCN is also an ideal
opportunity to increase public awareness of kidney health.
