Season 6 Episode 1: Genetics for the Nephrologist (a sneak peek at the Genetics in Kidney Disease Curriculum)

Season 6 Episode 1: Genetics for the Nephrologist (a sneak peek at the Genetics in Kidney Disease Curriculum)

From Global Kidney Care Podcast Provided by ISN by Roberto Pecoits-Filho, Smeeta Sinha

January 13, 2026 · 54 min · Season 6 · Episode 1

About this episode

This episode provides a sneak peek into the Genetics in Kidney Disease Curriculum with a focus on nephrogenetics.

The International Society of Nephrology Education Working Group has undertaken the development of a comprehensive online program to advance understanding and education in this rapidly evolving field. The new curriculum ‘ Genetics in Kidney Disease ’ led by Drs. Becky Ma and Anuja Java, features a series of 11 recorded lectures covering key topics in nephrogenetics, together with roundtable-style panel discussions featuring leading experts on each topic for open conversations and deeper insights. This first episode of season six of the Global Kidney Care Podcast is a sneak peek at the first roundtable discussion on Genetics for the Nephrologist (monogenic, polygenic; testing methodology) with Drs. Amali Mallawaarachchi, Ali Gharavi, and Christie Thomas. To continue your education in Genetics in Kidney Disease, view the rest of the first module and the full curriculum here .

People in this episode

Hosts: Roberto Pecoits-Filho, Smeeta Sinha

Guests: Amali Mallawaarachchi, Ali Gharavi, Christie Thomas

Topics covered

  • genetics
  • nephrology
  • kidney disease
  • education
  • nephrogenetics

Keywords

  • genetics
  • kidney disease
  • nephrology
  • education
  • nephrogenetics
  • panel discussion
  • testing methodology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: International Society of Nephrology

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