BAPN

This account is now archived.

For more information about the British Association for Paediatric Nephrology visit our website:

[BAPN @BAPNnephrology]

Following feedback from our members and a review by our governing body, we will not be posting on X for the foreseeable future.

Read the statement: https://t.co/8xcy196Air

[BAPN @BAPNnephrology]

Congratulations to last night’s award winners at the UK Paediatric Kidney Conference:
🏆 Best poster: Sophie Dowsett
🏆 Best flash abstract presentation: Dermot Wildes
🏆 Best oral abstract presentation: Nadine Clark

Excellent work across the paediatric kidney community!!

[The RPSG @TheRPSG]

@ukkidney @pnnguk - An exciting meeting and great to have to see such enthusiastic colleagues/ collaborators at UK Paediatric Conference (2026)

#RPSG #paediatricnephrology #childrenandyoungpeople #researchsymposia

[BAPN @BAPNnephrology]

🌟The Lesley Rees Memorial Lecture - A highlight from day one of the UK Paediatric Kidney Conference🌟

The engaging day brought together colleagues from the BAPN and the Paediatric Nephrology Nurses Group for some great sessions & networking

[Stephen Marks @kidskidneymarks]

@RukshanaShroff our @IPNA_PedNeph President gave a stunning talk on the global perspective of the medical and therapeutics needs for paediatric CKD with the Lesley Rees Memorial Annual Lecture at UK Paediatric Kidney Conference 2026 @BAPNnephrology @UKKidney

[BAPN @BAPNnephrology]

🌟 Strong opening day at the UK Paediatric Kidney Conference!

Great sessions plus lively posters, networking & brilliant multi-professional engagement throughout the day.

Thanks to our sponsors & the UKKA Events Team 🙌

Roll on Day 2 & continuing the conversation at #UKKW26

[The UK Kidney Association @UKKidney]

🧬 Rare kidney disease causes almost all childhood kidney failure, yet many children face delays accessing new therapies.

In 2026, RaDaR will launch a CKD of unknown aetiology Rare Disease Group to help more children join future clinical trials.

#RareKidneyDisease

[The UK Kidney Association @UKKidney]

📢 The updated #UKKW26 programme is now live!
✔ Session & presentation titles
✔ Confirmed speakers
✔ Key themes
✔ Timings & locations

Start planning your conference schedule today.
🔍 View programme: https://t.co/0RVYAmiqsN

#Nephrology #KidneyCare #MedicalConference

[BAPN @BAPNnephrology]

BAPN Members are UKKA Members - if you have an active membership, please check that your account has been connected so you can continue to access discounts, news, guidance, Committees, SIGs and other groups.

[The UK Kidney Association @UKKidney]

🔔 UKKA has moved to a new membership system: SheepCRM.

All active members must reconnect using the email linked to their membership to manage details, groups, events & more.

This upgrade is to better support our members & community.

👉 Connect now: https://t.co/8ddXyN4DMA

[BAPN @BAPNnephrology]

Registration for the UK Paediatric Kidney Conference 2026 (January) has closed earlier than planned due to high demand.

If you were hoping to attend, you can still join the reserve list to be notified if places become available.

https://t.co/RkQaKpycw9

[BAPN @BAPNnephrology]

📢 Abstracts close TONIGHT!📢

Submit your work for the UK Paediatric Kidney Conference 2026 (29–30 January) - a key meeting for everyone involved in paediatric kidney care.

🕘 Deadline: 11:59pm tonight (1 November)
🔗 https://t.co/A4eqoXtHsF

[BAPN @BAPNnephrology]

🚨 Final call! 🚨

Abstract submissions for the UK Paediatric Kidney Conference 2026 close at 11:59pm tomorrow night (1 November).

Share your work, cases & innovations that can improve care for children & young people with kidney disease.

🔗 https://t.co/A4eqoXtHsF

[The UK Kidney Association @UKKidney]

⚠️ 1 WEEK LEFT!
Submit your BAPN abstracts for the UK Paediatric Kidney Conference 2026 by 1 Nov 2025 🗓️

Join colleagues from across #paediatric #nephrology for 2 days of learning, collaboration & innovation.

🎟️ Early bird registration also opens 1 Nov!
https://t.co/gNZFaQ41nO

[Stephen Marks @kidskidneymarks]

Well done to Connie Burns from @GoshRenal and DRIVE funded by @GOSHCharity for her excellent oral presentation on her PhD work on machine learning to predict outcomes in paediatric solid organ transplantation #ESPN2025

[🏥 Alder Hey 💙 @AlderHey]

.@Kidney_Research & @lifearc1 want to enable researchers to undertake kidney research that could change the future for children & families. Grant applications are now open until 18th June 2025. Could you or your team make a difference? See more: https://t.co/s8o2g05ymR #research

[Kidney Research UK @Kidney_Research]

Do you want to transform the future of paediatric and rare kidney disease?

We welcome research proposals aligned to advancing our understanding, diagnosis, or treatment of paediatric and rare kidney conditions.

If you are committed to changing the future for children and families affected by paediatric and rare kidney conditions, we want to hear from you.

For more information and to apply, click here: https://t.co/9B3Vqq93el

[BAPN @BAPNnephrology]

'Priorities in Paediatric AKI'

Alder Hey Children’s Hospital hosts this collaborative & interdisciplinary day focused on advancing care & setting priorities in paediatric Acute AKI.

🎯Healthcare professionals, researchers, charities
🎫Register for free: https://t.co/MlDHUA1dAl

[The UK Kidney Association @UKKidney]

Registration for the largest meeting of the UK kidney community ends 23:59 tomorrow!🔔

🎓Claim 14 CPD points & enjoy multi-professional learning across clinical care, quality improvement, innovation, service delivery & more.

Are you registered? #UKKW25
👉https://t.co/c0bO3L2geT

[BAPN @BAPNnephrology]

Prescribing in Chronic Kidney Disease 2025: APPM Formulary Supplement 💊

The new supplement offers extra support for managing CKD in palliative care.

🚦100+ drugs have each been rated by kidney function impact: Green, Amber & Red.

Find out more: https://t.co/S1e4D6UOzk

[BAPN @BAPNnephrology]

🔔Building a 'UK Kidney Ecosystem' Update 🔔

We've successfully scoped all sites & are now engaging with local paediatric units to secure research nursing support, set to be in place by Sept 2025 🙌

Read more about progress of this innovative initiative: https://t.co/R75zyKZZQG

[BAPN @BAPNnephrology]

👏 Great turnout for 2025 Paediatric Nephrology GRID Training!

2 full days of expert-led sessions - from antenatal counselling & clinical law to renal nutrition, transition & global health.

Thanks to all who came & to Dr Shuman Haq @Riggy68.
Also ft our youngest delegate! 👶