26 November 2026 - Amsterdam

First International Kidnie Symposium

Collaborating for cures

26 November 2026 - Amsterdam

First International Kidnie Symposium

Collaborating for cures

26 November 2026 - Amsterdam

First International Kidnie Symposium

Collaborating for cures

On 26 November, researchers, clinicians and partners from the Netherlands and abroad come together at Amsterdam UMC to shape the future of paediatric kidney research and care.

Thursday 26 November 2026 · 13.00–17.30 (CET)
Followed by drinks
Costerzaal, Amsterdam UMC, location AMC
Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam-Zuidoost
Reserve your placeRegistration is now open · places are limited.
Hosted byAmsterdam UMC
Professor Elena Levtchenko

We are proud to launch the First International Kidnie Symposium. We invite researchers at every stage of their careers to discover the latest developments, connect with colleagues and work together on the breakthroughs that could change paediatric kidney research and care.

Professor Elena Levtchenko
Professor Elena Levtchenko
AUMC
Programme highlights

What to expect on 26 November

Keynote

Keynote by Professor Moin Saleem

Professor Moin Saleem, Professor of Paediatric Renal Medicine at the University of Bristol and co-founder and Chief Scientific Advisor of Purespring Therapeutics, will open the symposium. His keynote will explore how insights into the mechanisms behind kidney disease can be translated into potential new treatments.
Professor Moin Saleem
Research updates

Updates from the Kidnie Moonshots

The four Kidnie Moonshot teams will share the latest progress within their research programmes:

  • Moonshot 1Cure
    Making real cures for paediatric kidney diseases a reality: intervening early and developing treatments that can prevent or repair disease.
  • Moonshot 2Care
    Making treatment easier and less burdensome for children with chronic kidney disease.
  • Moonshot 3Transplant Care
    Personalising transplant care to improve outcomes and quality of life.
  • Moonshot 4Slowing Disease Progression
    Slowing the progression of chronic kidney disease in children to prevent long-term kidney failure.

Together, these programmes address different stages of kidney disease and care throughout a child's life.

Speakers for the Moonshot updates will be announced.

Working session

Help shape the Kidnie Biobank

During an interactive working session, participants will help shape the development of the Kidnie Biobank. This shared research resource will support Kidnie studies and collaborations in the years ahead.
Young Investigator Award

Young researchers take the stage

Early-career researchers will present their work and compete for the first Kidnie Young Investigator Award. Want to present your work? The full programme and abstract submission details will be published on this website in September 2026.
Who should attend?

For everyone advancing paediatric kidney research

The symposium is open to everyone working in paediatric nephrology and related fields.

PhD candidatesPostdoctoral researchersSenior researchersCliniciansHealthcare professionalsResearch partnersOrganisationsIndustryStart-up companiesFundersFuture collaborators
Register for the symposium

Reserve your place

Registration is now open. Places are limited.

22 participants already registered

You will complete your registration via Atleta, our registration platform. Registration is confirmed once you receive a confirmation email.

Questions? Email us at hallo@kidnie.nl.

For the next generation kidneys
For the next generation kidneys