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December 14, 2024

About the Canadian Association of Paediatric Nephrologists (CAPN)

CAPN is the organization for Canadian medical professionals trained in child and adolescent kidney disease diagnosis and management. We advance knowledge through participation in research studies. We educate through training programs accredited by the Royal College of Physicians of Canada. We advocate for the best clinical practices to treat patients with conditions of the kidneys and urinary tract, enabling them to reach their full potential. We are the Canadian Association of Paediatric Nephrologists. (Photo credit Kyle Pearce "Inukshuk Sunset", https://flic.kr/p/4D4wZv) Creative Commons License.

Canadian research in paediatric nephrology

Canadian pediatric nephrology researchers are world leaders in the investigation of the basic and clinical sciences involving childhood kidney diseases.

National pediatric nephology collaboration

CAPN is working throughout the year to develop initiatives that serve our community. We meet twice a year to discuss scientific, clinical, educational and advocacy issues that are important to the patients we help.

HEALTH RESOURCES

Supporting clinical excellence in the care of Canadian children with kidney disease.

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KIDNEY RESEARCH

Working to advance knowledge of kidney disease and health through clinical and basic science.

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TRAINING

Supporting Canadian Paediatric Nephrology Trainees through education, research and advocacy.

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Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the organizing committee, we are excited to welcome you to the 4th Toronto Complement Conference (TCC), which will be held in Toronto, ON on November 29 - 30, 2024.

Over the past two decades complement research has seen a breathtaking development, and progress related to complement-mediated diseases has resulted in life-transforming advancements in patient management. Nevertheless, research and clinical translation thereof are still only at their beginnings, and there is a tremendous opportunity for education and learning in the complement field. In response to this development, we launched the new international Toronto Complement Conference (TCC) in 2020, aiming to gather scientists, clinicians, and allied health professionals from North America and all over the world to discuss the latest topics in the complement field-in science and in the clinical arena.

For TCC 2024 we once again composed an exciting program with stellar faculty being internationally recognized for topics of great interest including TMA, C3G, and novel treatments. We are also offering an exciting event in the form of a Young Investigators Forum as well as the Pharma & Biotech Innovations Session where healthcare companies will have an opportunity to present their research and development in the complement space.

Welcome to TCC 2024 - we hope you will join use and enjoy the conference!

With our best wishes,

Christoph Licht and Chris Patriquin

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Patient CKD resources

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The Kidney Twin Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) tools were developed to help support children and adolescents living with CKD and kidney failure. The modules are available for the young child, older child and adolescent with chronic kidney disease, and contain a Facilitator Guide, Caregiver Guide, the module itself, and activity sheets to reinforce the concepts. The modules are free to use.

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Upcoming conferences

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About the Canadian Association of Paediatric Nephrologists

The Canadian Association of Paediatric Nephrologists is a non-profit professional organization of practicing paediatric kidney specialists in Canada. Our mandate is to promote our specialty, encourage trainees to pursue high standards of clinical, research and educational excellence, to discover and promote research in pediatric kidney health of the highest standard, and above all, to provide exemplary care for our patients living with kidney disease. To find out more, please contact us here.

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