Slovak Nephrological Society

slovak society of nephrology(ssn) has 334 members, from among them about 200 nephrologists. The Society organizes every year a national congress. Moreover, at least two topic-oriented symposia with invited outstanding distinguished personalities are organized every year. Slovak nephrologists appreciate the possibility to participate at Winter and Summer School. Research activities are concentrated to three working groups. The group of pediatric nephrologists is very active in maintaining international cooperation and using research grants. It established National Registry of Dialyzed and Transplanted Children and since 2003 the annual incidence and prevalence of renal replacement therapy and transplantation activity has been published yearly. The group engaged in experimental nephrology has international cooperation for a long time, especially with University of Wuerzburg and with neighbouring countries. The third group is focused on clinical nephrology, namely on the problems of bone and mineral disorders (vitamin D, calcium homeostasis regulation), diabetic nephropathy, cardiovascular risk factors in patients with early stages of CKD. This group is carrying out several national grants and participated in several clinical trials. In the future, it will be very helpful to connect institutions with the similar research aims in order to prepare or attach to project or clinical study. The society represents a wide international network and provides an efficient platform for timely scientific exchange, debate and dissemination between healthcare professionals around the world. It is also dedicated to addressing the disparity between the developing and developed worlds in the research, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of kidney disease. It also strives to advance nephrology worldwide through the help of its membership, Publications, Meetings, The ssn continues to develop and consolidate several programs, initiatives  and partnerships that will help to further deliver on its two overarching goals i.e; reducing the incidence and impact of kidney disease worldwide.