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ISGD PEDIATRIC CLINICAL TRIALS BOOTCAMP 2.0

September 29, 2025
Bordeaux, France

EVENT INTRODUCTION

The landscape of kidney disease treatment is evolving rapidly, with innovative therapies entering clinical phases at an unprecedented pace. However, the growth of the clinical research workforce has not kept pace with the volume of trials requiring qualified investigators. The need for a sustainable pipeline of trial-ready sites with highly trained nephrologist-investigators has never been more urgent.
This bootcamp addresses that gap directly by providing practical training, mentorship access, and networking opportunities for pediatric nephrologists, fellows and beyond. A wave of clinical trials is on the horizon, and ISGD — in partnership with ESPN — is equipping the next generation of pediatric trialists with the tools, connections, and confidence to ride it.

MEET THE BOOTCAMP FACULTY

Distinguished pediatric nephrology faculty from leading academic and clinical institutions worldwide, dedicated to training the next generation of trial-ready investigators.
Bocio, Angela-1
Angela Bocio CRO Representative, IQVIA
Bockenhauer, Detlef
Prof. Detlef Bockenhauer Professor of Pediatric Nephrology, KU Leuven, Belgium
Boyer, Olivia
Dr. Olivia Boyer Pediatric Nephrologist, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, France
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Dr. Nuala Calder Pediatric Nephrologist, University College London, UK
Daga-Ankana
Dr. Ankana Daga Pediatric Nephrologist, Boston Children's Hospital, USA
Emma, Francesco headshot
Prof. Francesco Emma Professor of Pediatric Nephrology, Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù, Italy
Gear, Susie
Susie Gear Patient Advocate, Alport UK
Julien-Hogan
Prof. Julien Hogan Professor of Pediatric Nephrology, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, France
Myda Khalid
Dr. Myda Khalid Pediatric Nephrologist, University of Indiana, USA
Hamza M
Hamza Meghari Research Coordinator, Great Ormond Street Hospital, UK
Angel Morales 2025 headshot
Angel Morales Executive Director, International Society of Glomerular Disease, USA
Nelson, Delphine
Dr. Delphine Nelson Clinical Research Physician, Boehringer Ingelheim, USA
Louise Oni
Prof. Louise Oni Professor of Pediatric Nephrology, University of Liverpool, UK
Teixeira, Ana
Dr. Ana Teixeira Pediatric Nephrologist, CMIN-ULSSA, Portugal
rezan-topaloglu
Prof. Rezan Topaloglu Professor of Pediatric Nephrology, Hacettepe University, Turkey
Scott Wenderfer-1
Dr. Scott Wenderfer Pediatric Nephrologist, BC Children's and Women's Hospital, Canada

BOOTCAMP AGENDA

Full agenda for the ISGD Pediatric Clinical Trials Bootcamp at the IPNA-ESPN Junior Master Class
  • Tuesday, Sept 29

8:00AM - 8:12AM

PALAIS DES CONGRÈS

WELCOME & FRAMING THE DAY

Dr. Myda Khalid (University of Indiana, USA) & Prof. Francesco Emma (Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù, Italy)

8:12AM - 8:37AM

PALAIS DES CONGRÈS

SESSION 1: WINS IN NEPHROLOGY

Prof. Detlef Bockenhauer (KU Leuven)

8:39AM - 8:54AM

PALAIS DES CONGRÈS

SESSION 2: PATIENT & FAMILY PERSPECTIVE

Susie Gear (Alport UK)

8:56AM - 9:11AM

PALAIS DES CONGRÈS

SESSION 3: WHY CLINICAL TRIALS STILL MATTER

Dr. Olivia Boyer (Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, France)

9:13AM - 9:28AM

PALAIS DES CONGRÈS

SESSION 4: OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH TRIALS

Dr. Ana Teixeira (CMIN-ULSSA, Portugal)

9:30AM - 9:45AM

PALAIS DES CONGRÈS

SESSION 5: THE INVISIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE

Dr. Scott Wenderfer (BC Children's and Women's Hospital and Health Centre, Canada)

9:47AM - 10:17AM

NETWORKING AREA

NETWORKING BREAK

All Attendees

10:19AM - 10:34AM

PALAIS DES CONGRÈS

SESSION 6: PRACTICAL REALITIES — BEHIND THE VISITS

Dr. Nuala Calder (University College London, UK)

10:37AM - 11:01AM

PALAIS DES CONGRÈS

SESSION 7: TYPES OF TRIAL DESIGNS

Prof. Rezan Topaloglu (Hacettepe University, Turkey) & Dr. Ankana Daga (Boston Children's Hospital, USA)

11:04AM - 11:49AM

PALAIS DES CONGRÈS

SESSION 8: WHAT MAKES A SITE "TRIAL-READY"?

Panel: Dr. Delphine Nelson (Boehringer Ingelheim), Angela Bocio (IQVIA), Hamza Meghari (Great Ormond Street Hospital), Prof. Julien Hogan (AP-HP, France) | Moderator: Dr. Myda Khalid

11:52AM - 12:00PM

PALAIS DES CONGRÈS

SESSION 9: PULLING IT TOGETHER & NEXT STEPS

Angel Morales (ISGD, USA) & Prof. Louise Oni (University of Liverpool, UK)

12:00PM - 1:00PM

PALAIS DES CONGRÈS

LUNCH & NETWORKING

All Attendees

5:30PM - 6:30PM

PALAIS DES CONGRÈS

BOOTCAMP EVENING RECEPTION

All faculty and registered attendees are expected to attend.

OUR SUPPORTING PARTNERS

This bootcamp is made possible through the dedicated collaboration of leading academic institutions, patient advocacy organizations, and industry partners committed to advancing pediatric nephrology clinical trial education. Thank you to both Vertex as a Global Program Sponsor and Sobi as a Silver Sponsor. 

EVENT LOCATION

Palais des Congrès, Bordeaux, France
Palais des Congrès
Av. Jean Gabriel Domergue, 33300 Bordeaux, France
events@is-gd.org
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