IPNA Awards 2027: Celebrating Excellence in Pediatric Nephrology

Dear colleagues,

On behalf of IPNA Council and the IPNA Awards Committee, it is my great pleasure to announce the recipients of the 2027 IPNA Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to pediatric nephrology, exceptional dedication to the profession, and commitment to improving the care of children with kidney diseases worldwide.

These prestigious awards celebrate individuals whose achievements have made a meaningful impact on the development of pediatric nephrology through research, education, leadership and clinical excellence.

Renée Habib Young Investigator Award: Julien Hogan, France

This award recognizes young investigators with an outstanding record of basic or patient-oriented research related to pediatric nephrology.

Educational Award: Elena Levtchenko, Netherlands

This award recognizes individuals for their considerable educational contribution to IPNA.

Ira Greifer Award: Hui-Kim Yap, Singapore & Arvind Bagga, India

This award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated local and/or national leadership and have made significant contributions to IPNA.

Life Time Achievement Award: Mignon McCulloch, South Africa

This award recognizes individuals who have dedicated their life to the development and improvement of Pediatric Nephrology care.

The 2027 IPNA Awards will be formally presented during the IPNA Awards Ceremony at the 21st IPNA Congress, taking place in Kyoto, Japan, from 9–13 March 2027. We warmly invite all colleagues and members to join us in celebrating the achievements and contributions of this year’s award recipients.

Please join us in congratulating all the 2027 IPNA Award recipients. We look forward to celebrating with you in Kyoto!

Best regards,

Fiona MackieIPNA Awards Committee Chair