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UNITING VISION, SCIENCE, AND PARTNERSHIP TO ACCELERATE KIDNEY CURES

Join us for the inaugural UTMB ISGD Clinical Trials Summit from November 13–15, 2026, in Galveston, Texas. Hosted in partnership with the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), this first-of-its-kind event unites patients, nephrologists, regulators, and industry leaders to tackle glomerular disease trial challenges and accelerate the development and approval of new therapies. Through conversations spanning early planning, strategic design, operational excellence, and rapid trial execution, this Summit is designed for those who don’t just talk about progress but actively create it—where ideas sharpen, collaborations strengthen, and breakthroughs move closer to reality. Set along the Gulf Coast, Galveston offers an inspiring backdrop where conversations flow more easily and ideas stretch further. Register today to secure your spot!

Deadline Alert: August 1st

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ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS

Hosted by the International Society of Glomerular Disease (ISGD) in partnership with the renowned nephrology and clinical trials leadership team of the University of Texas Medical Branch, the Clinical Trials Innovation Summit delivers an expertly curated platform that fuses scientific rigor, operational excellence, and hands-on engagement for attendees.

ISGD’s recent stewardship of the acclaimed 15th International Podocyte Conference, praised by faculty and attendees for its seamless integration of basic, translational, and clinical content as well as unparalleled community building, is a direct template for the Clinical Trials Innovation Summit. The Podocyte Conference’s sold-out attendance, sophisticated logistics, and highly rated science underscore ISGD’s ability to convene world leaders, innovate session formats, and maximize value for all participants.

UTMB Organizers

Jochen Reiser, MD, PhD

President of the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) and CEO of the UTMB 
Vineet Gupta, PhD

Vice President for Innovation, Technology Development and Transfer UTMB

 
Shikha Wadhwani, MD, MS

Assistant Research Officer for Clinical Research,

Director, Nephrology Clinical Trials

Assoc Professor of Medicine, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension
Brenna Knott, MS

Program Manager, UTMB
Last updated: July 30, 2026