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Dear Colleagues and Friends,
It is our great pleasure to welcome you to the Mayo Clinic Nephrology Update 2026, to be held on June 26–27, 2026, in Tróia, Portugal.
This meeting has been carefully designed to deliver a broad, contemporary, and scientifically rigorous program that reflects the most relevant advances in clinical nephrology. Over two intensive days, the program will cover key areas including immune-mediated glomerular diseases, IgA nephropathy, lupus nephritis, ANCA-associated vasculitis, acute kidney injury and nephrotoxicity, genomics and omics in nephrology, cutting-edge immune therapies, kidney transplantation, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in clinical practice. The emphasis throughout is on translating scientific discovery into meaningful improvements in patient care.
We are particularly proud of the exceptional faculty participating in this update. The program brings together internationally recognized experts from Mayo Clinic and leading academic centers across Europe and beyond. Their collective expertise ensures in-depth, state-of-the-art lectures, case-based discussions, and thoughtful panels that will foster learning, debate, and collaboration at the highest level.
Beyond the scientific content, this meeting also offers a unique opportunity to engage with colleagues in an environment that encourages reflection and interaction. The Tróia Península, with its natural beauty and serene coastal setting, provides an ideal backdrop for high-level scientific exchange while also allowing time to relax and connect outside the lecture hall.
We look forward to welcoming you to Tróia for what promises to be an inspiring and memorable scientific meeting.
With kind regards,
Karina Soto, MD, PhD
Chairs Mayo Clinic Nephrology Update – Troia 2026
Fernando Fervenza, MD, PhD
Chairs Mayo Clinic Nephrology Update – Troia 2026
Experience high-level scientific sessions in the beautiful Troia Peninsula, with opportunities for networking, collaboration, and relaxation.
Glomerulopathies & immune-mediated kidney diseases
Novel immunotherapies & genetic nephropathies
Advances in kidney transplantation & immune monitoring
AKi and nephrotoxicity frontiers
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Fernando Fervenza
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, USA
Isabelle Ayoub
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus
Ohio, USA
Juliana Draibe
Bellvitge Hospital
Barcelona, Spain
Karina Soto
Unidade Local de Saúde da Arrábida
Setúbal, Portugal
Laura Lambert
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, USA
Mariam Priya Alexander
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, USA
Naim Issa
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, USA
Sanjeev Sethi
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, USA
Vesna Garovic
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, USA
Ziad Zoghby
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, USA
09:00 - 09:15
Welcome & Opening Remarks
09:15 - 10:05
Session 1 | Membranous Nephropathy
09:15 – 09:35
09:35 – 09:55
Treatment strategies in MN
Fernando Fervenza (USA)
09:55 – 10:05
Discussion
10:05 - 10:55
Session 2 | IgA Nephropathy
10:05 – 10:25
Novel therapies incl. APRIL targeting
Ladan Zand (USA)
10:25 – 10:45
Basal protection & beyond in IgAN
María José Soler (Spain)
10:45 – 10:55
Discussion
10:55 - 11:10
Coffee break
11:10 - 12:20
Session 3 | Immune-mediated Glomerulonephritis
11:10 – 11:30
Immune-complex mediated GN & fibrillary GN
Mariam Priya Alexander (USA)
11:30 – 11:50
New therapeutic goals in GN
Sandra Herrmann (USA)
11:50 – 12:10
C3 glomerulopathy & atypical HUS
Fernando Caravaca-Fontan (Spain)
12:10 – 12:20
Discussion
12:20 – 13:00
Clinical cases
13:00 - 14:30
Lunch
14:30 - 16:00
Session 4 | ANCA-associated Vasculitis
14:30 – 14:50
Prognostic tools & relapse risk in AAV GN
Marta Casal Moura (USA)
14:50 – 15:10
Current standard of care and unmet needs in AAV
Andreas Kronbichler (Austria)
15:10 – 15:30
Translating Clinical Trials into Practice: The Future of AAV Therapy
David Jayne (UK)
15:30 – 15:50
New biomarkers in AAV GN
Juliana Draibe (Spain)
15:50 – 16:00
Discussion
16:00 - 17:10
Session 5 | Lupus Nephritis
16:00 – 16:20
Therapeutic goals in lupus nephritis
Fernando Fervenza (USA)
16:20 – 16:40
Strategies for flare prevention
Isabelle Ayoub (USA)
16:40 – 17:00
Treatment of Refractory Lupus Nephritis with Daratumumab
Dario Roccatello (Italy)
17:00 – 17:10
Discussion
17:10 - 17:25
Coffee Break
17:25 - 18:25
Session 6 | AKI & Nephrotoxicity
17:25 – 17:55
Drug-induced AKI
Kianoush Kashani (USA)
17:55 – 18:15
Checkpoint inhibitor nephritis & immunotherapy-associated AKI
Sandra Herrmann (USA)
18:15 – 18:25
Discussion
18:25 - 19:00
Clinical cases
19:00 - 19:15
Wrap-up & Networking / Exhibit Time
09:00 - 10:10
Session 7 | Genomics & Omics in Nephrology and Pregnancy & HT
09:00 – 09:20
Genomics in the clinical practice & personalized nephrology
Filippo Pinto e Vairo (USA)
09:20 – 09:40
Functional Omics applied to nephrology
Laura Lambert (USA)
09:40 – 10:00
Hypertension in Pregnancy
Vesna Garovic (USA)
10:00 – 10:10
Discussion
10:10 - 11:40
Session 8 | Cutting-edge Immune Therapies
10:10 – 10:30
Cryoglobulinemic GN: Novel approaches
Dario Roccatello (Italy)
11:00 – 11:30
Novel B-Cell–Directed Strategies in Glomerulonephritis: The Role of Obinutuzumab
Ladan Zand (USA)
11:30 – 11:40
Discussion
11:40 - 11:55
Coffee Break
11:55 - 12:55
Session 9 | Kidney Transplantation
11:55 – 12:15
Antibody-Mediated Rejection: Novel Therapies
Naim Issal (USA)
12:15 – 12:35
Tolerance and Immunosuppression Complications
12:35 – 12:45
Living Kidney Donation: Long-Term Outcomes and Mayo Clinic Experience
Naim Issa (USA)
12:45 – 12:55
Discussion
12:55 - 13:45
Final Panel | The Future of Clinical Nephrology
Moderators: Fernando Fervenza (USA), Karina Soto (Portugal)
12:55 – 13:15
Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Nephrology
Ziad Zoghby (USA)
13:15 – 13:25
AI domain for AKI and Critical Care Nephrology
13:25 – 13:45
Panel discussion: Kianoush Kashani (USA) & others (TBD)
13:45 - 15:15
Closing Lunch
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Best Abstract Award
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Tróia Peninsula, Portugal
Tróia is a coastal peninsula located in Setúbal, Portugal, south of Lisbon, across the Sado River. It is known for its beautiful beaches, clear waters, and natural landscapes.
Tróia stretches for several miles along the Atlantic Ocean and is a popular destination for both tourists and locals. The area has a rich historical background, including important Roman ruins from an ancient settlement once used for fish-sauce production (garum).
These ruins show that Tróia was an important economic center during Roman times.
Closest Airport
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) – the main and closest airport
• About 50 km (30 miles) from Tróia;
• Best option for international travelers.
Lisbon Airport – Setúbal Ferry
Option 1: Public Transport (Metro + Bus)
1. From Lisbon Airport, take the Metro (Red Line) to Oriente Station (about 20 min);
2. At Oriente, go to the bus terminal;
3. Take a bus to Setúbal (lines like 4715 or 4720). It takes around 50–60 min and costs about €5–€13;
4. In Setúbal, walk or take a local taxi/bus to the ferry terminal to Tróia (short distance).
Best for budget travelers.
Option 2: Taxi / Ride-Share (Uber, Bolt)
• From outside the airport arrivals, hail a taxi or Uber/Bolt directly to Setúbal;
• The journey is about 30–50 minutes depending on traffic;
• Taxi/ride-share cost is roughly €40–€60 for one trip.
Best for convenience, especially with luggage.
Setúbal Ferry – Tróia
By Ferry (most common way)
• Go to Setúbal city;
• Take the ferry from Setúbal to Tróia;
• The trip takes about 15–20 minutes;
• Ferries carry passengers and cars;
• This is the fastest and easiest option.