Karl Nolph Lectureship
In memory of Karl Nolph (1937-2014), Past President of the ISPD, one keynote lecture is highlighted at every ISPD Congress. The lecturer will be an individual with a particular field of expertise in peritoneal dialysis (clinical, basic science, policy & advocacy). Both ISPD members and non-members may be considered for the Lectureship. The ISPD Executive decides who will give the Karl Nolph lecture at every ISPD Congress. The speaker of the Karl Nolph Lecture does not receive any monetary award, but has his cost of travel and accommodation covered by the ISPD Local Organizing Committee, and receives a complimentary registration at the ISPD Congress.
Past Lecturers
| 2024 | Mignon McCulloch (South Africa) | Role of PD for AKI around the world |
| 2022 | Martin Wilkie (UK) | PD Access is access to PD: opportunities to improve PD catheter function & reduce mechanical complications |
| 2021 | Fred Finkelstein (US) | Peritoneal dialysis in low- and middle-income countries: an exciting time of transition and expansion of peritoneal dialysis |
| 2018 | David Johnson (Australia) | Reducing peritonitis by translating evidence into practice |
| 2016 | Olivier Devuyst (Switzerland/Belgium) | Therapeutic interventions aimed at preservation of the peritoneal membrane |
| 2014 | Jesús Egido (Spain) | Vascular permeability pathophysiology in CKD |
| 2012 | Simon Davies (UK) | The future of peritoneal dialysis worldwide |