The history of the ISRNM

The 10th International Congress was held at the Palais de Congress in Lyon, France from 6-8 July 2000 with Denis .Fouque and William E Mitch as congress presidents. This Congress in the heart of France was attended by more then 400 delegates (100 were dietitians) from 40 countries worldwide. During the official opening of the Congress Sergio Giovanetti MD from Pisa, Italy who died on 20 January 2000 was remembered by a one minute silence. There were 166 presentations (62 invited and free communications and 104 posters) and these covered topics concerning clinical and basic research areas, insulin resistance and diabetic nephropathy, control of phosphate and the development and management of renal osteodystrophy, control of dietary sodium and mechanism of hypertension, metabolic consequences of proteinuria, , methods to improve nutritional status of Dialysis patients and new concepts of the regulation of protein metabolism. Professor Michel. Apericio from Bordeaux, France delivered the ISRNM Award lecture about the nutritional safety of supplemented low protein diets. He received this award for his outstanding contributions and understanding the metabolic effects of renal disease. During the parallel sessions for dietitians 39 scientific papers were presented on various aspects of nutrition research and practical aspects of delivering nutritional care. During the council elections the following members were elected: the 6th President: John Walls (UK), Past President: William E. Mitch (USA), President Elect: George A.Kaysen (USA), Secretary-Treasurer: Sudhir Shah (USA) and councillors: Denis Fouque (France), Gianfranco.Guarnieri (Italy), William.Keane (USA), Christina Kilates RD (USA), Toshimitsu.Niwa (Japan), Boleslaw Rutkowski (Poland). The ISRNM presented their highest award, the Addis Medal to Jonas Bergstrom for his many contributions to the area of renal nutrition and metabolism. Denis Fouque and his congress organizing committee were congratulated on providing an excellent social program that included the Mayor’s welcoming reception held at the splendid Town Hall of Lyon and the extraordinary culinary experience at Paul BocusE’s “L’Abbaye de Collognes” restaurant, still remembered by many to this day (12)