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ISN–ACCTS: global initiatives to improve clinical research

The International Society of Nephrology–Advisory Committee of Clinical Trials and Studies aims to ensure access to timely and unbiased expert advice for all investigators, and to facilitate the development and execution of clinical trials within a highly ethical framework. The initiative will foster high-quality, cost-effective research in a sustainable network.

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ISN–ACCTs members: N. Chen, R. Correa-Rotter, A. M. Cusumano, D. de Zeeuw, V. Jha, Z. H. Liu, T. Miyata, V. Perkovic, P. Ruggenenti, C. Swanepoel, D. Warnock, D. C. Wheeler.

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Levin, A., Remuzzi, G. ISN–ACCTS: global initiatives to improve clinical research. Nat Rev Nephrol 10, 426–427 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrneph.2014.98

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