Advancing kidney care for Canadian children
The Canadian Association of Paediatric Nephrologists (CAPN) is an association of physicians specializing in the care of children and adolescents with kidney disease, in research related to the kidney and kidney disease, and in advocacy for patients with kidney disease across Canada.
What we do
Health resources
Supporting clinical excellence in the care of Canadian children with kidney disease.
Read moreResearch
Working to advance knowledge of kidney disease and health through clinical and basic science.
Read moreTraining
Supporting Canadian paediatric nephrology trainees through education, research and advocacy.
Read moreNews and updates
- Next CAPN Research Rounds – Nov 10!
- Full-time academic physician to join the Division of Pediatric Nephrology and McMaster Children’s Hospital
- Toronto Complement Conference 2026
- Chercheur Clinicien, Néphrologie Pédiatrique Service de Néphrologie pédiatrique Département de pédiatrie, Faculté de médecine, Université de Montréal CHU Sainte-Justine
About CAPN
Our mandate is to promote our specialty, encourage trainees to pursue high standards of clinical, research and educational excellence, to discover and promote research in paediatric kidney health of the highest standard, and above all, to provide exemplary care for our patients living with kidney disease.
Working with our partners, CAPN promotes collaboration across Canada for physicians caring for children at risk for or living with kidney disease, provides continuing medical education, disseminates research opportunities, and advocates for excellence in care for children living with kidney disease in Canada.
