Invitation to Participate in the 6th Year of Online Academy 2025-2026 :

“Let’s Talk About Kidney Stones”

Advancing Multidisciplinary Clinical Reasoning in Nephrolithiasis

We are pleased to announce the upcoming 6th edition of the Online Academy series, "Let’s Talk About Kidney Stones", launching in September 2025 and extending into 2026 organized by Nephrolithasis Clinic of CHU HELORA  with experts from the International Collaborative Network on Kidney Stones (ICONEKT) and in close collaboration with UT Southwestern, Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA

This year marks an important step forward, as we integrate newly published data from 2025, focusing on the pathophysiological assessment and medical management of nephrolithiasis. This field continues to evolve rapidly, with major implications for clinical practice across internal medicine, nephrology, infectious diseases, and multidisciplinary care.

In collaboration with UT Southwestern, this edition will emphasize the medical dimension of stone disease, moving beyond procedural techniques to address systemic, diagnostic, and preventive aspects of care.

This year’s academic offerings will include:

  • Case-based learning modules, designed to deepen clinical reasoning and foster cross-specialty dialogue
  • Traditional academic lectures, anchored in critical review of peer-reviewed research
  • Interactive discussions based on recent evidence, highlighting what is most applicable to day-to-day patient care

Clinician participation will be central, with space for open exchange and contribution throughout the program.

Our mission remains clea r: to bridge the gap between evolving research and practical implementation, delivering a rigorous and reflective academic experience for professionals who value clinical excellence.

Bridging Knowledge Gaps in Kidney Stone Disease

Kidney stone disease is projected to affect nearly 25% of the population by 2050, highlighting the critical need for sharing knowledge and preparing healthcare professionals to manage this condition effectively. Our Online Academy aims to bridge the gaps between pathophysiological discoveries and clinical practice, enhancing the understanding and management of kidney stone disease among healthcare professionals.

Enhancing Skills and Understanding

Our goal is to disseminate critical knowledge within the healthcare community, improving understanding of kidney stone disease pathophysiology and updating skills in assessment, treatment, and follow-up care.

The monthly virtual meetings, held on Thursdays at 6:00 PM CET (Central European Time) or 11:00 AM CST (Central Standard Time) in the U.S., will feature :

  • Expert Lectures: Delivered by distinguished speakers.
  • Vignette Cases: Real-world scenarios to contextualize learning.
  • Interactive Q&A Sessions: Engaging participants and fostering discussion.

Why Participate ?

By participating in this series, you will :

  • Gain up-to-date knowledge on kidney stone disease.
  • Learn from leading experts in the field.
  • Enhance your clinical skills and improve patient care.
  • Engage in interactive discussions and network with peers.

How to Join ?

Please register here to secure your spot in the series.

online registration

Once registered, you will receive detailed information about the webinar by team’s link.

We look forward to your participation and to another successful year of advancing medical education together.

Speaker’s Team and Organizer

CHU HELORA, hôpital de Mons, Belgique

Faculty of Medicine, ULB, Brussels, Belgium

agnieszka.pozdzik@ulb.be & ides.michel.colin@helora.be

UT Southwestern, Medical Center

5323 Harry Hines Blvd. / Dallas, Texas 75390-8885

khashayar.sakhaee@utsouthwestern.edu & naim.maalouf@UTSouthwestern.edu

Accreditation SPF/INAMI for Belgian accreditation has been requested.

Time

Please check your local time zone to join on time:

  • 06h:00 PM Central European Time (CET)
  • 11h:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST)

Program

  • 23 October 2025 : Lecture :Olivier Bonny, M.D., Ph.D.; Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Lausanne CHUV, Switzerland, Title  will be provided soon
  • 20 November 2025 :  Case Based Learning : Jeanne Vande Kerckhove  M.D. , Agnieszka Pozdzik  M.D.,Ph.D., Department of Internal Medicine, Departement of Endocrinology and Nephrology, CHU HELORA, Mons Belgium : Title  will be provided soon
  • 4 December 2025 : Lecture : John Sayer M.D., Ph.D. Deputy Dean of Clinical Medicine, Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Central Parkway, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. Title  will be provided soon
  • 15 January 2026 : Lecture : Naim Maalouf, M.D. Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, and Charles and Jane Pak Center for Mineral Metabolism and Clinical Research, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA : Title  will be provided soon
  • 19 February 2026 : Lecture :  John Knight M.D.  Department of Urology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabamafrom the University of Alabama:  "Oxalobacter Formigenes and Kidney Stone Disease"
  • 12 March 2026 : Lecture : Agnieszka Pozdzik M.D., Ph.D. Department of Internal Medicine, Departement of Endocrinology and Nephrology, CHU HELORA, Mons Belgium , "Optimizing Treatment and Preventing Nephrolithiasis Recurrence Through Interdisciplinary Assessment and Management: Insights from the STONECARE Study"
  • 23 April 2026 : Case Based Learning : John Sayer M.D., Ph.D. Deputy Dean of Clinical Medicine, Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Central Parkway, Newcastle upon Tyne , UK : Title  will be provided soon
  • 7 May 2026 : Case Based Learning : Naim Maalouf, M.D. Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, and Charles and Jane Pak Center for Mineral Metabolism and Clinical Research, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA  : Title  will be provided soon
  • 25 June 2026 : Lecture : Ides Colin M.D, Ph.D.  Department of Internal Medicine and Departement of Endocrinology, CHU Helora, Mons Belgium : "Obesity, Metabolic Disorders, and Kidney Stones: Exploring the Metabolic Link"