18/04/2026
Professor Josephine Chow was invited by the Chair of the World Congress of Nephrology Scientific Committee to present primary outcome data at WCN 2026 in Japan, a global congress attended by over 6,000 delegates from 130 countries.
Her presentation highlighted TEACH-PD, the first large nurse-led cluster randomised controlled trial, supported by $4.7M in competitive grant funding. Delivered in the High Impact Clinical Trial (Late Breaking) Session in the Main Hall, the study was very well received, with strong feedback recognising both its scale and rigorous design.
TEACH-PD at a glance
• 1,462 patients across Australia and New Zealand
• 94 investigators across 42 PD clusters
• Collaborators: ANZDATA Registry, NZ PD Registry, Western Sydney University
• Partners include AKTN and The HOME Network
South Western Sydney Local Health District was the top recruiting site globally. A strong example of the impact of nursing-led research and international collaboration on the global stage.