The purpose of this Society shall be to advance the knowledge of nutrition and metabolism in renal disease and renal failure and to foster communication of the advancements of this knowledge by means of scientific meetings and cooperation with other scientific societies of nephrology, nutrition, biochemistry and physiology. The Society shall consist of members and associate members. Any person holding the degree of M.D. or Ph.D. or its equivalent who has demonstrated a major, active and continuing interest in nutrition or metabolism in renal disease and renal failure shall be eligible for membership in the Society.
Membership is open to individuals from all countries.
Any person holding a baccalaureate degree who has a continuing interest in nutrition or metabolism in renal disease and renal failure shall be eligible for membership in the Society. Associate membership is open to individuals from all countries. The 9th International Congress on Nutrition and Metabolism in Renal Disease will meet next in Vienna, Austria, August 30-September 2, 1998.