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Our Impact

In line with its aim of enhancing kidney research capacity in Canada, the KRESCENT program is focused on the recruitment and training of those who will subsequently assume leadership roles in kidney research. It provides salary support to post-doctoral fellows, new investigators and allied health scholars, as well as career development and mentorship.

Since its inception in 2005, the impact of the KRESCENT program has been significant:

  • 133 Awards given
  • 66% of post-doctoral fellows have attained academic positions
  • 87% of trainees have remained in kidney health
  • 102 Research Trainees trained
  • 88% of new investigators have been successful at getting CIHR funding
  • The KRESCENT program champions diversity, proudly supporting programs where 51% of participants are female, reflecting its commitment to inclusive excellence
  • 51% of past trainees hold leadership positions (including 7 Canada Research Chairs; 52 of 102 unique participants)
  • Lived experience engagement through Patient Community Advisory Network (PCAN)
  • Important contributions to the creation of scientific knowledge and development of new methodologies
  • An increase in the overall impact of kidney research as a percentage of all health research in Canada, outperforming other countries internationally, (comparing 2000 to 2005 and 2009 to 2014 data)
  • Increased productivity, multi-authored papers, and collaborations (including international collaborations) amongst investigators receiving KRESCENT training and support when compared with non-funded applicants


Areas of research that received new funding from the KRESCENT program in the past five years include the following:

  • Kidney biology
  • Organ donation and transplantation
  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Dialysis
  • Diabetes
  • Quality of Life
  • Screening and Prevention of Renal Disease
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Acute kidney Injury


The impact of the KRESCENT program is a testimony to the leadership of the individuals, organizations and companies committed to reducing the burden of kidney disease throughout Canada. The Kidney Foundation of Canada – together with the Canadian Society of Nephrology (CSN) – are committed to supporting KRESCENT into the future.