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Dr. Turcotte’s Story

When I was working on my biochemistry PhD I began asking myself why kidney cancer is so difficult to treat. The eighth most common cancer diagnosis in Canada is also the deadliest of all urological cancers. And almost 17 years later, I’m still in the lab trying to solve this ...

Brenda's Story

Cancer touches everyone’s life in some way, whether they experience it personally or have a loved one living with the disease. My family is no different. My brother Paul’s kidney cancer diagnosis came on suddenly. One moment, we were joyously celebrating a cousin’s wedding ...

Join the #MakeYourMark Challenge during Kidney Health Month

March is Kidney Health Month – a time to shine a spotlight on kidney health as a vital health issue and raise funds to support Canadians affected by kidney disease. “Four million Canadians - that’s one in 10 – live with kidney disease. Despite being vital organs, kidneys are...

Canadian Patients and Research Group Highlighted in International Video Competition - VOTE NOW

Each year, as a part of the World Congress on Nephrology, the International Society for Nephrology presents the ISN community Film Event. Now in its 5th year, the film event showcases short films that display the challenging and inspirational viewpoints of those affected by ki...

2023 Richardson Wealth Kidney March wraps up another successful event!

This past weekend we celebrated the completion of the 2023 Richarson Wealth Kidney March with 400+ Marchers and Crew, their families, friends, and supporters. The determination and commitment to making a difference in the lives of kidney patients and their families is truly h...

Team Grant : Diabetes Mechanisms

CIHR Team Grant: Diabetes Mechanisms and Translational solutions The Kidney Foundation has partnered with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes to support the Team Grant: Diabetes Mechanisms and Translational solutions ....

KRESCENT Alumni Involved in the Creation of New Clinical Risk Prediction Tool for Kidney Disease

As we celebrate Kidney Health Month, a groundbreaking advancement in chronic kidney disease screening and management developed by a Canadian researcher has been included as a validated model in the Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) Clinical practice guideline for the Evaluat...

Shawn's Story

It was in the summer of 2018, that I was diagnosed with stage 4 chronic kidney disease. Prior to my diagnosis, the only symptom that I felt was fatigue. When I found out about the kidney disease, I was devastated; it felt like I was immediately plunged into grief. I didn’t kn...

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure; stay up to date on your vaccinations

Nights are getting shorter; the leaves are changing colour - fall is in the air.  It’s also the time of year when colds, flus and other illnesses are on the rise. People living with kidney disease are at higher risk from severe illness from the flu, RSV and COVID-19, and may b...

Tailoring antigen-specific regulatory T cells for use in transplantation

Transplantation is the best and sometimes only treatment for end-stage organ failure. In the last ten years, the lives of more than 20,000 Canadians have been improved, extended, or saved by donated organs. Immunosuppressive drugs make transplantation possible, but since the...

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