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2022 Medal for Research Excellence “Dr. Scholey has made many important contributions to kidney research and is a long-standing leader in the field. His dedication to training and mentorship of young investigators, his patient-centric approach to ensure patients and families are included, and his...

Dr. James Scholey was presented The Kidney Foundation of Canada’s Medal for Research Excellence at a reception that took place on September 20 at The Faculty Club, University of Toronto. Awarded annually, The Medal for Research Excellence recognizes a Canadian resident for his or her career...

Molecular Mechanism(s) of Intrarenal RAS Regulation of Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter 2 (Sglt2)... University of Montreal 2023 - 2025 Molecular Mechanism(s) of Intrarenal RAS Regulation of Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter 2 (Sglt2) Expression in Diabetic Kidney Institution: University of...

2024 Medal for Research Excellence “Dr Chan has been a career scientist, committing himself to understanding the molecular underpinnings of kidney disease. As a fundamental scientist, his work has been key in creating building blocks of knowledge that have changed our state of understanding of the...

For over 30 years, Dr. John Chan has explored how diabetes, hypertension, and kidney function interact at the molecular level. Informing the development of targeted treatments motivates this quest; along the way, and through his extensive activities as a teacher, mentor, leader, researcher, and...

Kidney organoids represent a significant step forward in the fight against kidney disease Diabetic kidney disease affects a large portion of people who are diagnosed with kidney failure in Canada. In the past there was very little research into this condition because diabetic kidney disease was hard...

2010 Medal for Research Excellence Ottawa Hospital Research Institute “Dr. Burns has always been generous with his knowledge, expertise and insights. A wonderful mentor and teacher, he has contributed, and continues to contribute, enormously to the new and next generation of renal researchers.” -...

My relentless curiosity about kidney disease has the power to change lives. I’ve received many humbling accolades during my career as a professor and kidney researcher, but these aren’t what motivates me to continue my work. I’ve been inspired for the last 27 years because I know that my relentless...

Image courtesy of the University of Toronto The Kidney Foundation of Canada would like to congratulate Dr Lisa Robinson on her appointment as the Dean of the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine. Dr Robinson is a clinician-scientist and paediatric nephrologist, as well as a staff...

2013 Medal for Research Excellence University of Alberta “Dr. Tonelli’s work has shaped national and international clinical practice guidelines for the management of lipid abnormalities in kidney patients.” - Dr. Barbara Ballermann, Chair of the Department of Medicine and Professor of Medicine at...