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We provide funding for researchers working across all four themes of research (basic/biomedical, clinical, health services, and social, cultural, environmental and population health research), for allied health professionals (through research grants, fellowships and scholarships), and capacity...

2026 - 2028 $120,000 Chronic Kidney Disease, Kidney Biology Cannabinoid-mediated modulation of renal function in chronic kidney disease (CKD) Institution: Governors of the University of Alberta Co-applicant(s): Shereen Hamza Years: 2026 - 2028 Topic(s): Chronic Kidney Disease, Kidney Biology Lay...

Francine Moreau doesn't describe herself as a hero. And yet her gesture has transformed at least one life, and perhaps several others. At an age when many people are thinking of slowing down, this active, curious and deeply committed woman performed an act of immense generosity: donating a kidney...

General The success rate for a kidney transplant from a living donor is 90–95% after one year and the transplanted kidney lasts 15 to 20 years on average. For transplants from a deceased donor, the success rate is also high: 85–90% of these kidneys are working well after one year and will last on...

Looking for a great, easy way to raise funds to help us support research and provide programs and services for those people in your community affected by kidney disease? Build your own online fundraising page! Every year, individuals, clubs and businesses across the country get behind us with their...

Kidney Foundation of Canada Funded project in the news.   DNA sequencing may provide a more effective way to predict a patient’s risk of kidney cancer recurrence and could one day lead to more personalized treatment. Studying the mutations in kidney cancer after surgery could help to better predict...

You know how devastating kidney disease can be, and you want to do something about it. You can take action in several ways. We make it easy by giving you tools and resources to make the greatest difference. Our volunteers are the backbone of our organization. Volunteering is a great way to meet new...

Today, I feel at peace My name is Gilles Guindon, and I’m 54 years old. I’ve been married for 30 years and I have a son, Olivier. Over the course of my professional career, I’ve held various management positions. In December 2018, the life I knew was turned upside down. That’s when I walked into a...

Still time to donate to Giving Tuesday Giving Tuesday is a global movement that celebrates generosity and kindness. It is a day to give back and make a difference in the world. There’s still time for you to give and to support research that can make a transformational impact on those affected by...