Renowned Canadian shoe designer and retailer of forward-thinking footwear, John Fluevog, is putting kidney health front and center this month with the newly released Kidney Shoe. Like all Fluevog shoes, the Kidney Shoe is a statement piece with its own personality, while the story behind the Kidney...
Excellent kidney health, optimal quality of life, and a cure for kidney disease.
For 60 years, this vision has guided us to be a collaborative, inventive and focused leader in the development of programs, services, research opportunities and awareness campaigns that have had a positive impact on...
A 2018 report from The Kidney Foundation of Canada found that 19% of survey respondents had missed purchasing medication in the previous six months due to a financial barrier. The average reported cost of prescription drugs was $756 per year, and that cost rose to $1,083 when non-prescription...
As an organization, we are committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our clients/customers, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services.
We also ensure that our Internet...
The Active Living for Life program was created to increase the rates of physical activity, physical literacy and capacity in individuals with chronic kidney disease.
Originally designed as an in-person exercise and education program, the Active Living for Life program is now being delivered...
2026 - 2028
$119,225
Chronic Kidney Disease, Diabetes, Patient Care
INTEGRATE-CKD - INcreasing The uptakE of Guideline diRected medicAl TherapiEs in CKD
Co-applicant(s): Ayodele Odutayo, Brendan Smyth, Daniel O'Hara, David Cherney, Kevin Yau, Massimo Nardone, Matthew James, Meg Jardine, Micheli...
2024 - 2027
$184,166
Genetics
Mechanism of tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) kidney disease pathogenesis
Supervisor(s): William Stanford
Lay Abstract
Background: Chronic kidney disease affects up to 13% of the population globally yet curative treatments are unavailable. Genetic contributors to...