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2024 - 2027 $120,000 Acute Kidney Injury, Chronic Kidney Disease, Kidney Biology Role of KIM-1 ectodomain shedding in acute kidney injury Co-Applicant(s):  Aaron Haig, Lauryl Nutter Lay Abstract The diagnosis of acute kidney injury (AKI) is made when there is a sudden decrease in kidney function or...

2022 - 2024 $100,000 Cancer, Urology, Kidney Biology KIM-1-mediated Suppression of Renal Cell Carcinoma Lay Abstract Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common and deadly form of kidney cancer. One in three patients present with cancer that has spread beyond the kidney (metastases). These...

I realize now that life is so fragile. I believe the world is like a hospital and everyone is looking for some help. We are all part of the same community, and in a community, you share and reach out to help other people. This is what we do at our peer support meetings. As a facilitator, I listen...

Laughter is more than a spontaneous reaction, it can be a powerful tool for emotional wellbeing and resilience, especially when living with chronic kidney disease. In this uplifting webinar, Sylvie Dagenais-Douville, certified Laughter Yoga Master-Trainer, explores how intentional laughter and...

Tuesdays, April 28, May 5, 12, 19 Laughter is fun, therapeutic and contagious! Enjoy one or all four of these playshops that teach you how to use laughing yoga. Learn this life tool to better assist you in building resilience and navigating life’s challenges with a positive mental attitude. It’s a...