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From astro physics to kidney health, Dr. Morteza Ahmadi shares his journey going from a graduate student in black hole physics to KRESCENT Fellow to the founder of a start-up biotechnology company, Qidni Labs, centered on transforming dialysis care. Dr. Ahmadi began his academic career in physics,...

The Kidney Foundation challenges employers to support living organ donors and join the Living Donor Circle of Excellence This week, April 23-29, is National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week (NOTDAW). NOTDAW aims to highlight the importance of organ and tissue donation. The Kidney Foundation...

2024 - 2026 $120,000 Genetics, Kidney Biology, Predictive Biomarkers Does genetic analysis of combined kidney measures in the population prioritize and identify novel signals? Co-Applicant(s):  Andrew D Paterson Lay Abstract Does genetic analysis of combined kidney traits seen in the population...

We are honoured to leave a legacy gift in her memory. Legacy of Love and gratitude  We are honoured to share the story of our beloved grandmother and mother, Mrs. Roshankhanu Shamshudin Jetha, a pillar of love, care, and kindness in our lives. She was an extraordinary woman who dedicated her life to...

2023 - 2024 $30,000 Organ Donation Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation (OTDT) A curriculum in cultural competency for OTDT healthcare teams in Canada Lay Abstract We already know that sexual and gender minorities (including Two-Spirit, lesbian,...

You are passionate about people, you are looking for a way to help, this one is for you! The Kidney Foundation of Canada is looking for people passionate about people to serve on their National Board of Directors. Of course, being a Board member of a national health charity requires hours of...

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects 1 in 10 Canadians—over 4 million people—yet it remains an unrecognized chronic disease. As Canada’s 11th leading cause of death1, CKD is a public health crisis, and without urgent intervention, the number of affected Canadians is projected to rise to 6.2 million...

Are You Prepared? Did you know that May 7-13 is ? Being prepared in the event of a disaster is important, especially for patients who may need assistance or be required to receive dialysis in a new location. In recognition of , Kidney PLUGGED In has a special episode featuring what to do if your...

From September 10– 16, organizations across Canada come together to shine a spotlight on donors, recipients, and supporters of living donor kidney and liver transplants. Many Canadians are not aware of living donation, which changes the lives for hundreds in people in our communities. Living organ...