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These advances would not have happened if it weren't for the thousands of hours and millions of dollars spent on basic and clinical medical research. Research explores all aspects of a patient’s wellbeing, from kidney function itself to factors that delay the progression of kidney disease and...

On October 2, members of the BC & Yukon Branch will be in Whitehorse at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre for conversations with Yukoners affected by kidney disease. Joining them will be kidney care specialists, including a nephrologist, to discuss kidney disease and answer any questions. If you or a...

On Saturday, March 18, The Kidney Foundation, Northern Alberta & The Territories Branch celebrates a return to their in-person Kidney Gala to raise awareness of kidney disease and funds to support their Short-Term Financial Assistance Program. Get your tickets until March 15th and learn...

Check out the latest issue of Kidney Magazine! Hot off the press is the second issue of Kidney Magazine, brought to you by the BCY Branch of The Kidney Foundation of Canada. We look forward to our readership growing and sharing their interests in kidney health style. This issue highlights a diverse...

2024 - 2026 $120,000 Chronic Kidney Disease, Genetics, Kidney Development A comprehensive approach to study novel monogenic causes of CAKUT in humans Lay Abstract Background: Chronic renal disease greatly affects general population health and puts an enormous strain on the public health care...

2022 - 2025 $150,000 Dialysis, Patient Care Safety and efficacy of SGLT-2 inhibitors in patients with advanced CKD Lay Abstract Sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors were introduced in medical practice for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Subsequently, they were found to protect...

2023 - 2026 Chronic Kidney Disease Novel therapeutic strategies in cardiorenal medicine KRESCENT Curriculum only Lay Abstract Patients with kidney disease experience frequent complications from their heart or develop clots in their blood vessels. These complications are associated with significant...

2024 - 2026 $120,000 Chronic Kidney Disease Exploiting genetic models of the proximal tubule tight junction to dissect the role of hyperphosphatemia in cardiovascular disease Lay Abstract Lay Abstract Title: Is it phosphate, FGF23 or kidney disease itself that causes heart disease in people with...