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2022 - 2024 $5,000 Nursing Sex, Gender, and Quality of Life in Patients Initiating Hemodialysis Lay Abstract Kidney failure is an irreversible, progressive decline in kidney function. As kidney function starts to decrease, the ability of the kidneys to function and excrete wastes is decreased. In...

2021 - 2022 $5,000 Nursing Sex, Gender, and Quality of Life in Patients Initiating Hemodialysis Lay Summary Kidney failure is an irreversible, progressive decline in kidney function. As kidney function declines, the ability of the kidneys to function and excrete fluid and wastes is decreased. In...

Living Well with Kidney Disease The Kidney Foundation’s Annual Virtual Forum is an inspiring and informative event that takes place at the beginning of the year. This free virtual event brings together leading healthcare professionals, people living with kidney disease, caregivers, and kidney care...

Since 1964, The Kidney Foundation of Canada has been guided by three fundamental principles: innovation, leadership, and collaboration. Our Vision Excellent kidney health, optimal quality of life for those affected by kidney disease, and a cure. Our Mission The Kidney Foundation of Canada is the...

2025 - 2027 $120,000 Water, Salt and Calcium Handling by the Kidney Understanding structural basis of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus caused by mutations of aquaporin-2 Co-Applicant(s):  Ana-Nicoleta Bondar, Leonid Brown Lay Abstract Water reabsorption in kidneys is a very important physiological...

The Kidney Foundation of Canada celebrated many of its amazing volunteers during its National Annual Recognition Awards ceremony, held virtually June 19. “It’s so inspiring to recognize outstanding volunteers for their dedication, enthusiasm and tireless support of The Kidney Foundation of Canada...

2024 - 2027 $650,000 Acute Kidney Injury The macrophage niche and its role in repair after ischemic AKI Supervisor(s) :  Benjamin Humphreys, Kory Lavine Lay Abstract Introduction: Chronic kidney disease affects approximately 4 million Canadians and nearly 13% of the global population. After a...