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The establishment of the Expert Centre for Complement-Mediated Rare Diseases (Centre d'expertise sur les maladies rares médiées par le complement) is a translational research initiative out of CHU Sainte-Justine aiming to transform the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of complement-mediated...

Living with kidney disease can create significant financial challenges for patients and their families. From medication costs and travel expenses to lost income and caregiving responsibilities, the economic impact can be substantial and long-lasting. These challenges are exacerbated by inequitable...

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...

is back for its 15th edition! Benefiting The Kidney Foundation, Quebec Division, this bike ride under police escort is a route of about 75 km around the island of Laval. To participate, all you need is a bike, a helmet and the equipment required for your comfort and safety. Be on the starting line,...

Bob and Nancy Van Wart are proud to sponsor this year’s Atlantic Bursary Program. Having been personally affected by kidney disease, they are passionate about giving back and supporting aspiring students who have also experienced the impact of this illness. The general purpose of the bursary is to...

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...