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2026 - 2028 $120,000 Chronic Kidney Disease, Kidney Development Human stem cell-derived kidney assembloids for modeling renal tuberous sclerosis complex Co-applicant(s): Adrianna Douvris Lay Abstract Background: Genetic disorders are important causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Tuberous...

A journey with chronic kidney disease is not the same for everyone, but the shared experience binds those affected. Kidney disease is always there, demanding attention from every part of you. It’s relentless. It interrupts. It upsets. It harms. Too few Canadians understand the seriousness of kidney...

On October 17, we observe World Organ Donation Day. Created in the mid-2000s and supported by the World Health Organization (WHO), this day is meant to honor donors and raise public awareness about the importance of organ donation—whether made during one’s lifetime or after death. Why is this so...

2022 - 2024 $100,000 Transplantation The impact of circular RNA MAP2K2 on immune rejection in kidney transplantation Lay Abstract Background and Purpose: Kidney transplantation is a gold standard treatment for the end-stage of kidney diseases. Despite improvements in short-term outcomes, long-term...

2023 - 2025 $119,900 Cancer, Genetics, Screening & Prevention of Renal Disease Liquid biopsy analysis to refine prognosis in renal cell carcinoma Lay Abstract Incidence rates for kidney cancer are rising worldwide. Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is the most common form of kidney cancer...

2024 - 2026 $119,914 Genetics, Glomerulonephritis Drug Repurposing for treatment of Alport Syndrome Co-Applicant(s):  James Scholey Lay Abstract Alport syndrome (AS) is a rare inherited kidney disease caused by mutations in one of three collagen genes named COL4A3, COL4A4, or COL4A5 and is...

Most people who are on dialysis need to make some changes to the way they eat. Choosing the right foods when you’re on dialysis is very important to your health and well-being, and it can sometimes be challenging. It can depend on a lot of things, including the type and amount of dialysis you’re...

2023 was a year of incredible highs. Our community came together in new and collaborative ways, proving that now more than ever Manitobans see the need for services provided by The Kidney Foundation. We had community members host new and repeat fundraisers in support of us, with impressive results...