Kidney Research UK
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We are the leading kidney research charity in the UK. Kidney disease ends here.
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A win for NURTuRE and the team! 🎉
We’re incredibly proud to share that NURTuRE has won Best Research Partnership and Multisector Partnership of the Year at the Excellence in Healthcare Partnership Awards.
#EHPAwards
We’re incredibly proud to share that NURTuRE has won Best Research Partnership and Multisector Partnership of the Year at the Excellence in Healthcare Partnership Awards.
#EHPAwards
February 13, 2026 at 4:51 PM
A win for NURTuRE and the team! 🎉
We’re incredibly proud to share that NURTuRE has won Best Research Partnership and Multisector Partnership of the Year at the Excellence in Healthcare Partnership Awards.
#EHPAwards
We’re incredibly proud to share that NURTuRE has won Best Research Partnership and Multisector Partnership of the Year at the Excellence in Healthcare Partnership Awards.
#EHPAwards
The first NURTuRE webinar brought together researchers to showcase how NURTuRE can unlock new insights into kidney disease.
Read more on our website about what's possible with NURTuRE https://bit.ly/46GNxt7
Read more on our website about what's possible with NURTuRE https://bit.ly/46GNxt7
February 10, 2026 at 5:12 PM
The first NURTuRE webinar brought together researchers to showcase how NURTuRE can unlock new insights into kidney disease.
Read more on our website about what's possible with NURTuRE https://bit.ly/46GNxt7
Read more on our website about what's possible with NURTuRE https://bit.ly/46GNxt7
We had two inspiring days in Solihull at the UK Paediatric Kidney Conference.
It was a pleasure to connect with so many people from across the research community and speak about our opportunities for 2026.
Here are a few research highlights from the conference.
It was a pleasure to connect with so many people from across the research community and speak about our opportunities for 2026.
Here are a few research highlights from the conference.
February 6, 2026 at 5:06 PM
We had two inspiring days in Solihull at the UK Paediatric Kidney Conference.
It was a pleasure to connect with so many people from across the research community and speak about our opportunities for 2026.
Here are a few research highlights from the conference.
It was a pleasure to connect with so many people from across the research community and speak about our opportunities for 2026.
Here are a few research highlights from the conference.
We welcome the decision from NICE - National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, that will enable more people living with primary IgA nephropathy (IgAN) to access a targeted treatment on the NHS in England.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4rB3p8P
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4rB3p8P
February 5, 2026 at 4:55 PM
We welcome the decision from NICE - National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, that will enable more people living with primary IgA nephropathy (IgAN) to access a targeted treatment on the NHS in England.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4rB3p8P
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4rB3p8P
For World Cancer Day, we're shining a spotlight on Dr Simon Baker and his team at the University of York, and their research into BK virus and bladder cancer.
Read more the research here: https://bit.ly/4pjXEvr
Read more the research here: https://bit.ly/4pjXEvr
New results suggest that bladder cancer could be caused by the body’s response to common childhood virus - Kidney Research UK
New data from Dr Simon Baker suggests BK virus can drive bladder cancer development, which kidney transplant recipients are at more risk of.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:14 PM
For World Cancer Day, we're shining a spotlight on Dr Simon Baker and his team at the University of York, and their research into BK virus and bladder cancer.
Read more the research here: https://bit.ly/4pjXEvr
Read more the research here: https://bit.ly/4pjXEvr
What are we looking forward to in 2026?
We caught up with four of our funded researchers to hear how their projects are progressing, what they've achieved so far and how their work can give hope to people living with kidney disease in the year ahead.
Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3NU7kyO
We caught up with four of our funded researchers to hear how their projects are progressing, what they've achieved so far and how their work can give hope to people living with kidney disease in the year ahead.
Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3NU7kyO
February 3, 2026 at 5:13 PM
What are we looking forward to in 2026?
We caught up with four of our funded researchers to hear how their projects are progressing, what they've achieved so far and how their work can give hope to people living with kidney disease in the year ahead.
Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3NU7kyO
We caught up with four of our funded researchers to hear how their projects are progressing, what they've achieved so far and how their work can give hope to people living with kidney disease in the year ahead.
Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3NU7kyO
Could understanding blood pressure changes during sleep in kidney patients be key to protecting heart and vessel health?
Dr Jess Ivy, and the team at the University of Edinburgh, are researching to find out.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3NSs6Pe
Dr Jess Ivy, and the team at the University of Edinburgh, are researching to find out.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3NSs6Pe
January 30, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Could understanding blood pressure changes during sleep in kidney patients be key to protecting heart and vessel health?
Dr Jess Ivy, and the team at the University of Edinburgh, are researching to find out.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3NSs6Pe
Dr Jess Ivy, and the team at the University of Edinburgh, are researching to find out.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/3NSs6Pe
We’re proud to be part of a cardiovascular disease (CVD) coalition, calling for policy change on prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care for CVD and risk conditions.
Find out more by reading our new action plan for tackling CVD: Getting to the heart of the matter: https://bit.ly/4k1OkKK
Find out more by reading our new action plan for tackling CVD: Getting to the heart of the matter: https://bit.ly/4k1OkKK
January 28, 2026 at 7:10 PM
We’re proud to be part of a cardiovascular disease (CVD) coalition, calling for policy change on prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care for CVD and risk conditions.
Find out more by reading our new action plan for tackling CVD: Getting to the heart of the matter: https://bit.ly/4k1OkKK
Find out more by reading our new action plan for tackling CVD: Getting to the heart of the matter: https://bit.ly/4k1OkKK
New dialysis research update!
Prof Grazia De Angelis, Dr Maryam Zarghamidehaghani, and the team at the University of Edinburgh are working on the REDIAL project to create a smaller, wearable artificial kidney that could make dialysis easier for patients.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4pfWb8o
Prof Grazia De Angelis, Dr Maryam Zarghamidehaghani, and the team at the University of Edinburgh are working on the REDIAL project to create a smaller, wearable artificial kidney that could make dialysis easier for patients.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4pfWb8o
January 26, 2026 at 6:15 PM
New dialysis research update!
Prof Grazia De Angelis, Dr Maryam Zarghamidehaghani, and the team at the University of Edinburgh are working on the REDIAL project to create a smaller, wearable artificial kidney that could make dialysis easier for patients.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4pfWb8o
Prof Grazia De Angelis, Dr Maryam Zarghamidehaghani, and the team at the University of Edinburgh are working on the REDIAL project to create a smaller, wearable artificial kidney that could make dialysis easier for patients.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4pfWb8o
Meet Diane Lee, a PHD student at the University of York, working with Dr Simon Baker, searching for new ways to control BK virus after kidney transplant.
Read more on how their work will benefit kidney patients: https://bit.ly/4pjXEvr
Read more on how their work will benefit kidney patients: https://bit.ly/4pjXEvr
January 23, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Meet Diane Lee, a PHD student at the University of York, working with Dr Simon Baker, searching for new ways to control BK virus after kidney transplant.
Read more on how their work will benefit kidney patients: https://bit.ly/4pjXEvr
Read more on how their work will benefit kidney patients: https://bit.ly/4pjXEvr
We welcome the new treatment option approved by NICE for some adults with lupus nephritis. We contributed to the approval by nominating a clinical expert to give evidence to the NICE committee.
Read more: https://bit.ly/45XbEn2
Read more: https://bit.ly/45XbEn2
January 23, 2026 at 3:58 PM
We welcome the new treatment option approved by NICE for some adults with lupus nephritis. We contributed to the approval by nominating a clinical expert to give evidence to the NICE committee.
Read more: https://bit.ly/45XbEn2
Read more: https://bit.ly/45XbEn2
We’re recruiting a data science programme lead to help develop and deliver a bold data science and AI strategy that will position us at the forefront of innovation.
For the full job description and to apply, click here: https://bit.ly/4rrsEKL
For the full job description and to apply, click here: https://bit.ly/4rrsEKL
January 23, 2026 at 3:57 PM
We’re recruiting a data science programme lead to help develop and deliver a bold data science and AI strategy that will position us at the forefront of innovation.
For the full job description and to apply, click here: https://bit.ly/4rrsEKL
For the full job description and to apply, click here: https://bit.ly/4rrsEKL
We’re hiring a peer educator coordinator to be part of the SPOT CKD project (Screening, Prevention, Outreach and Treatment of CKD for Health Equity project) to support screening and prevention of CKD, improving early diagnosis and enable disease prevention.
Apply here: https://bit.ly/3YW0cEq
Apply here: https://bit.ly/3YW0cEq
January 22, 2026 at 6:14 PM
We’re hiring a peer educator coordinator to be part of the SPOT CKD project (Screening, Prevention, Outreach and Treatment of CKD for Health Equity project) to support screening and prevention of CKD, improving early diagnosis and enable disease prevention.
Apply here: https://bit.ly/3YW0cEq
Apply here: https://bit.ly/3YW0cEq
Dr Laura Denby, and collaborators at the University of Edinburgh and Queen’s University Belfast, have discovered a new biomarker in the blood for chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Read more on the teams study here: https://bit.ly/4jvbn0b
Read more on the teams study here: https://bit.ly/4jvbn0b
January 22, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Dr Laura Denby, and collaborators at the University of Edinburgh and Queen’s University Belfast, have discovered a new biomarker in the blood for chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Read more on the teams study here: https://bit.ly/4jvbn0b
Read more on the teams study here: https://bit.ly/4jvbn0b
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January 21, 2026 at 8:28 PM
We’re looking to hire a supporter engagement officer to deliver excellent personalised telephone engagement to supporters, donors, event participants and prospects to strengthening relationships and help generating income.
To read the full job description and to apply: https://bit.ly/3LL0uuT
To read the full job description and to apply: https://bit.ly/3LL0uuT
January 21, 2026 at 6:54 PM
We’re looking to hire a supporter engagement officer to deliver excellent personalised telephone engagement to supporters, donors, event participants and prospects to strengthening relationships and help generating income.
To read the full job description and to apply: https://bit.ly/3LL0uuT
To read the full job description and to apply: https://bit.ly/3LL0uuT
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Grateful as always for a chance to share my @kidneyresearchuk.org work on multi-omics, SIMS & Alport syndrome at the Matrix Biology Society of Australia and New Zealand (MBSANZ) meeting! Huge appreciation to the tiny town of people that contribute to this work 💜
October 30, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Grateful as always for a chance to share my @kidneyresearchuk.org work on multi-omics, SIMS & Alport syndrome at the Matrix Biology Society of Australia and New Zealand (MBSANZ) meeting! Huge appreciation to the tiny town of people that contribute to this work 💜
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Yesterday’s outreach event at St. Mark’s Church, Kennington Park Rd, London, SE11 4PW, was a tremendous success. Blood & organ donation awareness + free kidney screenings.
#BlackHistoryMonth #KidneyAwareness #BloodDonation #OrganDonation @kidneyresearchuk.org @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
#BlackHistoryMonth #KidneyAwareness #BloodDonation #OrganDonation @kidneyresearchuk.org @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Yesterday’s outreach event at St. Mark’s Church, Kennington Park Rd, London, SE11 4PW, was a tremendous success. Blood & organ donation awareness + free kidney screenings.
#BlackHistoryMonth #KidneyAwareness #BloodDonation #OrganDonation @kidneyresearchuk.org @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
#BlackHistoryMonth #KidneyAwareness #BloodDonation #OrganDonation @kidneyresearchuk.org @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
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Earlier this month at Maudsley Hospital, our community came together to discuss kidney health, blood, and organ donation -breaking stigma, sharing stories, and inspiring action. 🖤
#OurHealthOurPower #BlackHistoryMonth #CommunityHealth
@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @kidneyresearchuk.org
#OurHealthOurPower #BlackHistoryMonth #CommunityHealth
@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @kidneyresearchuk.org
October 23, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Earlier this month at Maudsley Hospital, our community came together to discuss kidney health, blood, and organ donation -breaking stigma, sharing stories, and inspiring action. 🖤
#OurHealthOurPower #BlackHistoryMonth #CommunityHealth
@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @kidneyresearchuk.org
#OurHealthOurPower #BlackHistoryMonth #CommunityHealth
@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @kidneyresearchuk.org
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What an inspiring day at London South Bank University (103 Borough Road, London SE1 0AA)! Our community showed up, got tested, asked questions, and took ownership of their kidney health. #BlackHistoryMonth #KidneyAwareness @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @kidneyresearchuk.org
October 21, 2025 at 6:27 PM
What an inspiring day at London South Bank University (103 Borough Road, London SE1 0AA)! Our community showed up, got tested, asked questions, and took ownership of their kidney health. #BlackHistoryMonth #KidneyAwareness @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @kidneyresearchuk.org
UCL PhD student, Claudia Bruno, spoke to us about their new published findings in the Asaio journal.
She is building on work from Kidney Research UK funded, Dr Claudio Capelli, to reduce complications in children on haemodialysis.
Read more: bit.ly/3JMYoGA
She is building on work from Kidney Research UK funded, Dr Claudio Capelli, to reduce complications in children on haemodialysis.
Read more: bit.ly/3JMYoGA
October 21, 2025 at 10:40 AM
UCL PhD student, Claudia Bruno, spoke to us about their new published findings in the Asaio journal.
She is building on work from Kidney Research UK funded, Dr Claudio Capelli, to reduce complications in children on haemodialysis.
Read more: bit.ly/3JMYoGA
She is building on work from Kidney Research UK funded, Dr Claudio Capelli, to reduce complications in children on haemodialysis.
Read more: bit.ly/3JMYoGA
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“Rare” kidney diseases leave a deep and widespread impact. 160,000+ people in the UK are affected — driving 25% of dialysis demand and costing the NHS £263m a year.
As a @kidneyresearchuk.org Trustee, I’m calling for faster diagnosis and fairer access to care.
🔗 bit.ly/47Wdp5Z
#KidneyHealth
As a @kidneyresearchuk.org Trustee, I’m calling for faster diagnosis and fairer access to care.
🔗 bit.ly/47Wdp5Z
#KidneyHealth
Collectively common, rare kidney disease report - Kidney Research UK
A report about the impact of rare kidney diseases in the UK including diagnosis delays and waits for new treatments.
www.kidneyresearchuk.org
October 11, 2025 at 12:18 AM
“Rare” kidney diseases leave a deep and widespread impact. 160,000+ people in the UK are affected — driving 25% of dialysis demand and costing the NHS £263m a year.
As a @kidneyresearchuk.org Trustee, I’m calling for faster diagnosis and fairer access to care.
🔗 bit.ly/47Wdp5Z
#KidneyHealth
As a @kidneyresearchuk.org Trustee, I’m calling for faster diagnosis and fairer access to care.
🔗 bit.ly/47Wdp5Z
#KidneyHealth
We’re still reflecting on what has been our most successful Driving Discoveries event to date. The response and feedback have been overwhelming.
Next year will take place in Manchester. Register your interest to be among the first to receive updates as details are confirmed: bit.ly/3KYakbP
Next year will take place in Manchester. Register your interest to be among the first to receive updates as details are confirmed: bit.ly/3KYakbP
October 8, 2025 at 11:16 AM
We’re still reflecting on what has been our most successful Driving Discoveries event to date. The response and feedback have been overwhelming.
Next year will take place in Manchester. Register your interest to be among the first to receive updates as details are confirmed: bit.ly/3KYakbP
Next year will take place in Manchester. Register your interest to be among the first to receive updates as details are confirmed: bit.ly/3KYakbP
Our policy team had a busy week at the Labour Party Conference—meeting partners and MPs to push for a modern kidney disease framework that transforms care and tackles its growing impact.
October 6, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Our policy team had a busy week at the Labour Party Conference—meeting partners and MPs to push for a modern kidney disease framework that transforms care and tackles its growing impact.
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Amazing time last week at Driving Discoveries! Thank you @kidneyresearchuk.org for the opportunity to share our work and meet scientists, clinicians and patients. Very motivated!
@cengem.bsky.social
@cengem.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Amazing time last week at Driving Discoveries! Thank you @kidneyresearchuk.org for the opportunity to share our work and meet scientists, clinicians and patients. Very motivated!
@cengem.bsky.social
@cengem.bsky.social