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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 💜

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

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

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

“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

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

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.

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

We were deeply sorry to learn that Dame Patricia Routledge DBE has died. She was a legendary actress and proud ambassador for Kidney Research UK. We are so grateful for her friendship over many years and send our heartfelt condolences to her family and friends. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Thank you as always to @kidneyresearchuk.org for putting on a great Driving Discoveries meeting (& continued support of our research!) 🤰🏼 Now time to pack before heading to Australia on Monday for some proteomics!

Great to hear Colin Wilson talking about the OrQA project at the @kidneyresearchuk.org #DrivingDiscoveries conference today. OrQA is an innovative tool that uses artificial intelligence and image analysis to evaluate the quality of donated organs. orqa.uk

Great talk about the Hidden initiative from Kate Bramham and detecting CKD in the community in London. Absolutely inspirational @kidneyresearchuk.org

Having a fantastic time listening to all the progress in kidney research in the UK @kidneyresearchuk.org driving discoveries. Fantastic talk @willkidney.bsky.social about how large well designed trials have changed our practice in nephrology

At @kidneyresearchuk.org Driving Discoveries today. A great programme - finishing with the early careers researchers. Great to see a fantastic approach to MDT research & funding streams for all healthcare practitioners being showcased.

Mohamed A ElZawahry presented his poster "ADMIRE: Assessing Donor Kidneys and Monitoring Transplant Recipients - A First-in-Human Clinical Study" at the @kidneyresearchuk.org #DrivingDiscoveries conference today. QUOD provided samples for this research. @ox.ac.uk @ndsurgicalsci.bsky.social

Many thanks to @kidneyresearchuk.org for the generous funding for this really important #sepsis research

So excited to be back in Bristol presenting some of my fellowship work 🙌😁 @kidneyresearchuk.org #DrivingDiscoveries

Professor Derek Kyte, and a team of researchers, have developed and validated a new questionnaire. It aims to help people with chronic kidney disease (#CKD) report their symptoms more easily and effectively. bit.ly/4mfVV7T

Packed room for "Scotland Summit - #Kidney health" with moving accounts and clear data demonstrating how prevention and early intervention is the only acceptable option for patients, and the only financially and environmentally sustainable healthcare delivery. @kidneyresearchuk.org #CKDActionPlan

Some great opportunities for budding Allied Health / Psychological Professional researchers in kidney services with @kidneyresearchuk.org!

We look forward to meeting with the renal community at @kidneyresearchuk.org Driving Discoveries 2025 in Bristol next week. Come and talk to us at our stand to discuss how we can support your kidney research. @ox.ac.uk @ndsurgicalsci.bsky.social

🚨 New paper in @jclinical-invest.bsky.social! Kidney lymphatics are a promising target in transplant rejection 🗺️ In rejection, lymphatics expand and adversely remodel ⚡️ Although they have an anti-inflammatory profile, they are attacked by the immune system www.jci.org/articles/vie... 1/4

Do you have a research idea that will drive innovation and build expertise in kidney transplant science? There is still time to apply for the Kidney Research UK-Stoneygate jointly funded Professor Michael Nicholson awards. 🚨Applications close on 29 September For more info visit: bit.ly/3Kio8uS

It’s been one year since the launch of LifeArc-Kidney Research UK Centre for Rare Kidney Diseases which unites university researchers, healthcare professionals, charities, industry, and patient groups to develop treatments for rare kidney diseases that are accessible to every patient. bit.ly/4mG4SZe

Did you know that sepsis is a life-threatening condition? Dr Laura Carey wants to know if injured red blood cells from patients with sepsis can cause kidney damage. Read more: bit.ly/48epDXA

The allied health professional and psychologist-led master of research awards are now open! The grants aim to help AHPs and psychologists engage with research early in their careers and build confidence and skills in research methods. Closes: 15 Oct 2025 Find out more and apply bit.ly/4kHeilE

It’s ‘Know Your Numbers Week’ and we've partnered with Blood Pressure UK to highlight the link between blood pressure and kidney health. Did you know that having high blood pressure increases your risk of developing kidney disease? Watch the video to learn more: bit.ly/3wDyhhZ

We’re #hiring a public and patient involvement manager. As PPI manager, you’ll be the expert lead, ensuring our PPI activities grow and deliver impact in line with the charity’s goals. For more information and to apply, click here: bit.ly/3I0ruob

🚨 Only 1 week to go until our Master’s of research grants for pharmacists and nurses closes! #pharmacists #nurses #grants #research

For #NationalPotatoDay we are sharing a story from a familiar face to most of you, #SpudMan, aka Ben. “Quite a few people with kidney problems come up to the trailer. I think they appreciate me showing a positive perspective on living with the illness and raising awareness.” bit.ly/4oEK6e4

Frailty Impact on Kidney Transplantation in Older People (KTOP) - Kidney International Reports www.kireports.org/article/S246.... Good to see published. A long journey but important info to guide older people expectations @kidneyresearchuk.org @kidneydoc101.bsky.social @pd-perls.bsky.social

Diabetes is the largest cause of kidney disease. Rajani has made it her mission to increase early diagnosis in people at risk of kidney disease, after her father's battle with diabetes ultimately led to kidney failure. Read more: bit.ly/41sND4Y

New funding opportunities are here! Including... @kidneyresearchuk.org's Professor Michael Nicholson Awards - £250k @greatormondst.bsky.social's National Paediatric #Cancer Clinical Trial Fund - £2.5m Find these and more on our #FundingDirectory: lshubwales.com/funding-dire...

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Charity UK, to offer a brand-new grant round, helping to shape the future for people affected by polycystic kidney disease (PKD). For more information and to apply, click here: bit.ly/4m1b0eg

New grant awarded 👇 Dr Vasilis Kosmoliaptsis has received a Professor Michael Nicholson Research Project grant to look at using tiny, bioengineered drug packages to block inflammation and reduce damage to donated kidneys during transplant. Read more: bit.ly/4l3NfRn

Our Master’s of research grants for pharmacists and nurses are now open! We want to help nurses and pharmacists engage with research early in their careers and build their confidence and skills in research methods. Click here to find out more and apply: bit.ly/3v6q7tC

We’re #hiring a project manager to lead a small team in delivering key initiatives. We’re looking for someone with a strong track record of managing and successfully delivering multiple projects, along with experience in leading and motivating a team. To apply, click here: bit.ly/478PEHb

Dr Rhys Evans has received a start-up grant to investigate systems and tests that tell us about the health of a kidney transplant, to see how they could lead to personalised care for patients in the UK. Read more of his grant here: bit.ly/40ZtSlo

We are pleased to announce that we have awarded The Sabita Dindayal Award to Dr Peter Wing. Dr Wing will be investigating the BK virus, with the aim of finding new treatments for patients who have received a kidney transplant. Read more of his work and special award here: bit.ly/457MRwC

We are inviting applications from allied health professionals and psychologists who are passionate about improving outcomes for people living with kidney disease. Whether you're based in a clinical or academic setting, we want to support research that can make a real difference 👇 bit.ly/4kHeilE

Dr Katherine Bull has been awarded a research project grant to apply new technologies to understand what might cause damage in primary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (pFSGS) and investigate new treatments to stop it from recuring after transplantation. Read more: bit.ly/4lgq5bK

The government's 10 Year Health Plan to reform the NHS in England is out, but will it deliver for kidney patients? Read our initial response here 👇 www.kidneyresearchuk.org/2025/07/03/t...

We know this statistic can be tough to see – especially if you’re waiting for a transplant or have recently received a new kidney. Please keep reading to understand why we’re sharing it 👇 We share these numbers not to scare, but to inform and support. (1)

🚨 New research grant rounds now open! We're inviting researchers, clinicians, allied health professionals, and psychologists to apply for our latest round of grants, and we need your help to spread the word. Check out the opportunities and tag someone who should apply: bit.ly/3v6q7tC

The @amrc-uk.bsky.social (AMRC) have developed an annual infographic, showcasing the collective impact of its member charities for which we are proud to be part of💜 We’re excited to see what more can be achieved. #CharityImpact

🚨 The deadline for healthcare professional pharmacist and nurse-led research grants closes 5pm this Wednesday 25. We are inviting applications from pharmacists and nurses looking to developing their research skills and lead research projects. Click here: www.kidneyresearchuk.org/research/res...

We are delighted to announce, for the first time at our annual Driving Discoveries conference, three named presentations. If you’re passionate about making a change in renal research, then this is an event you do not want to miss. Find out more here: www.kidneyresearchuk.org/research/inf...