Kidney Research UK

We had an insightful end to the day hearing about the key findings from the health economics report with our fireside chat. Thank you to everyone who joined us at Driving Discoveries 2024, and a special thank you to all our presenters. Over two days, we heard from lots of inspirational speakers about the work they are doing and how our funding is helping to accelerate research and drive change. If you want to hear more about our research, please sign up for research round-up here: https://lnkd.in/eKmBeJ5S

What an insightful start to day two of our conference 💡 This morning, we heard all about the importance of collaboration in the kidney community. ◾️Dr Samira Bell talked to us about how we can use data to accelerate research ◾️Dr Louise Oni gave us an update on the LifeArc-Kidney Research UK centre for rare kidney diseases  ◾️Ms Cathy Pogson shared the importance of building pharmacy research We're looking forward to discussing the health economics report one year on. #KidneyDisease

A fantastic roundup of today's Driving Discoveries conference. We heard from Dr Winnie Chan, Dr Richard Naylor, and Magdalena Karwatka about the importance of translation to patient benefits and how this increases the impact of #KidneyDisease research. We are excited for our final day tomorrow with lots more to discuss.

In partnership with the British Heart Foundation Date Science Centre and Health Data Research UK (HDR UK), we are carrying out an exercise to identify research priorities that will shape the future of kidney and cardiovascular disease. We want to hear your insights! Find out more below 👇 https://bit.ly/3XdJRty

This afternoon, we heard about the new review of our health inequalities report and its key recommendations for tackling #KidneyDisease from Professor Liz Lightstone and Professor Fergus Caskey.  Looking forward to session three. https://lnkd.in/dt5niDtV

A great start to our annual conference Driving Discoveries. With Chair Professor Claire Sharpe and patient co-chair Ifra Raza, we heard from speakers including Professor Nick Selby and Dr Maria Kaisar about making discoveries count - focusing on the pathway to patients to improve outcomes for #KidneyDisease.

“Celebrating 50 years with my transplanted kidney” In 1970, at just 10 years old, Mike started to experience signs of kidney disease and was shortly diagnosed after ending up in hospital. “In my last year of junior school, I started to have symptoms like discoloured urine, back pain, rashes, and swollen ankles. I was in and out of hospital for several months while doctors tried to identify what was wrong. "In 1971, I began to have problems breathing and was in bad shape. I was stabilised in hospital and told I needed dialysis because my kidneys had failed, due to a type of kidney disease called glomerulonephritis. It was shocking for me and my family, and hard to get our heads around.” Now, aged 63, he celebrated his 50th kidneyversary at the same hospital he received his kidney transplant in 1974. “It was a fantastic afternoon, although a bit emotional to reflect on how the transplant has positively changed the course of my life over all these years. When I first received the kidney, having it function for 20 years would have been a complete dream, even five years would have been good! “It’s a surreal feeling to have reached 50 years. The transplant has allowed me to get married, have children, a grandchild, and live a perfectly normal life. I’ve travelled, lived abroad, studied, and had a super career with a large global IT company.” Find out more about Mike’s story here: https://bit.ly/3yMDXYf

🚨 Tomorrow is the final day to submit applications for the Alport research hub and pharmacy led research round 2. For more information on the Alport research hub, click here: https://bit.ly/3PG99OQ For more on information on the nurse led research round 2, click here: https://bit.ly/3AIJsHH Both close 5pm 4 September.

We are excited to share that we have been selected as a charity partner for the Vintage Sports-Car Club (VSCC) as they move into their 90th year. The VSCC will be supporting us in a variety of ways over the three-year partnership, ranging from cash donations to prizes and sponsorship. Club secretary Tania Brown concludes, “We're thrilled to announce this partnership, as it reflects the Club's commitment not only to historic motorsport but also to meaningful causes. Our hope is to help these important organisations reach a broader audience and increase their exposure, creating a positive impact for those they serve.” Read more and find a VSCC event near you here: https://bit.ly/3yXl0C5 Are you looking for a charity partnership? Find more information here: https://bit.ly/3Xm2FrD

Due to the expansion of our marketing and communications team, we are seeking a new head of marketing and communications. You’ll have experience as a marketing and communications leader within the charity sector, with the ability to drive and inspire a team to bring ideas to life. Your main focus will be to significantly grow awareness and engagement with key audiences including patients, supporters, researchers, medical professionals and partners. To find out more and to apply, click here: https://bit.ly/3XpYJGy #Recruitment #Hiring