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Research like Ben's is utterly unique!

Meet Dr Ben Caplin, a researcher who is pushing the boundaries of medical discoveries. His work could save many lives.
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Kidney disease is a silent killer. There are three million people in the UK with it right now and there is no cure.

We are the leading charity committed to developing treatments, patient information and raising vital public awareness to help save lives. We are Kidney Research UK.

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Meet Ben Caplin – growing up into a scientist

Dr Ben Caplin, researcher in his lab Dr Ben Caplin is a research scientist based at UCL Medical School in London. He is currently working on a first-of-its-kind project examining DNA in the arteries of people with kidney disease.

16 June 2017 13:40:00

Launch of unique kidney biobank

Kidney Research UK has launched the first kidney biobank covering England, Scotland and Wales.

14 June 2017 15:08:00

A message about our Bridges Walks

Sandra Currie

Our chief executive, Sandra Currie, explains that we have reviewed our safety procedures and can confirm that this year’s events will continue as planned.

08 June 2017 12:33:00

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London Bridges Walk is coming!

Research like Ben's is utterly unique!

Raise funds every time you shop online

Time for a spring clean?

Kidney disease is a silent killer. There are three million people in the UK with it right now and there is no cure.

We are the leading charity committed to developing treatments, patient information and raising vital public awareness to help save lives. We are Kidney Research UK.

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