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London Bridges Walk 2018 was a sizzling success! Register your interest to join us for 2019 today and together, we'll be powering more lifesaving research.
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Together, we can give children a second chance

Research has given Jack and his parents hope that a transplant will save his life. With your help, we want to build a world where no life is cut short by kidney disease.
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Showcase your skills during the World Cup and support your favourite charity at the same time.
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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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Nurture

NURTURE: the first kidney biobank

NURTuRE is the first and unique kidney biobank for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and nephrotic syndrome (NS) covering England, Scotland and Wales. It will be a key resource for renal research.

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Royal Derby Hospital leads the way with research project

Derby Hospital Team Kidney Research UK’s biggest project, to create a bank of patient samples that may help unlock some of the mysteries surrounding kidney disease, is gathering pace.

13 July 2018 09:30:00

Steady progress in kidney transplant wait

Transplant waiting Kidney Research UK welcomes the news that the number of patients registered on the kidney transplant list this year has fallen four per cent from 5,233 to 5,033.