Archive for September 2019
Research highlights at Fellows Day 2019
Research highlights at Fellows Day 2019 20 September 2019 Researchers across the renal disciplines, as well as people living with kidney disease attended Kidney Research UK’s annual Fellows Day event, which took place at the University of Leicester this month. A total of 43 researchers funded by the charity presented on the outcomes of their…
Read MoreCharity scheme gives Scottish organ donor register a boost
Charity scheme gives Scottish organ donor register a boost by Rosie Loft 12 September 2019 Over a 1,000 people from minority ethnic groups in Scotland have been inspired to sign the organ donor register, thanks to the work of Kidney Research UK. The charity-led initiative is funded by the Scottish Government and has been running…
Read MoreHighest ever numbers of organ donors and recipients from minority ethnic groups last year, but shortage remains critical
Highest ever numbers of organ donors and recipients from minority ethnic groups last year, but shortage remains critical 8 September 2019 More people from minority ethnic groups are giving the gift of life through organ donation and receiving lifesaving transplants than ever before, but too many donation opportunities are being missed because families are not…
Read MoreFundraisers’ spread awareness of kidney disease at charity walk in Glasgow
Fundraisers’ spread awareness of kidney disease at charity walk in Glasgow Kelly Jackson 02 September 2019 Hundreds of walkers put their best feet forward to raise awareness of kidney disease on the streets of Glasgow. More than 400 families, friends, dogs, patients, donors, doctors and scientists came together for Kidney Research UK’s sixth annual Glasgow…
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