Archive for February 2023
Nearly half a million pounds of kidney research funding awarded to Yorkshire
Nearly half a million pounds of kidney research funding awarded to Yorkshire 24 February 2023 Yorkshire kidney patient Jermaine Jones can’t wait for two exciting research projects taking place on his doorstep. Two joint awards totalling £475,000 from Kidney Research UK and Kidney Research Yorkshire have been given to researchers at the University of Leeds…
Read MoreNew study shows importance of Covid-19 vaccines in patients who have had a kidney transplant
New study shows importance of Covid-19 vaccines in patients who have had a kidney transplant 23 February 2023 The MELODY study, co-funded by Kidney Research UK, involved more than 28,000 immunocompromised patients across the UK, including those with solid organ transplants, patients with blood cancer and autoimmune diseases (including vasculitis and lupus). MELODY is the…
Read MoreNICE U-turn gives kidney patients much needed Covid-19 treatment
NICE U-turn gives kidney patients much needed Covid-19 treatment 22 February 2023 Kidney Research UK has welcomed the revised decision by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to continue access to sotrovimab (Xevudy) for the treatment of kidney disease patients who are at high risk of progressing to severe Covid-19. What is…
Read MoreInvestigating TMEM260, a new protein linked to childhood kidney disease
Investigating TMEM260, a new protein linked to childhood kidney disease 22 February 2023 Dr Jessica Kepples’s work is supported by a Kidney Research UK fellowship grant of £40,000. The problem Structural heart defects and renal anomalies syndrome (SHDRA) is a very rare disease caused by loss of a protein called TMEM260. SHDRA causes serious developmental…
Read MoreGenetic influences on the progression of chronic kidney disease
Genetic influences on the progression of chronic kidney disease 20 February 2023 Dr Killian Donovan’s work is supported by a Kidney Research UK fellowship grant of £250,000. The problem Chronic kidney disease (CKD) progresses more rapidly in some people than in others. If doctors could identify patients who were likely to see faster declines in…
Read MoreWife determined to carry on her late husband’s awareness raising work
Wife determined to carry on her late husband’s awareness raising work 15 February 2023 Paul O’Connor had suffered with kidney disease since birth, and he knew only too well just how difficult life can be living with such an illness. Paul had spent over six years on dialysis but hoped his quality of life would…
Read MoreThe Sutherland award: supporting vital blood vessel research for children with kidney disease
The Sutherland award: supporting vital blood vessel research for children with kidney disease 14 February 2023 The problem Children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). This can lead to blood vessel damage, which is an important cause of illness and death, particularly among those receiving dialysis. There…
Read MoreNew approaches to identifying and removing harmful senescent cells in kidney disease patients
New approaches to identifying and removing harmful senescent cells in kidney disease patients 13 February 2023 Dr Katie Mylonas’ work is supported by a joint Kidney Research UK-Thompson Family Charitable Trust fellowship grant of £315,000. The problem Some kidney cells become old or ‘senescent’ as a person ages, or during chronic kidney disease (CKD). These…
Read MoreCauses of heart disease in kidney disease patients: looking for a new approach
Causes of heart disease in kidney disease patients: looking for a new approach 13 February 2023 Dr Soma Meran’s work is supported by a Kidney Research UK and Kidney Wales studentship grant of £75,000. The problem Heart disease is a leading cause of death in kidney patients. Currently available medicines often don’t work well in…
Read MoreInspiring female researchers
Inspiring female researchers 10 February 2023 To mark International Women & Girls in Science Day, we are putting the spotlight on some of those researchers at the forefront of our work to influence and drive progress in kidney health. You may remember, Katherine Clark, midwife at King’s College Hospital and recipient of a Kidney Research…
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