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Driving Discoveries 2026
For this year’s much anticipated Driving Discoveries conference we welcomed 261 researchers, healthcare professionals, patients and Kidney Research UK staff to Manchester for two inspiring days to hear about the latest progress in kidney disease research. Our chief executive, Fiona Carragher, and chief research officer, Dr David Crosby, welcomed attendees to the conference, outlining the…
Could genetic changes that are more common in Black patients affect their outcomes following kidney transplant?
Dr Amy Needleman from University College London has received a Sir John Cunningham award, funded by the Thompson Family and Kidney Research UK of £365,000 to look at whether changes to a gene called APOL1, which are more common in people from African descent, could affect kidney transplant outcomes. What is the APOL1 gene? Genes…
A new approach to blood pressure management in dialysis
We caught up with Professor Nick Selby from the University of Nottingham about his research which is looking at using a new system to better monitor blood pressure in people having haemodialysis, which was funded by a Kidney Research UK and Stoneygate research project grant of £235,000 in 2021. How does blood pressure change during…
Could donated kidneys be repaired using new stem cell therapy?
Dr Bettina Wilm from the University of Liverpool has received a Kidney Research UK and Stoneygate funded Professor Michael Nicholson Research start up grant of £40,000 to look at using stem cell therapy to improve the health of transplanted kidneys. Finding new ways to improve the health of donated kidneys The demand for a kidney…
Leaving a gift in my Will to fight my family’s genetic kidney disease
A mother from Surrey has chosen to leave a gift in her Will to fund research into kidney disease, driven by her family’s experience spanning four generations. Lisa, 57, lives with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), a type of genetic kidney disease. The same condition that led to her grandfather’s death in his thirties…
Mum leaves lasting legacy through gift in Will
A much-loved mum from Biggleswade has had her last wishes honoured by her son, ensuring charities close to her heart receive gifts left in her Will as a final act to help others. Lilian Tubb was 84 years old when she died in 2023, after her kidney became severely infected. It needed to be removed.…
From genetic research to personalised care for people with polycystic kidney disease (PKD)
Dr Christopher Pieri from University College London (UCL) has been awarded a £350,000 Tess Harris Fellowship in partnership with the PKD Charity. This project will help us to better predict how polycystic kidney disease (PKD) develops in each individual and identify patients who may need earlier or more personalised care by using large-scale genetic and…
Using artificial intelligence to understand what lymphatic vessels do in kidney transplant rejection
Dr Daniyal Jafree, from University College London and the Wellcome Sanger Institute, has received a £250,000 Professor Michael Nicholson research project grant. The team will use artificial intelligence (AI) to understand how lymphatic vessels in the kidney influence transplant rejection and to investigate ways to protect these vessels, with the aim of making kidney transplants…
Young patient shines a light on mental health impact of kidney disease
A kidney patient from Newcastle is speaking out about her struggles with mental health, aiming to help others feel less isolated and highlight the importance of renal mental health services. Ellyn Laws, 30, has been through a lot in her young life, first needing dialysis when her kidneys failed at just two years old. Almost…
Kidney transplant patient represents Great Britain and Northern Ireland at historic first Women’s transplant football World Cup
A team of nine transplant patients represented Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the first ever Women’s transplant football World Cup earlier this month. Competing against Germany, Australia and a rest of the world team, our women finished as runners-up in the tournament after wins against Germany and Australia. Great Britain and Northern Ireland women’s…