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A new approach to BK virus infection
A new approach to BK virus infection 29 March 2023 Professor Andrew Macdonald’s work is supported by a Kidney Research UK grant of £230,000. The problem Kidney transplants have saved many lives. However, the medicines that must be taken to avoid transplant rejection by the immune system (known as ‘immunosuppression’) can increase the risk of…
Read MoreResearch to improve our understanding of polycystic kidney disease and discover new treatments
Research to improve our understanding of polycystic kidney disease and discover new treatments 03 March 2023 Professor Saeb-Parsy and Cristina Pinel Neparidze’s work is supported by a Kidney Research UK PhD studentship grant of £94,000. The problem Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disease that causes fluid-filled cysts to grow within the kidney. The…
Read More“I’d never heard of chronic kidney disease before my husband was diagnosed”
“I’d never heard of chronic kidney disease before my husband was diagnosed” 02 March 2023 When Dave Power had a stroke at the age of 41 following an ileostomy procedure, his wife Linda didn’t know if he was going to live or die. But despite being left disabled and battling other debilitating health conditions including…
Read MoreNearly 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 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 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 MoreProtecting kidney function in diabetic kidney disease
Protecting kidney function in diabetic kidney disease 08 February 2023 Around 40% of people with diabetes will go on to develop diabetic kidney disease (DKD). Professor Simon Satchell and Dr Matt Butler have been looking at treatments for DKD, how they work and how to improve them. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes lead…
Read MorePioneering research uses human muscle cells to better understand muscle loss in chronic kidney disease
Pioneering research uses human muscle cells to better understand muscle loss in chronic kidney disease 01 November 2022 In a recent study published in the Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, our researchers from University of Leicester have, for the first time, developed a model using human muscle cells to identify factors that contribute to…
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