Heart disease
Genetic 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 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…
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