Announcing 2017 Funding for Alport Syndrome Research

The Alport Syndrome Foundation (ASF), Pedersen Family, and The Kidney Foundation of Canada (KFOC) Research Funding Program is pleased to announce that joint funding has been awarded for two new research projects on Alport syndrome, a rare genetic kidney disease.
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WHL suits up with Don Cherry to promote organ donation – presented by RE/MAX.

The Kidney Foundation has partnered with the Western Hockey League, the Cherry family and RE/MAX to raise awareness and increase organ donation. Special event promotional game nights are being held at 17 teams' arenas. Read more here and visit www.CanadaDonates.ca.

Call for applications: KRESCENT Program Director

The Kidney Research Scientist Core Education and National Training Program (KRESCENT) has had a major impact on kidney scientist training in Canada. The program has graduated over 80 trainees, many of whom have gone on to become leaders in the kidney research field. Kevin Burns, who has been the Program Chair since the beginning of the program, is stepping down from this role. We invite interested individuals wishing to express their interest in this position to visit www.krescent.ca for more information.

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Need Information on Kidney Disease?

The newly-revised 5th edition of our patient handbook is an invaluable resource for patients and healthcare professionals alike. This well-received update now includes two books, Living with Reduced Kidney Function and Living with Kidney Failure, and is available online or through renal units across the country.