Kidney Research UK

We are looking for a learning and development manager to take on this brand-new role. Reporting to the director of human resources, you’ll work collaboratively to deliver HR services that support our employees. This will include designing and delivering training programmes and contributing to workforce plans to help us meet our priorities and objectives. You must have strong communication skills and attention to detail, and previous experience in training or learning and development, with a track record of creating impactful training materials. Click here to find out more and to apply: https://bit.ly/42gVC6u Closing date: Sunday 2 February 2025

Can Dr Horia Stanescu and the team understand the genetic causes of common childhood kidney disease? Steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome (SSNS) is the most common cause of kidney disease in children. It causes the kidneys to leak too much protein into the urine, resulting in swelling. Looking at fragments of genetic material (DNA sequencing) and the genetic causes of SSNS will improve its diagnosis and is an important step towards improving treatments, making them more targeted and with fewer side effects. Read more on this exciting work: https://bit.ly/3T06I9G [Image description: A person in a laboratory setting wearing a lab coat and blue latex gloves. They are using a pipette and transferring liquid over to a tube. Behind them is a laptop showing DNA sequencing.]

“Because today it's my life on the line, but tomorrow it could be yours.” Award-winning artist Terrell Lewis performed a captivating spoken word poem at The Andy Cole Fund Gala, earning a standing ovation. His powerful poem shed light on the harsh realities of living with kidney disease. The piece was inspired by real stories and experiences shared by patients on their journey with this condition, bringing their emotions to life. Our heartfelt thanks to Terrell for capturing the raw emotions and lived experiences of those impacted by kidney disease. [Video description: Terrell and Kevanie are on stage. The Andy Cole Fund logo is behind them. The room is dimly lit, and mist is creeping in across the stage. Terrell is speaking whilst Kevanie is playing guitar. They are both in smart velvet dinner suits. Terrell is wearing a black suit and Kevanie is wearing a dark red suit.]

In partnership with Accelerate@Babraham, we are proud to be supporting the next generation of life science innovators. Applications are now open for this fantastic programme, in which five early-stage life science start-ups will be selected to receive access to experts, mentors, investors, plus data-driven business support, lab space and funding. The team are particularly interested in applications from companies with a focus on renal or cardiometabolic-related diseases. Deadline 3 March 2025. To find out more and to apply, click here: https://bit.ly/3Mv83Rz Babraham Research Campus

We’re excited to announce our investment into Kidney Beam’s specialist app, which offers tailored physio-led virtual exercise, education, nutrition, and wellbeing programmes for people living with kidney disease. This follows their successful clinical trial which showed a significant improvement in patient-reported quality-of-life and a reduced cost to the NHS. Lucy Sreeves, executive director at Kidney Research UK said: “We have shown the rate of growth of the kidney population threatens to overwhelm the NHS, therefore investment in innovative approaches to patient care is essential. Kidney Beam offers just this.” To read more and find out how you can get access Kidney Beam, click here: https://bit.ly/4gP8GEA Kidney Beam [Image description: A person holding a smartphone with only their hands visible. On the screen is the Kidney Beam app.]

What is living kidney donation, and why is it needed? In the UK, more than 6,000 people are currently on the NHS waiting list for a kidney transplant. Six people die every week while waiting for a kidney. Living kidney donation involves someone voluntarily giving one of their kidneys to a person with kidney failure who needs a transplant. It is often the best treatment option for many patients. Anyone can come forward to be tested and considered as a donor. This could include a friend or family member, or, in some cases, individuals may choose to donate a kidney to a stranger on the transplant waiting list. Kidney donations can save up to three lives through the Living Kidney Sharing Scheme and also help reduce NHS costs, as dialysis costs approximately £34,000 per patient each year. The decision to become a donor can be overwhelming, but there is lots of information and support on the Make Your Mark website. Click to find out more: https://bit.ly/404WkRJ Make Your Mark [Image description: A gentleman is holding up his t-shirt to reveal his torso only. Written in black writing is 'find out about living kidney donation'. He is wearing a dark blue top and black trousers with a black belt.]

We have a little game to play! 🎲 Our Bridges Walks are growing in 2025, and we might be heading to a city near you! To celebrate, we’ve hidden some exciting clues in the word search below. Can you crack the code and guess where we’re going next? Drop your guesses in the comments below – we can’t wait to see what you find. 👇 We'll announce the answer this week! Happy guessing!

Our funding partners like Kidney Research UK make Daphne Jackson Fellowships possible, helping people return to research after a career break: https://lnkd.in/ei6UxsRY Could you be the next Daphne Jackson Fellow in kidney research? Take a look at our flexible, part-time research fellowship, closing Friday 17th January! Link in the comments below 👇 #research #kidneyresearch #return #returntoresearch

💥Today's the day! 💥 Applications are now open for Accelerate@Babraham! 💡If you're an early-career life science entrepreneur this is the perfect opportunity to stress test your science concept and business proposition in a supportive environment. 📈Since its inception in 2018 the programme has nurtured 26 companies which together have raised £72.5m in funding and have a collective market value of £139m. 🌟The package of support on offer includes access to an unrivalled network of experts, mentors, investors, plus data-driven business support, lab space AND funding. All of this is backed by our strategic partners AstraZeneca, BioMed Realty, Eisai, Kidney Research UK, LifeArc and Novo Nordisk. While our invaluable delivery partners include Medicines Discovery Catapult and Triple Chasm. 🚀 Ready to accelerate? 👉https://ow.ly/oxMn50UCrH3 #AccelerateBabraham #StartUps #Biotech #LifeSciences #Entrepreneur #Cambridge

One week to go until the Daphne Jackson Fellowship closes. If you're looking to get back into research after a two year break, then this is for you! Help make a positive impact in kidney research. For more information and to apply, click here: https://bit.ly/3ZgIyuV