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Read the latest research about polycystic kidney disease (PKD).

New Hope for PKD Patients: IMPEDE-PKD Research Study

17 October 2024 | Jane Pugh | Latest news
A ground-breaking research study is underway to investigate whether the diabetes drug metformin can slow the progression of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD). Understanding A...

Pioneering Milestone: First Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Transplant Successfully Performed

23 March 2024 | Jane Pugh | Latest news
On March 16, 2024, the US witnessed a historic medical milestone: the successful completion of the first pig-to-human kidney transplant. This groundbreaking procedure, conducted at Massachusetts Ge...

Study identifies cell signals that might be intercepted to treat PLD

15 January 2024 | Hannah Bridges | Latest news
Following on from our recent article on polycystic liver disease (PLD), we’re excited to share some new research in this field. Researchers in Edinburgh, the Netherlands, Italy and Spain have disco...

The benefits and risks of a ketogenic diet for ADPKD from the KETO-ADPKD Study

15 January 2024 | Hannah Bridges | Blogs
Studies in animal models of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) showed in 2019 that a ketogenic diet may have positive effects on cystic kidneys. Ketogenic diets are low in carbohy...

AI Measures Kidney Size 6 Times Faster than Humans

15 January 2024 | Hannah Bridges | Latest news
Artificial intelligence (AI) once felt like it had a home only in science fiction stories, but there’s no doubt it’s now becoming an integral part of our world. The potential threats and opportunit...

ARPKD animated information video

14 October 2022 | Jane Pugh | Blogs
Paediatric nephrologists at Evelina London Children's Hospital are in the process of creating an animated information video to help children (Aged approx. 8-10yrs) and their families learn more abo...

Lab grown kidneys could lead to new treatments that slow disease progression

04 July 2022 | Jane Pugh | Latest news
We are delighted to fund Professor Colin A Johnson and his work looking for novel treatments for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). Professor Colin A Johnson  The Proble...

New study aims to prevent cyst formation in ADPKD

28 June 2022 | Jane Pugh | Latest news
It is with great pleasure we announce that we are funding Professor Albert Ong on his mission to discover and test new treatments for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). Pro...

Grant to study genetics could improve lives of ARPKD patients

23 June 2022 | Jane Pugh | Latest news
We're thrilled to co-fund a PKD PhD Studentship under the supervision of Dr Joe Cockburn, one of three brand new awards funded by our groundbreaking research partnership with Kidney Research UK.  ...