Kidney Wales Foundation applications for the 2013 Research Awards OPENING SOON
The Kidney Wales Foundation will soon open applications for the 2013 Research Awards.
Our Research advisory Panel
Chaired by Dr Sian Griffin with Paul Cockwell and Dr Menna R Clatworthy will advise the Board of the Kidney Wales Foundation.
Applications from those working in Welsh institutions, or from Welsh researchers wishing to gain specific experience elsewhere are invited. (In addition, particularly strong applications from established researchers demonstrating value elsewhere in the UK may be considered). The proposed research should be clearly related to kidney disease, and applications involving collaboration between scientists and clinicians are particularly encouraged.
Research Awards are available for PhD studentships, project and programme grants.
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Vital Role of Research
Research is vitally important, already enormous strides have been made in treatment and prevention:-
Screening during pregnancy to detect abnormalities in the developing baby, so that treatment can begin from the moment of birth.
Improvements in transplant techniques resulting in an 80% success rate for children when the donor is a relative.
The development of immunosuppressive drugs to prevent transplant rejection and new techniques for monitoring side effects.
Continual improvements in dialysis - a lifesaving technique for thousands of children and adults.
Considerable progress in helping children on dialysis to grow normally.
A better understanding of the immunological mechanisms which lead to inflammation of the filters (glomeruli) of the kidney - one of the commonest causes of Renal failure.
The discovery that certain painkillers can damage the kidneys when used excessively - and action to prevent the over-use of these drugs.
Continued improvements in the drugs available to treat high blood pressure - one of the causes of kidney failure.
Intensive study of the hormone renin which is secreted by the kidneys, the part it plays in causing high blood pressure, and the development of drugs to block its harmful effects.
The availability of the hormone erythropietin (E.P.O) to correct the anaemia of renal failure.
New insights which give hope for the future - from the role of genetic factors in causing kidney disease to the importance of Diet in treatment and prevention.
