Can-SOLVE CKD Network

Can-SOLVE CKD Network We are a pan-Canadian network of patients, scientists, and health care professionals transforming kidney health together.

Can-SOLVE CKD is a pan-Canadian patient-oriented kidney research network. In partnership with patients, researchers, health care providers, and policy-makers, we are working to transform treatment and care for Canadians living with or at risk for chronic kidney disease.

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Can-SOLVE CKD est un réseau pancanadien de recherche sur les maladies rénales qui est axée sur les patients. En partenariat avec les patients, les chercheurs, le personnel de santé et les décideurs, nous travaillons pour transformer le traitement et les soins destinés aux Canadiens atteints ou susceptibles de contracter des maladies rénales chroniques.

What’s new in kidney research?KidneyLink.ca is sharing accessible summaries of recent Canadian research that could help ...
02/20/2026

What’s new in kidney research?

KidneyLink.ca is sharing accessible summaries of recent Canadian research that could help shape the future of kidney care.

Here are the latest highlights:

🔹 Streamlining transplant assessments shortens wait times
🔹 Rethinking “steroid-resistant” childhood nephrotic syndrome
🔹 SGLT2 inhibitors may be safe for people with ADPKD

Each summary explains the research in plain language and highlights what the findings could mean for patients, families, and care teams.

Take a few minutes to explore the summaries — and discover more research results here: bit.ly/KL-Research-Results

KidneyLink is a collaboration between The Kidney Foundation of Canada La Fondation canadienne du rein and Can-SOLVE CKD Network.

Our Can-SOLVE CKD Network update for February is here!From new funding announcements and national engagement to upcoming...
02/20/2026

Our Can-SOLVE CKD Network update for February is here!

From new funding announcements and national engagement to upcoming conferences and kidney health awareness initiatives — here’s what’s happening across the Can-SOLVE CKD
Network:

🔹 New funding secured for Can-SOLVE CKD Phase 2 extension
🔹 Advancing Black kidney health together
🔹 Can-SOLVE CKD showcases research at World Kidney Day event
🔹 Registration now open for CNTN Research Symposium
🔹 Looking ahead to Kidney Health Month and World Kidney Day
🔹 Upcoming nephrology events

Stay connected — read our February update and be sure to subscribe!

🔗 https://mailchi.mp/b0ef45f1c0fb/whats-new-this-month-at-can-solve-ckd-february-2026

We were pleased to collaborate with the Black Health Alliance this past year and continue to be inspired by their leader...
02/17/2026

We were pleased to collaborate with the Black Health Alliance this past year and continue to be inspired by their leadership in advancing Black health across Canada.

Their 2025 impact reflects the meaningful difference they are making through research, education, and advocacy, and the breadth of their collaborations shows the power of community-driven approaches to health.

Learn more about their work: https://blackhealthalliance.ca/

Are you a kidney patient or caregiver affected by an emergency or disaster? Researchers are looking for patients with ki...
02/13/2026

Are you a kidney patient or caregiver affected by an emergency or disaster?

Researchers are looking for patients with kidney disease and their caregivers to share their experiences with kidney care before, during, and after a disaster. Your insights will help improve disaster preparedness and support for patients and caregivers.

What participation involves:
✔️ One 45 to 60-minute phone or video call (virtual interview)
✔️ Time to review and sign a consent form
✔️ Sharing your experiences of kidney care disruptions
✔️ Participation is voluntary and confidential

Who can participate:
✔️ Adults (18+) with dialysis or kidney transplant experience whose care was disrupted by a disaster
✔️ Adult caregivers who supported someone whose treatment was disrupted

Learn more: https://kidneylink.ca/research-studies/a-qualitative-study-exploring-patient-and-caregiver-perspectives-and-experiences-on-disaster-management-in-kidney-care/

Don’t miss The Kidney Foundation of Canada La Fondation canadienne du rein's 6th Annual Virtual Forum on Feb 25–26!A f...
02/06/2026

Don’t miss The Kidney Foundation of Canada La Fondation canadienne du rein's 6th Annual Virtual Forum on Feb 25–26!

A free, virtual event featuring sessions like Bridging Gaps in Kidney Care, Clinical Trials: Your Questions Answered, and an Indigenous Cooking Demonstration — plus expert insights on treatment options, research, and living donation.

Register for free: bit.ly/2026-Virtu-Forum

2025 Can-SOLVE CKD Impact Report: By the Numbers In 2025, the Can-SOLVE CKD Network continued to advance patient-oriente...
02/05/2026

2025 Can-SOLVE CKD Impact Report: By the Numbers

In 2025, the Can-SOLVE CKD Network continued to advance patient-oriented research, share knowledge, and strengthen partnerships across Canada. These numbers give a quick snapshot of how our work reached communities, influenced care, and moved kidney research forward this year.

Thank you to our funding partners for their generous support!

Read the recently released 2025 Impact Report and share it with your networks: https://cansolveckd.ca/about-us/annual-reports/

February is Black History Month, a time to recognize the history, contributions, and ongoing leadership of Black Canadia...
02/05/2026

February is Black History Month, a time to recognize the history, contributions, and ongoing leadership of Black Canadians and their communities.

Did you know? Dr. Anderson Ruffin Abbott was the first Canadian-born Black physician, earning his medical degree in Toronto in the 1860s and serving communities on both sides of the border. His trailblazing work helped open doors for future generations of Black healthcare professionals.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.utoronto.ca/news/first-canadian-born-black-doctor-studied-u-t

This month, we acknowledge the important roles Black Canadians continue to play in strengthening health care in Canada, including advancements in kidney health.

We are excited to announce that Can-SOLVE CKD’s 2025 Impact Report is now available! 🎉This year’s report highlights how ...
01/29/2026

We are excited to announce that Can-SOLVE CKD’s 2025 Impact Report is now available! 🎉

This year’s report highlights how our network is turning patient-oriented kidney research into real-world change. You’ll find stories about research now being used in practice, national collaborations building capacity for more inclusive research, and training and mentorship efforts strengthening kidney research across Canada—all grounded in what matters most to people with lived experience of kidney disease.

Looking ahead to 2026, the report sets the stage for a milestone year: celebrating 10 years of Can-SOLVE CKD with events, stories, and reflections on what we’ve achieved together—and where we’re headed next.

Special thank you to our funding partners for their generous support.

📖 Read the full report and share it with your networks: https://cansolveckd.ca/about-us/annual-reports/

Looking for ways to get involved in kidney research or learn more about kidney health?Check out KidneyLink’s first newsl...
01/28/2026

Looking for ways to get involved in kidney research or learn more about kidney health?

Check out KidneyLink’s first newsletter of 2026—your hub for research opportunities, updates on Canadian kidney studies, and free resources to support kidney health.

This month, we’re sharing:
✔️ New research opportunities for patients and caregivers, including studies on transplantation of organs across species, disaster preparedness, and equitable pandemic communication
✔️ Canadian research updates on transplant access, childhood nephrotic syndrome, and ADPKD
✔️ Free kidney health resources, including fact sheets, webinars, and practical tools

📬 Read and subscribe here:
🔗 https://mailchi.mp/d367a4640594/new-opportunities-to-get-involved-in-kidney-research-january-2026

KidneyLink is a joint initiative of The Kidney Foundation of Canada La Fondation canadienne du rein and Can-SOLVE CKD.

Our Can-SOLVE CKD Network update for January is here!From a new research publication and national presentations to webin...
01/24/2026

Our Can-SOLVE CKD Network update for January is here!

From a new research publication and national presentations to webinar recordings, SPOR updates, and opportunities for health care providers to share their insights — here’s what’s happening across the Can-SOLVE CKD Network:

🔹 Mind the Gap pathway featured in a new journal publication
🔹 CNTN Research Symposium seeking presenters
🔹 Remembering Dr. Barry Lavallee
🔹 In case you missed it: Dr. Adeera Levin’s nephrology overview
🔹 SPOR partners unite on LinkedIn
🔹 Calling health care providers: complete a short survey
🔹 Upcoming nephrology events

Stay connected — read our January update and be sure to subscribe!
🔗 https://mailchi.mp/bb736c99a633/whats-new-this-month-at-can-solve-ckd-january-2026

Coping with dialysis can be hard — and mental health support matters. A patient-facing mental healthcare pathway, co-de...
01/21/2026

Coping with dialysis can be hard — and mental health support matters.

A patient-facing mental healthcare pathway, co-designed by a Can-SOLVE CKD project team with people who have lived experience of dialysis, is featured in a new University of Alberta Faculty of Nursing story and peer-reviewed journal publication. Learn how patients helped shape this resource, and explore the pathway for yourself or someone you care for.

👉 Read the story: https://bit.ly/4bQDJ34

Want to learn how kidney care can be made more sustainable while still keeping patients at the centre?Join the Kidney Ca...
01/20/2026

Want to learn how kidney care can be made more sustainable while still keeping patients at the centre?

Join the Kidney Care Sustainability Network for the next Kidney Care Susnet event on Thursday, January 22, 2026 (14:00–15:00 UTC), featuring Dr. Tamara Glavinovic, Nephrologist at the University of Ottawa.

In her talk, “Sustainability in Kidney Care – The Canadian Experience,” Dr. Glavinovic will explore what “sustainable kidney care” can look like in practice—how we can reduce waste, use resources wisely, and support high-quality care for people living with kidney disease. The session will include insights from Canada, with reflections relevant to the UK, EU, and international settings.

Learn more: https://networks.sustainablehealthcare.org.uk/events/network-meeting-sustainability-kidney-care-canadian-experience

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