Can-SOLVE CKD Network

05/29/2026

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

From celebrating 10 years of collaboration in action at our Annual Meeting to time spent at the Canadian Society of Nephrology AGM — including the CNTN Research Symposium and CANA/Can-SOLVE CKD/CSN Joint Symposium — and new resources to support equity in research, here’s what’s happening across the network:

🔹 Highlights from the 2026 Can-SOLVE CKD Annual Meeting
🔹 Celebrating 10 years of collaboration in action
🔹 Meet the 2026 Can-SOLVE CKD award recipients
🔹 Disaster preparedness in kidney care
🔹 New EDI-A resource for research teams
🔹 Highlights from the CNTN Research Symposium
🔹 Indigenous engagement in kidney research
🔹 Complete the ISN Global Kidney Health Atlas survey
🔹 Upcoming nephrology events

Stay connected — read our May update and be sure to subscribe!
🔗 https://mailchi.mp/da46e5888f02/whats-new-at-can-solve-ckd-may-2026?e=78bd26772f

05/28/2026

What happens when patients help shape research from the very beginning?

At Can-SOLVE CKD’s 2026 Annual Meeting, patients, researchers, clinicians, and partners came together to reflect on 10 years of collaboration and the impact patient partnership has had on kidney research across Canada.

Throughout the meeting, research project teams shared examples of how patient partners have helped improve communication, support informed decision-making, and ensure research addresses the issues that matter most to people living with kidney disease and their families.

From community-led kidney screening programs to tools that help patients make informed choices about their care, one message stood out: research is stronger when patients help lead it.

Swipe through the slides for key takeaways from the meeting and read our annual meeting feature story to learn how patient partnership continues to shape the future of kidney research in Canada: https://bit.ly/3RzYQPk

💙 Thank you to all of the patient partners who have shared their time, experiences, and expertise with Can-SOLVE CKD over the past decade. Your contributions continue to make a difference!

05/27/2026

📣 We’re proud to see Can-SOLVE CKD leaders and collaborators featured in The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) new roundtable reflecting on 10 years of the ISN-Global Kidney Health Atlas (ISN-GKHA).

The discussion includes Can-SOLVE CKD Principal Investigator Dr. Adeera Levin, who conceived the original vision for the ISN-GKHA, and Can-SOLVE CKD researcher Dr. Aminu Bello, co-chair of the initiative.

🌎 A great conversation on the power of global collaboration, data, and advocacy to improve kidney care worldwide. Link below! 🔗

Discover the first virtual ISN Roundtable: "ISN-GKHA 2027: 10-year-round-up roundtable," a new on-demand conversation format from the ISN Academy.

This discussion brings together some of the leaders behind the ISN-Global Kidney Health Atlas to reflect on 10 years of the initiative, its impact on advocacy and policy, the challenges of building a global data initiative, and priorities for the future of kidney care worldwide.

https://bit.ly/4dwQoJ9

05/26/2026

The latest CNTN Network Update is here!

Can-SOLVE CKD is proud to support the Canadian Nephrology Trials Network (CNTN), advancing kidney clinical trials and patient-oriented research across Canada.

This edition highlights key discussions from the 2026 CNTN Research Symposium and shares updates, opportunities, and resources from across the Canadian nephrology research community.

In this issue:
✔️ Highlights from CNTN’s annual research symposium
✔️ Be part of the CNTN sustainability survey
✔️ Meet CNTN’s new members
✔️ International Clinical Trials Day 2026
✔️ Read the ACT Consortium’s Impact Report
✔️ Complete the ISN Global Kidney Health Atlas survey

Read the full CNTN Network Update and subscribe:
🔗https://mailchi.mp/a2da7182989a/cntn-network-update-may-2026

🌐 To learn more about CNTN, visit: cntn.ca

05/24/2026

Earlier this month, members of the Can-SOLVE CKD team joined patients and healthcare partners at the Alberta SPOR SUPPORT Unit’s 2026 Northwest SPOR Collaborative Forum in Edmonton.

As part of the forum theme, “People and Partnerships: Powering the Future of Health Research,” Selina Allu and patient partner Manuel Escoto co-presented:

“10 Years of Can-SOLVE CKD: Reflecting on Kidney Innovations and Impact.”

Their session reflected on a decade of patient-oriented kidney research and highlighted how collaboration, patient partnership, knowledge mobilization, and implementation support help translate research into real-world kidney care across Canada.

Selina also shared a poster presentation on reimagining the Canadian CKD Clinic Network through collaborative World Café discussions.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to meaningful conversations throughout the forum.

05/22/2026

Your voice can help shape the future of kidney care worldwide! 🌍

The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) is inviting people living with , receiving dialysis, or living with a kidney transplant to contribute to the ISN-Global Kidney Health Atlas.

👉 Share your experience and insights by completing the global patient questionnaire, and share this opportunity with friends and family who are living with CKD: https://form.jotform.com/ISNMembership/isn-gkha-2027-contact

Deadline to complete the questionnaire is May 30, 2026.

05/20/2026

Every year on May 20, we acknowledge International Clinical Trials Day, raising awareness about clinical trials and recognizing clinical research professionals across the globe.

We are proud to support the Canadian Nephrology Trials Network (CNTN) in recognizing the work of their network members who are advancing medical knowledge through research.

Hear network members’ perspectives on the importance of clinical trials and the role they play in improving kidney care and patient outcomes.

To learn more about CNTN, visit cntn.ca

Can-SOLVE CKD is proud to support CNTN.

05/18/2026

New research is shaping the future of kidney care in Canada.

Here are the latest research highlights on KidneyLink.ca:
🔹 People with glomerular disease may have a higher risk of cancer
🔹 Why in-person support still matters for rural patients doing dialysis at home
🔹 Precision matching in kidney transplant: what experts say about benefits and risks

Each summary breaks down what the findings mean for patients, families, and care teams — helping turn evidence into action.

Explore the latest research summaries and discover more in the Research Results section: https://kidneylink.ca/research-results/

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

05/15/2026

Last week at the Canadian Society of Nephrology AGM in Québec City, the CANA/Can-SOLVE CKD/CSN Joint Symposium brought together clinicians, researchers, health system leaders, and patient partners for an engaging discussion on disaster preparedness in kidney care.

Held during Emergency Preparedness Month, the session explored how kidney programs can better prepare for emergencies such as wildfires, floods, and power outages, and support continuity of care for people living with kidney disease.

The session opened with a powerful patient video featuring Laura Bennett, Heather Dumka, and Michael McCormick, sharing lived experiences of navigating kidney care during emergencies. The video was moderated by patient partner Arlene Desjarlais.

🎥 Watch the 5-minute video here: https://youtu.be/QnKSZ6_TCBw?si=GB_PnYOVioqIzXCO

Across the discussion, themes of coordination, communication, and patient engagement highlighted the importance of strengthening preparedness across Canada.

The session also featured a fireside chat and an engaged audience Q&A, reflecting strong participation and discussion throughout.

👉 We invite you to watch and share the video, and reflect on the importance of patient voice in shaping care and strengthening emergency preparedness.

05/11/2026

If you’re attending the Alberta SPOR Support Unit’s 2026 Northwest SPOR Collaborative Forum (May 12–13) in Edmonton, come say hello to the Can-SOLVE CKD team as we share two presentations happening tomorrow, May 12.

Selina Allu, Knowledge Translation Broker and Implementation Support Practitioner with Can-SOLVE CKD, will be presenting the poster “Reimagining the Canadian CKD Clinic Network: Transformative Dialogue Through the World Café Method.” This work shares insights from a multi-stakeholder World Café that brought together patients, clinicians, researchers, administrators, and national partners to reflect on strengths and co-create future directions for a more responsive, equitable, and learning-oriented kidney care system.

Selina Allu and patient partner Manuel Escoto will also co-present a 1-hour oral presentation, “10 years of Can-SOLVE CKD: Reflecting on Kidney Innovations and Impact.” This session reflects on a decade of patient-oriented kidney research through Can-SOLVE CKD, highlighting how patient partnership and network-enabled knowledge mobilization and implementation support have helped move innovations into real-world kidney care across Canada.

This year’s forum theme is “People and Partnerships: Powering the Future of Health Research,” bringing together patients, researchers, health system leaders, community organizations, and practitioners from across the health ecosystem.

Looking forward to connecting with colleagues and collaborators and sharing more about the work happening across the Can-SOLVE CKD network.

More information about the event: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2026-northwest-spor-collaborative-forum-tickets-1980748992557?aff=AbSPORUWebsite