Kicking off #worldkidneyday w/big news! In addition to funding vital research, we're bringing education to our local communities, & we’re supporting the next generation of kidney leaders, the amazing students from USC KDSAP. Pls help us get our new programs off the ground. ukrocharity.org/donate/

Dean's POV 📸 I'm blown away by this photo of a lab-grown human kidney assembloid from the Li Lab at USC Stem Cell and was thrilled to hear it was selected by @nature.com as Image of the Year. Incredible! (Image by Pedro Medina/Li Lab/USC Stem Cell) #StemCell #Science 🧪

Kidney disease is a community problem. We're grateful for every one of you who's helping our team find the answers. Please donate to fund life-saving research this holiday season! ukrocharity.org/donate/

Our Howl-o-ween Dog Parade & Costume Contest is 10/25 at Clover Park, Santa Monica! Parade the pups in their spooky best & help fund kidney disease research @keck.usc.edu Everything dog! Vendors, treats, giveaways, prizes, food trucks, adoptions. Tickets: ukro-halloween-dog-parade.eventbrite.com

@nytimes.com has caused some misinformation re organ donation. Here is a step by step of the real WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHY that actually goes into the process of organ donation! @onelegacy.bsky.social @ukrocharity.bsky.social #transplant #donatelife #donors #ukro

On Saturday, UKRO hosted a mixer at Pitfire Pizza Pasadena for students from USC KDSAP and faculty from @keck.usc.edu. Students had the opportunity to network & learn about novel research approaches to address #kidneydisease. Thank you to all who came!

Did you know that kidney disease can affect your heart, brain, eyes, skin, muscles, digestion and more? That’s because kidney failure impacts nearly every organ system in the body. #takechargeofyourhealth #kidneyfacts #nationalkidneymonth

Did you know your kidneys have a higher blood flow than your brain, liver or heart? Your kidneys filter about 180 liters (50 gallons) of blood daily. Here's to Dr. Eugene Lin for providing awesome #kidneyfacts to help us celebrate #NationalKidneyMonth!

Thank you to our amazing board member Ammiel Najar for creating this fun graphic for #NationalKidneyMonth ! This week we have some cool kidney facts from USC’s Dr. Eugene Lin coming your way. Stay tuned.

We’re excited to share that Janos Peti-Peterdi, M.D., Ph.D., has been appointed the new director of the recently renamed Vito M. Campese, M.D./UKRO Kidney Research Center of USC! Check out the special post he wrote for us to celebrate World Kidney Day and National Kidney Month. ukrocharity.org

Research in 60 seconds: creating a synthetic kidney 🔬 Today for #WorldKidneyDay, Zhongwei Li, PhD, explains his work with @stemcell.keck.usc.edu and @ukrocharity.bsky.social to create a synthetic kidney generated from human stem cells. #Science #MedicalResearch #MedSky

Today’s the day! Run out to the Pitfire Pasadena or Westwood locations and support UKRO when you dine in or order takeaway. Just show our flyers when you order. Find them on our website. ukrocharity.org/ukro-partner...

Happy World Kidney Day! Dr. Zhongwei Li & the synthetic kidney project team are on a roll! The Li Lab has recently developed an organoid model that mimics the human kidney’s collecting duct. Please give $25 to fund life-saving research. ukrocharity.org/donate/ Image Credit: Carrie Zhang/Li Lab

Celebrate #WorldKidneyDay with UKRO & Pitfire Pizza! Bring friends & family, enjoy pizza & help raise funds for kidney disease research. On Thursday, 3/13/25, 15% of all sales at the Westwood & Pasadena locations will go to UKRO. See flyers. Dine-in & take-out. No deliveries.

In honor of Black History Month, we're celebrating kidney transplant pioneer Dr. Samuel L. Kountz. Here’s a great article on his amazing life and groundbreaking achievements that have made a lasting impact on patients' lives. medicineandmeaning.uams.edu/dr-samuel-l-...

Dr. Samuel L. Kountz | UAMS Medicine and Meaning

Of the hundreds of prominent graduates of the UAMS College of Medicine in its nearly 150-year history, Dr. Samuel Lee Kountz stands out for his work as a pioneering kidney transplantation surgeon. Bor...

medicineandmeaning.uams.edu

We're so excited to partner with Dialysis Education Services to celebrate art and spread awareness about #kidney health, organ transplantation and the power of personal strength! Mark your calendar for Saturday, 3/1/25 at 5:00 p.m. Tickets are still available. kidneyhealthandorgantrans.rsvpify.com

Kidney Health and Organ Transplant Awareness Art Show "Never Fade Into Darkness - RSVPify

- THE LOFT - Long Beach - 3290 Cherry Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807, USA

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Happy Valentine's Day! Our board member, Dr. Oliver Brooks, highlights the kidney-heart connection in a special guest post on our website. ukrocharity.org

An important step to bring equity to the #kidney #transplant system. abcnews.go.com/GMA/Wellness...

New race-neutral kidney evaluation moves thousands of Black patients up transplant waitlist

Jazmin Evans is one of 14,280 kidney transplant candidates moved up the waitlist between January 2023 and mid-March 2024, due to a new race-neutral kidney evaluation.

abcnews.go.com

January was rough. Our thoughts are with our beloved LA community as we grieve the huge loss brought on by the many wildfires in our area. The air disasters of the last few days have compounded this pain. Even in these difficult times, our fight against kidney disease goes on.

Wishing you all a healthy and joyful holiday season! ❄️⛄️❄️☃️❄️

New study in @plosglobalpublichealth.org reveals major gaps in kidney care for vulnerable groups: children have less access to KRT, refugees face barriers in low-income countries, and testing in the elderly remains low worldwide. Urgent action is needed!

In the past year, Dr. Zhongwei Li achieved a breakthrough step in the development of the synthetic kidney—engineering a plumbing system, which is essential for its function. We're very proud to support this life-saving work @keck.usc.edu Fantastic image by Pedro Medina/Li Lab! 👏👏👏 #kidneyresearch

Please join & share our Group & Page Links: KIDNEY SOLUTIONS: A NETWORK OF TRANSPLANT EXPERIENCE SUPPORT GROUP www.facebook.com/groups/13104... KIDNEY SOLUTIONS PAGE: KIDNEY SOLUTIONS: A NETWORK OF TRANSPLANT EXPERIENCE www.facebook.com/share/qeeHYM... WE MENTOR KIDNEY PATIENTS

Join us at the Vito M Campese MD/UKRO Kidney Research Center of USC for our new Journal Club on Kidney Disease! Discuss the latest advancements with researchers, clinicians, and students. Open to all! #KidneyResearch #JournalClub #USC @ukrocharity.bsky.social usckrc.github.io/website/kidn...

Hidden Bacterial Communities in Kidneys Shape Stone Formation Cleveland Clinic scientists have uncovered compelling evidence that challenges a long-held medical assumption: our urinary tract is not sterile after all. Their research reveals that healthy kidneys harbor specific bacterial communities…

Hidden Bacterial Communities in Kidneys Shape Stone Formation

Cleveland Clinic scientists have uncovered compelling evidence that challenges a long-held medical assumption: our urinary tract is not sterile after all. Their research reveals that healthy kidneys harbor specific bacterial communities that can either promote or prevent the formation of kidney stones, opening new possibilities for treating a condition that affects millions. Published in Nature Communications | Estimated reading time: 4 minutes…

scienceblog.com

Congratulations & thank you to Dr. Qazi, our newly-elected Vice President! We are excited for this new chapter & all the great work we will do together. #kidneyresearch #kidneydisease

Yasir Qazi@kidneytransplant.bsky.social · 2y ago

What a ride it has been- Dr Campese , thank you for always trusting me and giving me the opportunity to be who I am today. Let's take it into a higher gear #UKRO Let's make this a one of a kind Kidney Resource and Research center for the entire world