Kidney Disease Medical Research
More than 20 million Americans suffer from diseases of the kidney. Over 468,000 people need an artificial kidney (dialysis) machine in order to stay alive. More than 118,000 people are awaiting a life-saving organ transplant. Nineteen people die each day while awaiting a transplant.
The ultimate goal of the National Kidney Foundation of Utah & Idaho is the total eradication of diseases of the kidney. Support of scientific research regarding new methods of disease prevention and treatment is one of our leading priorities.
In the past fiscal year (2016/ 2017), two separate grants have been awarded to scientists throughout the states of Utah and Idaho for the continuation of their substantive research projects:
- Dr. Monique E. Cho, M.D.
“The Role of Iron in Systemic Complications of ESRD”
- Dr. Isaac E. Hall, M.D., M.S.
“Predicting Kidney Transplant Function with Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound”
The foundation continues to seek individual and foundation grants to support the NKF of Utah & Idaho Medical Research Endowment Fund, originally established by a gift from C.R. England, Inc.
In addition to sponsoring research aimed at combating kidney disease, the NKF of Utah & Idaho Medical Research Program assists in the training of the young physician scientists who conduct the studies. In planning for next year’s programs, application information for NKF of Utah & Idaho Research Grants, Post-doctoral Research Fellowships, Young Investigator Grants, NKF Matching Fellowship Grants, and Clinical Scientist Awards has been sent to Utah and Idaho health care professionals and facilities.
For more information on applying for a research grant contact Heidyn Mouritsen at the foundation office.
Social Workers
Council of Nephrology Social Workers of the National Kidney Foundation
The forms below are password protected and must be completed by the social worker or dietitian.
Questions?
Contact Ann Madsen regarding patient access.