Kidney Disease HIT News

New £10.4 million research centre will unlock new tests, treatments and cures for people living with rare kidney diseases

  • 23rd April 2024
Thousands of people living with rare kidney disease will get access to improved diagnostics, treatments…

Study highlights potential new approach for early intervention for diabetic patients at risk of kidney disease

  • 27th March 2024
Researchers at the University of Bristol have uncovered a mechanism by which a hormone…

Breakthrough in treatment for world’s leading cause of kidney failure in children

  • 19th October 2023
A potential treatment for the world’s leading cause of kidney failure in children needing…

Gene therapy hope for children with kidney disease

  • 10th August 2023
Researchers at the University of Bristol have made a remarkable step forward in finding a…

Reflections of a Bristol Health Partners public contributor

  • 15th July 2023
I strongly believe that the public and patients can offer a genuine contribution to improving…

Researchers find new pathway to prevent kidney failure for thousands

  • 15th April 2023
Researchers at the University of Bristol have made a breakthrough that could prevent certain…

Kidney Disease HIT 2022-23

  • 1st April 2023
Undertaking research into kidney disease The Kidney Disease HIT focuses primarily on undertaking research to…

New way to reduce progression of diabetic kidney disease discovered

  • 7th February 2023
A new way to reduce progression of diabetic kidney disease, affecting 40% of people with…

More donors of Black and Asian heritage needed to help patients waiting for an organ transplant

  • 12th January 2023
A new report published today by NHS Blood and Transplant – a member of…

Maria Kane: Bristol Health Partners and us

  • 10th January 2023
Like many leaders in healthcare, I wear multiple hats. Not only am I Chief Executive…

Bristol Health Partners explained in short film

  • 1st November 2022
Bristol Health Partners brings together universities, health and care services, and local authorities to improve…