Can-SOLVE CKD Network

03/07/2026

March is Kidney Health Month, a great time to learn more about how to care for your kidneys.

Our partners at The Kidney Foundation of Canada La Fondation canadienne du rein have shared helpful information and resources to help people better understand kidney health and why it matters.

Check out their post below to learn more. 👇

03/06/2026

Can-SOLVE CKD will be presenting at the Roy & Vi Baay Research Event on March 12, in recognition of World Kidney Day. The event is hosted by the Cu***ng School of Medicine, University of Calgary.

Several Can-SOLVE CKD initiatives will be showcased during the poster session:

• APPROACH Project – “Supporting cardiac care decisions in patients with chronic kidney disease: Design of a cluster randomized pilot trial of a shared decision aid,” presented by Pantea Javaheri.
• Self-Management Project – “Evaluation of self-management measurement instruments for non-dialysis chronic kidney disease: A systematic review,” presented by Meghan Harris.
• Can-SOLVE CKD – “Strategic visioning of the Canadian CKD Clinic Network: Transformative dialogue through the World Café method” and “From audit to action: Mapping Can-SOLVE CKD’s IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility) journey,” presented by Selina Allu.

This is an in-person event only. If you’re attending, be sure to stop by the poster session between 2:30–3:45 pm MT to connect with the presenters and learn more about Can-SOLVE CKD research.

03/05/2026

World Kidney Day is just one week away!

This year’s theme, “Kidney Health for All: Caring for People, Protecting the Planet,” reminds us that kidney health isn’t just about our bodies—it’s connected to the world around us.

Did you know that air pollution, heat stress, and dehydration can increase the risk of kidney disease? And treatments for advanced kidney disease, like dialysis, can be resource-intensive. That’s why this World Kidney Day is calling for action that protects both people and the planet.

Learn more about the theme and find out how you can get involved:
https://www.worldkidneyday.org/2026-campaign/

is just one week away! Are you ready?

Looking for some last-minute inspiration? Explore our 2026 campaign materials and tools to help promote your activity and amplify your impact:

🔗 https://www.worldkidneyday.org/wkd-knowledge-bank/

03/05/2026

March is Kidney Health Month in Canada, and World Kidney Day is coming up on March 12.

Did you know that chronic kidney disease affects 1 in 10 people worldwide? Because it often develops without symptoms in the early stages, awareness and early detection are key to protecting kidney health.

This year’s World Kidney Day theme — “Kidney Health for All: Caring for People, Protecting the Planet” — highlights the importance of prevention, equity in care, and the connection between kidney health and our environment.

At the Can-SOLVE CKD Network, we bring together patients, researchers, health care providers, and interest holders to transform kidney research and care across Canada. Patients are at the centre of everything we do.

Follow along throughout March as we share kidney health facts, resources, and patient partner stories leading up to World Kidney Day.

03/03/2026

Putting Patients First 2026 ( ), hosted by the BC SUPPORT Unit of Michael Smith Health Research BC, is underway today in Vancouver, BC — bringing together patients, researchers, health partners, and policymakers to strengthen learning communities in health research.

Can-SOLVE CKD is proud to be part of the conversation. Our Patient Partnerships & Capacity Building Manager, Melanie Talson, presented: “From Inclusion to Meaningful Participation: Preparing Patient Partners for a Research Prioritization Meeting.”

If you’re attending in person, stop by our booth — we’d love to connect!

Learn more about the conference: https://healthresearchbc.ca/bc-support-unit/putting-patients-first/

Photo credit: BC SUPPORT Unit / Putting Patients First 2026

02/26/2026

What’s new on KidneyLink?

KidneyLink is Canada’s hub for connecting researchers with patients, caregivers, and families who want to get involved in kidney health research. Whether you're launching a study or looking to share your lived experience, KidneyLink.ca makes it easy to connect and collaborate.

This month, we’re sharing:
✔️ Research studies looking for volunteers to share their experiences with kidney care during disasters, pandemic communication for sexual and gender minority transplant patients, and support for young people who have experienced transplant loss
✔️ Canadian research highlights on incremental hemodialysis, GLP-1 medications and heart health in CKD, and emotional well-being supports for people on dialysis
✔️ Kidney health resources — including ways to get involved in World Kidney Day

Read and subscribe to the monthly newsletter here:
🔗https://mailchi.mp/8ac5815538d9/new-opportunities-to-get-involved-in-kidney-research-february-2026

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

02/26/2026

Register today for the 2026 CNTN Research Symposium!

Join us on Wednesday, May 6, for this hybrid event at the Canadian Society of Nephrology AGM pre-course. Everyone is welcome—researchers, trainees, and patient partners!

At the symposium, you can:

✔️ Hear updates on ongoing and upcoming clinical trials in Canada
✔️ Learn how CNTN is shaping the future of nephrology research
✔️ Connect and collaborate with researchers, trainees, and patient partners

In-person spots are limited, but virtual attendance is available.

🌐 Learn more and register here: https://cntn.ca/news/2026-cntn-research-symposium-is-now-open/

Can-SOLVE CKD is proud to support CNTN.

02/25/2026

5 insights from Black voices that should shape kidney care in Canada

Black people in Canada continue to face higher rates of kidney disease — often with delayed diagnosis and barriers to care. Together with the Black Health Alliance and The Kidney Foundation of Canada La Fondation canadienne du rein, Can-SOLVE CKD hosted a webinar series centred on protecting Black kidney health and uplifting lived experience in research.

In recognition of Black History Month, we’re highlighting five key takeaways from those conversations.

Read more: https://cansolveckd.ca/network_updates/5-insights-from-black-voices-that-should-shape-kidney-care-in-canada/

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.

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

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/