Can-SOLVE CKD Network

02/13/2026

Are you a kidney patient or caregiver affected by an emergency or disaster?

Researchers are looking for patients with kidney disease and their caregivers to share their experiences with kidney care before, during, and after a disaster. Your insights will help improve disaster preparedness and support for patients and caregivers.

What participation involves:
✔️ One 45 to 60-minute phone or video call (virtual interview)
✔️ Time to review and sign a consent form
✔️ Sharing your experiences of kidney care disruptions
✔️ Participation is voluntary and confidential

Who can participate:
✔️ Adults (18+) with dialysis or kidney transplant experience whose care was disrupted by a disaster
✔️ Adult caregivers who supported someone whose treatment was disrupted

Learn more: https://kidneylink.ca/research-studies/a-qualitative-study-exploring-patient-and-caregiver-perspectives-and-experiences-on-disaster-management-in-kidney-care/

02/06/2026

Don’t miss The Kidney Foundation of Canada La Fondation canadienne du rein's 6th Annual Virtual Forum on Feb 25–26!

A free, virtual event featuring sessions like Bridging Gaps in Kidney Care, Clinical Trials: Your Questions Answered, and an Indigenous Cooking Demonstration — plus expert insights on treatment options, research, and living donation.

Register for free: bit.ly/2026-Virtu-Forum

02/05/2026

2025 Can-SOLVE CKD Impact Report: By the Numbers

In 2025, the Can-SOLVE CKD Network continued to advance patient-oriented research, share knowledge, and strengthen partnerships across Canada. These numbers give a quick snapshot of how our work reached communities, influenced care, and moved kidney research forward this year.

Thank you to our funding partners for their generous support!

Read the recently released 2025 Impact Report and share it with your networks: https://cansolveckd.ca/about-us/annual-reports/

02/05/2026

February is Black History Month, a time to recognize the history, contributions, and ongoing leadership of Black Canadians and their communities.

Did you know? Dr. Anderson Ruffin Abbott was the first Canadian-born Black physician, earning his medical degree in Toronto in the 1860s and serving communities on both sides of the border. His trailblazing work helped open doors for future generations of Black healthcare professionals.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.utoronto.ca/news/first-canadian-born-black-doctor-studied-u-t

This month, we acknowledge the important roles Black Canadians continue to play in strengthening health care in Canada, including advancements in kidney health.

01/29/2026

We are excited to announce that Can-SOLVE CKD’s 2025 Impact Report is now available! 🎉

This year’s report highlights how our network is turning patient-oriented kidney research into real-world change. You’ll find stories about research now being used in practice, national collaborations building capacity for more inclusive research, and training and mentorship efforts strengthening kidney research across Canada—all grounded in what matters most to people with lived experience of kidney disease.

Looking ahead to 2026, the report sets the stage for a milestone year: celebrating 10 years of Can-SOLVE CKD with events, stories, and reflections on what we’ve achieved together—and where we’re headed next.

Special thank you to our funding partners for their generous support.

📖 Read the full report and share it with your networks: https://cansolveckd.ca/about-us/annual-reports/

01/28/2026

Looking for ways to get involved in kidney research or learn more about kidney health?

Check out KidneyLink’s first newsletter of 2026—your hub for research opportunities, updates on Canadian kidney studies, and free resources to support kidney health.

This month, we’re sharing:
✔️ New research opportunities for patients and caregivers, including studies on transplantation of organs across species, disaster preparedness, and equitable pandemic communication
✔️ Canadian research updates on transplant access, childhood nephrotic syndrome, and ADPKD
✔️ Free kidney health resources, including fact sheets, webinars, and practical tools

📬 Read and subscribe here:
🔗 https://mailchi.mp/d367a4640594/new-opportunities-to-get-involved-in-kidney-research-january-2026

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

01/24/2026

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

From a new research publication and national presentations to webinar recordings, SPOR updates, and opportunities for health care providers to share their insights — here’s what’s happening across the Can-SOLVE CKD Network:

🔹 Mind the Gap pathway featured in a new journal publication
🔹 CNTN Research Symposium seeking presenters
🔹 Remembering Dr. Barry Lavallee
🔹 In case you missed it: Dr. Adeera Levin’s nephrology overview
🔹 SPOR partners unite on LinkedIn
🔹 Calling health care providers: complete a short survey
🔹 Upcoming nephrology events

Stay connected — read our January update and be sure to subscribe!
🔗 https://mailchi.mp/bb736c99a633/whats-new-this-month-at-can-solve-ckd-january-2026

01/21/2026

Coping with dialysis can be hard — and mental health support matters.

A patient-facing mental healthcare pathway, co-designed by a Can-SOLVE CKD project team with people who have lived experience of dialysis, is featured in a new University of Alberta Faculty of Nursing story and peer-reviewed journal publication. Learn how patients helped shape this resource, and explore the pathway for yourself or someone you care for.

👉 Read the story: https://bit.ly/4bQDJ34

01/20/2026

Want to learn how kidney care can be made more sustainable while still keeping patients at the centre?

Join the Kidney Care Sustainability Network for the next Kidney Care Susnet event on Thursday, January 22, 2026 (14:00–15:00 UTC), featuring Dr. Tamara Glavinovic, Nephrologist at the University of Ottawa.

In her talk, “Sustainability in Kidney Care – The Canadian Experience,” Dr. Glavinovic will explore what “sustainable kidney care” can look like in practice—how we can reduce waste, use resources wisely, and support high-quality care for people living with kidney disease. The session will include insights from Canada, with reflections relevant to the UK, EU, and international settings.

Learn more: https://networks.sustainablehealthcare.org.uk/events/network-meeting-sustainability-kidney-care-canadian-experience

01/11/2026

Check out this upcoming webinar from our partners at The Kidney Foundation of Canada La Fondation canadienne du rein!

Join researchers, patients, and caregivers on January 20, 2026 at 12 PM PT to explore how innovation and patient partnership are shaping the future of kidney care.

Registration is free: bit.ly/Webi-20JA26

More information below 👇

The future of kidney care is bright, and it's being built today. From advances in treatments available for the early stages of kidney disease to breakthroughs in transplantation, innovation is transforming how kidney disease is understood, managed, and treated. For people living with kidney disease,...

01/04/2026

Today is National Ribbon Skirt Day.

Today, we revisit an article from last year that recognizes the cultural significance of the ribbon skirt and the events that led to this day being formally acknowledged.

The ribbon skirt is a symbol of Indigenous identity, tradition, and resilience. National Ribbon Skirt Day emerged from advocacy, education, and the refusal to let cultural expression be dismissed or misunderstood.

As conversations around equity, inclusion, and respect continue to evolve, we believe it remains important to pause, reflect, and learn. We invite our network to revisit our article and take time today to acknowledge the meaning of this day and the teachings it represents.

🔗National Ribbon Skirt Day: Celebrating Indigenous culture and identity

Recognized on January 4, National Ribbon Skirt Day acknowledges the significance of ribbon skirts within Indigenous culture and honours the experience of Isabella Kulak, a young girl from the Cote First Nation in Saskatchewan. During a “formal dress day” at her school in 2022, Isabella was ridic...

12/31/2025

We’re revisiting our December Can-SOLVE CKD Network update, which highlights recent network activities, partnerships, and opportunities from the month.

This month’s update highlights:
🔹 How My Heart and CKD supports patient decisions
🔹 In Memory of Arris Hans Vorster
🔹 Partnering to strengthen Black kidney health
🔹 Giving youth with CKD a voice
🔹 Patient partners needed: Share your insights in a kidney care survey
🔹 Upcoming nephrology events

👉Catch up on the December update and subscribe to stay connected.
https://mailchi.mp/9c3f0d88da69/whats-new-this-month-at-can-solve-ckd-december-2025