Can-SOLVE CKD Network

03/24/2026

New research is shaping the future of kidney care in Canada

As we mark Kidney Health Month, we’re sharing some of the latest research highlights from KidneyLink.ca:

🔹 A new resource supporting emotional well-being for people on dialysis
🔹 GLP-1 medications may offer added heart health benefits for people with kidney disease
🔹 Incremental hemodialysis may help improve quality of life for some patients

Each summary helps break down what the research means for patients, families, and care teams — turning evidence into action.

👉 Explore the latest research summaries: bit.ly/KL-Research-Results

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

03/23/2026

Shaping research with lived experience.

Through training, peer review, and collaboration with researchers, patient partners help make kidney research more relevant, accessible, and patient-centred across Canada.

Arlene Desjarlais and Dwight Sparkes are two patient partners contributing their lived experience to the Canadian Nephrology Trials Network (CNTN), where patient voices play an important role in shaping research.

Their experiences highlight the value of lived experience—and the important role patient partners play in strengthening studies and ensuring they reflect real-world priorities.

As this work continues to grow, CNTN is looking to engage more patient partners from across Canada.

👉 Read their story and learn more: https://cntn.ca/news/how-patient-partners-are-shaping-kidney-research-at-cntn/
Stay connected to CNTN—sign up for their newsletter: https://bit.ly/CNTNnewsletter

Can-SOLVE CKD is proud to support CNTN.

03/21/2026

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Can-SOLVE CKD Awards

The Barbara Ann LeGay Award for Patient-Oriented Research and the Howard Vincent Reconciliation Award recognize individuals across our network who are making meaningful contributions to patient-oriented research and Indigenous health.

Do you know someone who should be recognized?

🔗 Learn more and submit a nomination: https://cansolveckd.ca/network_updates/2026-award-nominations/
📅 Deadline: April 9, 2026

Recipients will be recognized at the 2026 Can-SOLVE CKD Annual Meeting in Québec City.

03/18/2026

Canada has the knowledge to prevent kidney disease — now we need to put it into action.

In a recent Vancouver Sun op-ed for Kidney Health Month, Dr. Adeera Levin highlights the need to shift from late-stage treatment to earlier detection and prevention of chronic kidney disease in Canada.

Kidney disease often develops silently, and too many people are diagnosed when it’s already advanced. Earlier action can make a real difference.

The article also emphasizes the importance of equity-focused, community-informed approaches — work that Can-SOLVE CKD is proud to support alongside patients, communities, and partners across the country.

🔗 Read the full op-ed visit: www[dot]vancouversun[dot]com/opinion/op-ed/opinion-canada-knowledge-prevent-kidney-disease-plan-of-action

03/18/2026

Canada has the knowledge to prevent kidney disease — now we need to put it into action.

In a recent Vancouver Sun op-ed for Kidney Health Month, Dr. Adeera Levin calls for a shift from late-stage treatment to earlier detection and prevention of chronic kidney disease in Canada.

The piece also underscores the importance of equity-focused, community-informed approaches — areas where Can-SOLVE CKD’s work is helping drive meaningful progress.

🔗 Read the full op-ed: https://vancouversun.com/opinion/op-ed/opinion-canada-knowledge-prevent-kidney-disease-plan-of-action

Opinion: Canada's health system has historically focused on managing end-stage disease rather than preventing it.

03/17/2026

On World Kidney Day, researchers and partners came together to raise awareness about kidney health and the importance of advancing chronic kidney disease research.

At the Roy & Vi Baay Research Event hosted by the Cu***ng School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, Can-SOLVE CKD research was featured during the poster session.

Selina Allu, Knowledge Translation Broker and Implementation Support Practitioner, presented two posters:

• “Strategic visioning of the Canadian CKD Clinic Network: Transformative dialogue through the World Café method”
• “From audit to action: Mapping Can-SOLVE CKD’s IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility) journey”

We’re proud to share that Selina received two poster awards at the event:
🏆 2nd Prize (World Café poster)
🏆 Patient Choice Award

Congratulations, Selina, on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you for your work advancing knowledge translation and meaningful dialogue to advance research and equity in kidney health.

It was also meaningful to see Can-SOLVE CKD patient partner and IPERC member Maureena Loth provide the Land Acknowledgement.

03/13/2026

Great to see Dr. Clara Bohm, Can-SOLVE CKD project lead for Mind the Gap (addressing mental health care gaps for Canadians receiving facility-based hemodialysis), speaking on CTV Your Morning Winnipeg about kidney health, screening, and early detection.

Raising awareness about kidney health is an important part of Kidney Health Month and World Kidney Day, helping more people understand their risk for kidney disease and when screening may be important.

Watch the interview below ⬇️

CTV’s Ainsley McPhail takes a deeper look at how common kidney disease is and how deep the problem is **Subscribe to CTV News to watch more videos: https://w...

03/12/2026

Kidney care through patient eyes: Lessons from Latash and Bonnie

For World Kidney Day, patient partners Dr. Latash Nahanee and Bonnie Corradetti share reflections from their lived experience with kidney disease.

Their experiences highlight the importance of prevention, equitable access to transplantation, and listening to patient voices when shaping the future of kidney care.

🔗 Read their story: https://cansolveckd.ca/network_updates/kidney-care-through-patient-eyes-lessons-from-latash-and-bonnie/

03/12/2026

Today is World Kidney Day!

Chronic kidney disease affects 1 in 10 people worldwide, often developing silently until it reaches advanced stages. In Canada, millions of people are living with kidney disease or at risk.

This year’s theme — Kidney Health for All: Caring for People, Protecting the Planet — highlights the connections between prevention, health equity, and the environments that shape our health.

At the Can-SOLVE CKD Network, patient partners, researchers, clinicians, and communities are working together to improve kidney care and advance research that makes a difference.

In advance of World Kidney Day, we released a special edition newsletter highlighting patient stories, research updates, and opportunities to get involved.

🔗 Read the World Kidney Day edition: https://mailchi.mp/8a5c5ac2aac0/celebrating-world-kidney-day-can-solve-ckd-march-2026

Together, we can help advance kidney health for all.

03/11/2026

Our March update is here — get ready for World Kidney Day on March 12 and celebrate Kidney Health Month!

From patient stories and research updates to new project leadership and opportunities to get involved, this special edition highlights the people and partnerships advancing kidney health across Canada.

In this issue:

🔹 Why kidney health matters — today and every day
🔹 Living with kidney disease: Lessons from Latash and Bonnie
🔹 Dr. Anurag Singh joins BC Kidney Check
🔹 Can-SOLVE CKD research featured in new manuscript series
🔹 Patients at the forefront at a provincial conference
🔹 Get ready to celebrate in Québec City!
🔹 Opportunities to get involved in kidney research
🔹 Upcoming nephrology events

Stay connected — read our World Kidney Day edition and subscribe for future updates.
🔗 https://mailchi.mp/8a5c5ac2aac0/celebrating-world-kidney-day-can-solve-ckd-march-2026