Connecting Canadians to
kidney research

Connecting Canadians to
kidney research

Find a study

Are you looking to get involved in research? Search for opportunities that match your interests.

Post a study

Are you a researcher looking to recruit participants? Upload your project to KidneyLink.

View research results

Explore new findings from Canadian kidney researchers.

Access resources and training

Learn the basics of patient engagement and connect to kidney health info.

The home of kidney research in Canada

KidneyLink is a national platform where you can learn about and connect to kidney research taking place across Canada.

We bring together patients and researchers to collaborate on innovative new projects that will improve kidney health.

Patients
  • Find opportunities to get involved
  • Share your story and skills
  • Learn about research that can transform kidney health
Researchers
  • Post a study and recruit participants
  • Share your work with the public
  • Access patient engagement training

Latest research studies

  • Patient Partners Needed: African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) Kidney Health and Research

    Overview:

    Study type: Patient Partnership

    April 22, 2025

  • Can-SOLVE CKD Inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) Advisory – Seeking New Members

    Overview:

    Study type: Focus Group

    April 17, 2025

  • Obesity management for kidney TRANSPLANTation (OK-TRANSPLANT 2)

    Overview:

    Study type: Interview, Survey

    April 16, 2025

  • Person-centered Approaches to Transforming Healthcare in CKD

    Overview:

    Study type: Interview, Survey

    April 3, 2025

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research studies currently posted

Latest research results

  • Less frequent bloodwork may be feasible for people on hemodialysis

    March 24, 2025

  • Priorities of dialysis patients and care providers when planning vascular access

    March 19, 2025

  • Study hints at why a medication that benefits kidney patients is not more widely prescribed

    March 17, 2025