kidney disease

Microscopic staining image showing kidney cells

Rare variants of an inflammation 'brake' gene may help reveal outcomes of kidney disease

24 Apr 2023

A gene that controls inflammation could pave the way for more precise disease diagnostics and personalised treatments for kidney disease.

Patient dispensing tablets of medication into hand

Unlocking hope for people with kidney disease

09 Mar 2023

For the first time, we have the tools to greatly reduce kidney disease. How can we make sure they get to those who need them?

UNSW academics awarded over $4m for stroke and kidney disease research

22 Apr 2022

Researchers will examine new treatments to improve outcomes for people with advanced kidney disease and those who have experienced an ischaemic stroke.

UNSW appoints new Dean of Medicine

01 Oct 2019

The former Executive Director of The George Institute for Global Health, Professor Vlado Perkovic, starts as UNSW’s new Dean of Medicine today.

UNSW young investigator awarded for kidney disease research

06 Jul 2017

The research contributions of UNSW PhD student Dr Adeniyi Borire have been recognised by the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine.

Major study heralds new era in treatment of type 2 diabetes

13 Jun 2017

A drug that lowers blood sugar levels for people with type 2 diabetes has been revealed to also significantly reduce the risk of both cardiovascular and kidney disease.