The Kidney Project

Meet Andrés. He’s 27 and has lived with chronic kidney disease since he was 10 months old. After three transplants and 12 years on dialysis, he continues to fight. “For patients like me, the bionic kidney represents real hope for a freer life.” #TheKidneyProject

We honor the World Kidney Day with a moment from ASN Kidney Week 2025 with directors Dr. Shuvo Roy and Dr. William H. Fissell, alongside patient advocate Mary Baliker, a member of the Patient Advisory Council at The Kidney Project. #WorldKidneyDay #ArtificialKidney

In Memoriam: Dr. Murray I. Sheldon (1949–2026) 🕊️ We honor Dr. Sheldon's leadership, courage, and unwavering commitment to expanding safe, innovative options for people living with kidney disease. 🧡

🧡 World Kidney Day is almost here. 🧡 A reminder of the millions of people worldwide living with kidney disease, and the urgent need for better treatments and lasting solutions. This World Kidney Day on March 12, join us in raising awareness and accelerating innovation.

Happy Lunar New Year from our lab at The Kidney Project! Wishing kidney patients and families worldwide a year of hope, strength, and progress toward the bioartificial kidney. 🧡

Curious about the bioartificial kidney? 💡 Our new chatbot answers your questions instantly. Scan the QR or visit 👉 chat.thekidneyproject.info

🧡 Meet Corey🧡 Diagnosed with ADPKD during pregnancy, Corey later learned her daughter inherited the same disease. Today, both manage PKD as Corey faces 20% kidney function and prepares for a transplant. Hope lies in innovation.

🧡 Meet Joaquín 🧡 A kidney patient from Colombia, Joaquín has been on hemodialysis since 2020 and is waiting for a transplant. His hope — like so many others — is in The Kidney Project’s bioartificial kidney and a chance to return to a full, active life.

🧡 Meet Keith 🧡 After managing kidney disease for over 12 years, Keith began dialysis in March 2025.💡Now, Keith is ready to volunteer for future clinical trials, helping bring this life-changing innovation closer for patients everywhere. 🌎

Biraja has lived with chronic kidney disease for over 20 years and has been on hemodialysis for more than a decade. His story is a reminder that with determination and the right support, it’s possible to live fully while on dialysis. 🧡

Meet Katia 🧡 Diagnosed with kidney failure by chance, Katia’s journey has included dialysis, and a transplant from her brother. She’s back on hemodialysis after losing access to life-saving medication. An artificial kidney could offer hope beyond the limits of her disease.

🔴 MISSED IT? Watch the 2025 Progress Report with Dr. Roy! 📍 YouTube Replay: youtube.com/watch?v=dVrJSf… 💡 Submit your questions anytime: forms.gle/SeyqEgPPPe7AxH…

✨ Holiday Special from The Kidney Project ✨ Visit thekidneyproject.info Get 10% OFF when you buy 2+ items Ends TOMORROW on Dec 31, 2025 🎁

🎥 Meet Dhawan — a filmmaker, writer, and former engineer whose life took an unexpected turn with kidney failure. Stories like Dhawan’s fuel our mission. Support The Kidney Project and help us bring life-changing innovation closer to patients worldwide. 🧡

Welcome to 2026. A new year, renewed hope, and continued momentum toward a future beyond dialysis. At The Kidney Project, we are entering this year committed to innovation, collaboration, and the millions of lives counting on better options. Here’s to perseverance. 🧡

🔴 MISSED IT? Watch the 2025 Progress Report with Dr. Roy! 📍 YouTube Replay: youtube.com/watch?v=dVrJSf… 💡 Submit your questions anytime: forms.gle/SeyqEgPPPe7AxH…

✨ Holiday Special from The Kidney Project ✨ Visit thekidneyproject.info Get 10% OFF when you buy 2+ items Ends NEXT WEEK on Dec 31, 2025 🎁

🎉 Huge congratulations to our Patient Advisory Council member Mary Baliker for receiving the 2025 Lisa Schaffner Community Advocate Award from United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)!🏆

🔴 MISSED IT? Watch the 2025 Progress Report with Dr. Roy! 📍 YouTube Replay: youtube.com/watch?v=dVrJSf… 💡 Submit your questions anytime: forms.gle/SeyqEgPPPe7AxH…

✨ Holiday Special from The Kidney Project ✨ Visit thekidneyproject.info Get 10% OFF when you buy 2+ items Ends Dec 31, 2025 🎁