TheRaCil Project
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TheRaCil Project
@TheRaCilProject
A European research consortium on Therapies for Renal Ciliopathies. Co-funded by the Horizon Europe programme and UKRI - 16 partners, coord. @InstitutImagine

✨ On November 27–28, the first ERA Science Meeting took place in Barcelona, Spain 🧬 This exclusive, invitation-only event brought together leading experts to shape a roadmap for implementing precision medicine in genetic kidney diseases across Europe 📄 The meeting’s outcomes will be published soon in an ERA Journal, stay tuned!

Last year, PKD Charity, and the wider kidney care community, suffered the profound loss of Tess Harris. In her honour, we are establishing the Tess Harris Fellowship Award, a fitting tribute to someone who gave so much of her time, energy and heart to advancing research and uplifting the community she championed. This Fellowship will empower researchers to make meaningful strides in PKD treatment in Tess’s name, progress we know she would have been immensely proud of. Tess was a driving force for change, a tireless advocate and a powerful voice for everyone affected by PKD. We invite you to join us in celebrating Tess’s life and legacy by contributing to her Fellowship Fund. Your support will help continue her life’s work and ensure that her dedication to improving the lives of people with PKD lives on. Although Tess may no longer be with us, she will forever be remembered in the breakthroughs she inspired, the community she nurtured and the hope she helped to create. This Christmas, we remember her, and all those who have fought, and those still fighting, for a better future for people living with PKD. ow.ly/ZZWs50XBOe9





Our #JCSciliaSI is complete Explore our ToC: journals.biologists.com/jcs/issue/138/… Our cover image shows tracheal epithelial cells from an air-liquid interface culture imaged using U-ExM from Oliver Mercey and Marine Brunet. journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/13…







Our new report, looking into rare kidney diseases in the UK, has uncovered shocking statistics in diagnosis delays, inconsistent care, and long waits for new treatments, with the impact being more severe for children. Rare kidney diseases include over 150 distinct diseases that, while individually uncommon, are estimated to collectively affect around 160,000 people in the UK. Following our findings, we are calling on government to deliver faster diagnosis, ensure children can be included in clinical trials, and commit investment into research and services so families are no longer left behind. Sandra Currie OBE, chief executive of Kidney Research UK, said: “This report provides the first real insight into the significant impact of rare kidney diseases and, importantly, lays out a clear path for action. We need faster and more accurate diagnoses, smoother transitions between child and adult services, and better inclusion of children in clinical trials so they are no longer last in line for innovation.” Head to our report to see our 10 key findings and 14 recommendations: bit.ly/47Wdp5Z Do you live with or know someone living with a rare disease? We’d love to hear your experiences in the comments.
















