The Kidney Project @KidneyProject
A national research and development project creating a small, surgically implanted, and free-standing bioartificial kidney to treat renal failure. linktr.ee/TheKidneyProje… San Francisco, CA Joined June 2012-
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Many believe a kidney transplant is a quick solution. The truth is, the waitlist is long, and thousands of patients don’t get the kidney they need in time. That’s why The Kidney Project is working toward a bioartificial kidney—to offer hope beyond the waitlist. 🧡
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Three treatments, one mission: saving lives.🧡 The Bioartificial Kidney promises freedom—no dialysis, no immunosuppression, and a better quality of life.👉 The future of kidney care is here.
The average wait time for a kidney transplant is 5 years, and nearly 815,000 Americans are living with ESRD. The Kidney Project is working to change that—bringing hope and innovation to patients in need. 🧡
☀️ Summer’s not over yet—but spots are going fast! 💥 FUNDRAISE. RUN. GET THE SHIRT. 💥 Be one of the first 50 fundraisers to raise $1,000 and score an exclusive Kidney Project shirt. Let’s finish summer strong—one mile and one dollar at a time. 🧡
Barbara’s been through it all—transplants, dialysis, setbacks—but never gave up. Her story is why we keep building. 🧡
What is a bioartificial kidney? No dialysis. No immunosuppressants. Just innovation. 🧠🧡 Living cells + silicon nanotech = continuous blood filtration & better quality of life. 🔗 Learn more: kidney.ucsf.edu
Dr. Shuvo Roy & Dr. William Fissell joined top kidney scientists at the Willem Kolff Symposium in the Netherlands this summer—collaborating on the future of artificial kidneys. 🧡 🔗 Read more: artkidneylab.com
Dr. Shuvo Roy shared exciting updates at the European Society for Artificial Organs (ESAO) 2025 Conference on our implantable bioartificial kidney. 🌍🧡 🔗 Learn more about the conference: esao2025.com 💡 Discover our work: kidney.ucsf.edu
This July 4, we’re celebrating the fight for freedom from dialysis and to live fully. 🧡🧡 Happy Independence Day from The Kidney Project.
The Kidney Project is building the first implantable bioartificial kidney—no dialysis, no donor needed. 🧡 Learn more: kidney.ucsf.edu💡
Meet Ramón🧡 5 years on dialysis. A father who dreams of hugging his kids freely. He’s rooting for The Kidney Project’s bioartificial kidney—a future without dialysis or immunosuppressants. His story is one of hope & resilience. Learn more at kidney.ucsf.edu
Raise $1,000.💥 Claim your exclusive Kidney Project shirt.🧡 Be one of the first 50 fundraisers and help move kidney innovation forward—one mile and one dollar at a time.
An artificial kidney that doesn’t require dialysis or immunosuppressants? That’s the vision. The Kidney Project is pioneering a device that merges living kidney cells with silicon nanotech — doing what machines or transplants can’t. 🧡 Explore: kidney.ucsf.edu
What’s an artificial kidney? The Kidney Project is developing a bioartificial device that could replace dialysis — using living cells + nanotech. 🚀 No dialysis. No immunosuppressants. Learn more 👉 kidney.ucsf.edu #TheKidneyProject #Innovation #BioTech
Join us for the AAKP Global Summit on Kidney Innovation – May 22–23, 2025! 🌍A must-attend for patients, clinicians & researchers. 🔗 aakp.org/programs-and-e… #KidneyInnovation #TheKidneyProject
Dr. Roy & Dr. Fissell will be speaking at AAKP’s Global Summit! Tune in for breakthroughs in kidney innovation 🧡 aakp.org/programs-and-e…
With Mother’s Day coming up, we honor the resilience of moms living with or affected by kidney disease.🧡 Learn more at kidney.ucsf.edu
Kidney transplant isn't always a cure, but @TheKidneyProject offers hope through innovative research. The Kidney Project is dedicated to developing a bioartificial kidney that could offer a true alternative. Join our mission to revolutionize kidney care! #BioartificalKidney
🧡 850M+ live with kidney disease but the transplants can’t meet the need. ⚙️ We're building a bioartificial kidney - no dialysis, no donor needed. 🩺 Mimics kidney function 💰 Cuts healthcare costs 👥 Improves quality of life #TheKidneyProject #BioartificialKidney
Have you thought of starting your own fundraiser? 🎉Support The Kidney Project - a step toward a future beyond dialysis. Every dollar helps fund innovation, research, and hope. 💙🧡 Start your own fundraiser today and be part of the change at together.ucsf.edu
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