Every Breakthrough Has a Beginning: The Power of Donor Support
Supporting Living Kidney Donors: Enhancing Care Through Research
Easing the Pre-Transplant Process Through Research
The path to kidney transplant can be overwhelming, filled with complex tests and appointments. To make this journey easier to navigate, a team at St. Paul’s Hospital—led by clinical nurse specialist Erin Waters and pharmacist Bita Bateni—is creating a patient-friendly educational video outlining the key steps of the pre-transplant evaluation process. With support from an...
How A First-of-its-Kind Policy Seeks to Eliminate Major Disincentives to Living Kidney Donation
Impact Report 2023/2024
"I hope research makes transplant a cure. Ideally a gifted organ should last a lifetime. Our future lies in research." --- Shelby Gielen, 2x liver recipient
Breaking Barriers
February is Heart Month—a time to raise awareness about cardiovascular health, including the unique needs of pediatric heart transplant recipients.
COVID-19 Treatments and Outcomes in Kidney Transplant Recipients
COVID-19 Treatments and Outcomes in Kidney Transplant Recipients With Erin Waters Since the emergence of COVID-19, researchers have been racing to learn more about the virus. Science has come a long way since the world first heard of the novel virus back in late 2019. We now have better tools, including vaccines and treatment options....
Offering Support and Connection to Patients Seeking Kidney Transplantation
Offering Support and Connection to Patients Seeking Kidney Transplantation with Christina Schellenberg and Jody Max Christina Schellenberg and Jody Max are two health care practitioners at St. Paul’s Hospital who are passionate about improving the overall health journey for patients living with end-stage renal disease and facing transplant. For many patients with kidney failure, transplantation...
Getting to the Heart of the Matter with Dr. Kathryn Armstrong
“I remember each and every one of the patients that I have been lucky enough to look after – I learn something from every patient that I have cared for.” – Dr. Kathryn Armstrong In honor of heart month, we had the opportunity to catch up with BC Children’s Hospital pediatric cardiologist Dr. Kathryn Armstrong....
Meet Our Researcher – Dr. Sara Belga
Tailoring Post-Transplant Care for Recipients: Why Research Matters with Dr. Sara Belga For the past three years, TRF has partnered with Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) to fund highly rated transplant-focused research projects through the Team Grant program. These $30,000 awards seek to answer research questions that matter to patients, while addressing key areas...