UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER + NHS

The University of Leicester hosts the Kidney Research Team which is led by Professor Jonathan Barratt. We have extensive laboratory facilities to study kidney disease from the single cell to highly complex models using cutting edge technologies. The John Walls Renal Unit at the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust looks after kidney patients with all forms of kidney disease and has a very active clinical trials unit. The Hospital and University teams work very closely together to ensure that we are able to offer our patients the opportunity to get involved in a large range of research studies, including clinical trials of the newest therapies.

People involved in Prime-CKD

Professor Jonathan Barratt & Dr Chee Kay Cheung

Professor Jonathan Barratt & Dr Chee Kay Cheung are clinician scientists who undertake bench to bedside research into the causes and treatment of kidney diseases that affect the fine filters (glomeruli) of the kidneys.

They have a major interest in IgA nephropathy, the commonest cause of glomerular disease in the world. This disease mostly affects young adults and commonly causes kidney failure.

We have an active clinical trial program running at the John Walls Renal Unit where we treat patients with glomerular disease and a large laboratory facility at the University of Leicester where we study different experimental models of kidney damage.

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