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A/Prof Andrea Viecelli Awarded ACTA Emerging Leader Investigator

January 18, 2022 aktnadmin

Congratulations to A/Prof Andrea Viecelli who received one of the first Emerging Leader Investigator Awards at the ACTA ASM 2021. This award recognises Andrea’s contributions

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The AKTN response to the covid-19 pandemic

April 16, 2021 aktnadmin

The unprecedented demand placed on healthcare systems from the COVID-19 pandemic has forced a reassessment of clinical trial conduct and feasibility. Consequently, the AKTN had

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No benefit from drug used to reduce heart disease in kidney patients

September 14, 2020 aktnadmin

A large-scale clinical trial finds lanthanum carbonate does not reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease developing in patients with chronic kidney disease.The drug is routinely

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BEST-Fluids study – recruitment complete

August 12, 2020 aktnadmin

We are delighted to announce that recruitment for BEST-Fluids is now complete, with 808 participants enrolled. Congratulations to all the study teams for your hard

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MRFF funding success

June 30, 2020 aktnadmin

The IMPEDE-PKD and M-FIT trials have been successful in receiving funding via the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) rare cancers, rare diseases and unmet needs

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Kidney medication ineffective

June 25, 2020 aktnadmin

A major clinical trial run by the AKTN finds the drug allopurinol does not prevent worsening of kidney disease. University of Queensland researchers at the

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COVID19 response – update from the AKTN

May 25, 2020 aktnadmin

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Congratulations goes to Professor Carmel Hawley

November 1, 2018 aktnadmin

Professor Hawley received the Priscilla Kincaid-Smith Medal from the Governor-General of Australia at Kidney Health Australia’s 50th anniversary celebrations held in Sydney. The Kincaid-Smith medal

Stepping out for Red

November 1, 2018 aktnadmin

In September, the AKTN Team joined thousands of people across the country taking part in the annual Big Red Kidney Walk. The walk now in

Dr Andrea Viecelli wins two coveted awards

June 6, 2018 aktnadmin

AKTN nephrologist and researcher wins two coveted awards – the European Renal Association – European Dialysis and Transplant Association (ERA-EDTA) Young Investigator Award 2018 and The

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