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Listed below is a recent publication by our network members, with committee members in italics.
Canadian J Kidney Health Dis. 2026 Jan
Bennett, Paul N.; Penny, Jarrin D.; McIntyre, Christopher W.; Vanderlinden, Jessica; Borkum, Megan S.; Castillo, Gisell; Collister, David; Corradetti, Bonnie; Duhamel, Todd A.; Farion, Haley; Ford, Emilie; Garcia, Eric; Getachew, Ruth; Jesudason, Shilpanjali; Kiaii, Mercedeh; Le Leu, Richard; Presseau, Justin; Rigatto, Claudio; Seitz, Ashley K.; Shirazi, Mitra; Soni, Anita; Stewart, Krista; Tarca, Brett; Tennankore, Karthik; Verdin, Nancy; Whitlock, Reid; Wilund, Ken; Thompson, Stephanie; MacRae, Jennifer M.; Bohm, Clara
Our Mission
To enhance the researcher's ability to conduct multi-centre trials to increase the knowledge base of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and incite change in patient care based on patient priorities through increased peer review, engagement and training.
Scientific Operations Committee
This committee primarily conducts peer review of investigator initiated research proposals brought forward by network members. They host bi-annual in-person meetings to discuss upcoming research proposals and are developing various types of pre- and post-review supports for investigators to increase the quality and quantity of research in Canada.
Capacity Building Committee
This committee aims to increase the number of people trained to conduct clinical trials in Canada by highlighting training resources, developing a mentorship program, encouraging more sites to participate in research and increasing the number of research ideas or questions developed by both patients and physicians.
Communications and Engagement Committee
This committee aims to recruit new patient partners, researchers and clinicians to the network and facilitate more collaboration with academic and non-academic sites across Canada. They are also developing a communications strategy to increase the exposure of the network in the Canadian and international research arena.
Researchers,
Why Join CNTN?
Help Increase Kidney-focused
Research in Canada
The CNTN can connect you with other researchers to collaborate with on projects and give thoughtful review of your proposal. The CNTN is expanding to help researchers conduct innovative research by helping them:
- With pre- and post-review assistance
- Find training opportunities for themselves and their research staff
- Find potential patients through advertisement through Can-SOLVE CKD’s KidneyLink
Researcher Perspective
Researchers across the Canadian Nephrology Trials Network are building their careers while contributing to meaningful, patient-oriented research.
👉READ: From trainee to leader: Dr. David Collister on growing with CNTN
To join the CNTN as a Researcher follow the link.
Patient Partners,
Why Participate in Clinical Trials?
Help Researchers Find
Better Treatments
As a study participant, you will be helping researchers understand your disease and test new treatments.
Help Researchers Determine What Should be Studied
As a patient partner, you can work with researchers and study team members to give the patient perspective on proposed studies and tell researchers what the research priorities are for patients.
Patient Engagement in Action
Patient partners are helping shape kidney research across Canada — from guiding clinical trials to strengthening how results are shared and applied.
👉READ: How patient partners are shaping kidney research at CNTN
Get Involved
Interested in contributing your perspective to kidney research?
To join the CNTN as a Patient Partner and have your voice heard, follow the link.
