Welcome to the CKDRC

The Chronic Kidney Disease Research Center is collaboration between Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences and Labbafinejad Medical Center focused on developing early detection, prevention and treatment of kidney disease and its complications.

We bring together scientists in clinical medicine, pharmacology, genetics, pathology, education and physiology working closely with basic scientists in biochemistry, immunology, genomics, proteomics and other disciplines.

Mission

Our mission is to conduct research that can improve the lives of those with kidney disease.

Vision

Our vision is for every person affected by kidney disease to be informed about, participate in and benefit from our research.

Regenerative and Biological Therapeutics

This priority is designed to foster “bench to bedside” research – turning basic discoveries in cellular and molecular biology into new regenerative and biological therapeutics to improve health. Examples of our success in this area include stem cell therapies for bladder dysfunctions.

Vascular Health

Increasing evidence suggests that blood vessels may be at the root of some of the most common chronic diseases that affect the kidney. With an integrated approach to Vascular Health, CKDRC researchers will be able to develop new therapies and better ways of managing some of the most pressing health challenges affecting Iranians.

Strategic Research Priorities

Research at CKDRC is focused on answering important questions in the field of kidney disease and transplantation and translating new findings into benefits for patients and society. CKDRC has had particular success in this “translational” aspect of health research, with several therapies developed in-house now showing promise in clinical trials, and many examples of CKDRC-led studies transforming health care around the country.

Leadership Team

The Chronic Kidney Disease Research Institute is a not-for-profit corporation governed by a voluntary Board of Directors that includes members of the Labbafinejad Medical Center and Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences. The Senior Management Team provides scientific and administrative leadership for the Institute.

Goal

Our goal is to establish a leading clinical research endeavor focusing on early detection, prevention and treatment of kidney disease and its complications.