UKRO was founded because of one simple question.
How can so little be known about kidney disease—a problem that affects and kills so many?
Our mission is to transform kidney patients’ lives by funding groundbreaking research, educational outreach, and inspiring the next generation of nephrologists and researchers. Through our support of the Vito M. Campese, M.D./UKRO Kidney Research Center of USC, we facilitate the discovery of new solutions, primarily the development of a fully transplantable “synthetic” kidney, made from stem cells, that can replace dialysis.
In 10 years, we envision a time when kidney diseases are understood and new and novel treatments increase quality of life and lifespan for patients.