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 at the Vito M. Campese, M.D./UKRO Kidney Research Center of USC. Our support centers primarily on the development of a fully transplantable synthetic kidney, made from stem cells, that will improve treatment of kidney disease and 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.