KUFA announces $75,000 research grant

Following the recommendations of the steering committee of KUFA’s Scientific Advisory Council, KUFA announced a grant opportunity for a multi-center clinical or basic scientific research project for academic year 2010-2011 for pediatric and adult nephrology, urology, and transplantation in the NY/NJ/CT region. Applications were peer reviewed by members of the Scientific Advisory Council, led by Dr. Jonathan Winston, and we are proud to announce that Richard Lee, MD, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, Department of Urology, is being awarded the KUFA Fellowship for his study of ‘Development of nanoparticle-mediated microwave thermotherapy for treatment of prostate cancer.’ READ MORE

Congratulations to Our All American Car Campaign Winner

The 2010 winner of the All American Car Campaign is Evan Bloom, pictured here (right) with his grandfather, Bill Bloom, a transplant recipient and former KUFA Man of the Year. Through Evan’s generosity of spirit, he donated his $10,000 prize back to the Kidney & Urology Foundation. "It's my pleasure” said Evan, “to make a donation to the foundation that helped save my grandfather's life.” The winning ticket number was 109844. Thank you to our All American Car Campaign participants!