Kidney disease

Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital are investigating promising new approaches to prevent, diagnose and treat a wide range of diseases that affect the kidneys. Our work spans the full spectrum of research from basic science to clinical research to implementation. This page includes selected news stories about our kidney research, links to researchers working in this area and related resources. Learn more below or check out the Kidney Research Centre, which is affiliated with the University of Ottawa as well as The Ottawa Hospital.

Research & News

Dr. Dylan Burger receives national award for kidney research excellence

November 3, 2025

ELEVATE seed grants to help researchers at The Ottawa Hospital improve prevention and care for kidney disease

March 3, 2025

Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital awarded 16 CIHR grants worth more than $8 million

February 3, 2025

New scientist profile: Dr. Ann Bugeja aims to increase living kidney donations, improve high blood pressure care

January 21, 2025

MicroRNA could protect the kidneys, according to animal study

August 13, 2024

Social factors affect dialysis choice for kidney patients

April 30, 2024

Labs and Groups

These research teams may include multiple scientists, investigators, staff and trainees all working towards a common goal, or they can represent a single scientist and their team.

Research Group

Burger Lab

Our laboratory seeks to apply our expertise in the area of extracellular vesicle biology to explore mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of chro...

Research Group

Kidney Research Centre

The Kidney Research Centre is Canada’s first research facility devoted exclusively to investigating diseases that attack the kidney.

Research Group

Urologic Oncology Group

We are a group of physicians and researchers who are passionate about improving patient care in surgical urologic oncology. Please explore our website