Grant: SPOR Networks - Knowledge Mobilization and Implementation Science - Extension

In just 10 years (2015-2025), Canadians Seeking Solutions and Innovations to Overcome Chronic Kidney Disease Network Can-SOLVE CKD) has changed the kidney research landscape in Canada by producing high-quality, high-impact research and supporting infrastructure aligned with the priorities and needs of patients. The network has successfully supported 27 national research projects (18 in Phase 1 and 9 in Phase 2) from discovery to implementation. Our success relies on dedicated funds (see Appendix A) that enabled us to build a unique infrastructure, with patient voices at the helm, sustained by capacity-building strategies, effective collaboration, trust, relationship building, and co-learning. Collectively, we are working to reduce the tremendous burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) on patients and their families across diverse populations in Canada, including Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis: FNIM). By integrating the voices of patients and FNIM communities into every step of research and implementation, Can-SOLVE CKD has become a national model for patient oriented research (POR) and an internationally recognized success story in translating discovery into improved care. This proposal seeks extension funding for 2026–2028 to complete the implementation of key national research initiatives, strengthen our legacy infrastructure, and build a sustainable framework to ensure that patient-oriented kidney research continues to thrive beyond 2028. This extension funding will help Canada sustain its leadership in kidney health innovation and equity-driven research. Two patient partner councils are at the centre of Can-SOLVE CKD: the Patient Governance Council (PGC) and the Indigenous Peoples Engagement in Research Council (IPERC).