Kidney health for all: Bridging the knowledge gap to better kidney care
Presented By NCSEM-EM
This public lecture will be delivered Professor James Burton, is Professor of Renal Medicine and Associate Dean for Clinical Research at the University of Leicester as well as an Honorary Consultant Nephrologist. He is an Honorary Clinical Professor in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University. James is the Chair of the UK Kidney Association Clinical Guidelines Committee and has led a number of recent UK guideline updates, including lifestyle and physical activity in patients with kidney disease.
The talk will discuss bridging the knowledge gap to better kidney care. Chronic kidney disease affects as many as 1 in 10 adults worldwide, it is predicted to be the fifth leading cause of death by 2040. To mark the event of World Kidney Day (taking place on 10th March), we will be exploring the burden of kidney disease both to individuals and society as well as discussing strategies, including lifestyle changes, that may improve health-related outcomes.
Contact and booking details
- Cost
- Free of Charge
- Booking information
- This public lecture is free to attend and is open to anyone with an interest in the topic. The event will take place online via Zoom and will last for approximately an hour. To book your place please complete the online booking form, you will be emailed joining details the day before the talk.