sandra currie

Chief Executive of Kidney Research UK

[Nina Wysocka 👻🎃 @realninawysocka]

Who’s been the best PM Britain’s ever had?

[Kenneth McLean @kennethmclean92]

We interrupt my lack of broadcasting for a special announcement: one surgical trainee will be staying as an ST3 Urology in the East of Scotland this August 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿, while also taking up a SCREDS Clinical Lecturer post @EdinUniUsher.

That trainee is, somewhat improbably, me! 😁

[sandra currie @cranford59]

So pleased to see this award for Prof Mike Nicholson , so well deserved.

[Kidney Research UK @Kidney_Research]

Professor Michael Nicholson has been awarded an OBE in the King’s New Year Honours in recognition of services to kidney transplantation.

With funding from Kidney Research UK, he led the development of normothermic machine perfusion, an innovative technique that could mean more donor kidneys are suitable for transplantation and more people could receive life-changing surgery.

Sandra Currie, Kidney Research UK chief executive said: “𝑀𝑖𝑘𝑒 ℎ𝑎𝑠 𝑚𝑎𝑑𝑒 𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑥𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑜𝑟𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑡𝑜 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑠𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 ℎ𝑜𝑛𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑟𝑒𝑓𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑠 𝑏𝑜𝑡ℎ ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑓𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑡 𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑒𝑥𝑐𝑒𝑝𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑖𝑡𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑘𝑖𝑑𝑛𝑒𝑦 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦.

Congratulations to Professor Michael Nicholson, this recognition is truly well deserved.

Read our full response here: https://t.co/AoiqzKp52S

[Kidney Research UK @Kidney_Research]

Our reception in @UKParliament is underway. A packed room full of patients, clinicians, charity partners and parliamentarians. Lots of really good conversations.

[sandra currie @cranford59]

@mirandajscanlon Charlie+ family made a great stride forward for all who want progress in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease.huge commitment from them to attend so soon after Charlie's transplant , a brilliant , really brilliant description by Charlie. Profound impact on all there.

[Kidney Beam @kidneybeam_]

@sharleneuk Particular thanks to @cranford59 and the whole team at @Kidney_Research, Andrea Brown of @NKF_UK, @JulesBriggsPT, @Ellenphysiouk, @PoojaSchmill, @AshleyDuque, @gracegimson and Daniela of @holly_health, Frankie Northfield of @KingsCollegeNHS & all the women in the KB team 🙌

[Mae @MaeKidney]

If you are a kidney patient or carer and would like to join this virtual workshop on depression in CKD to help input into prioritising guidance for care, please email [email protected] 🤞🏼

[BHFDataScience @BHFDataScience]

Funding is now available for data-driven #research to advance our understanding of #CardiovascularDisease, #KidneyDisease, & #COVID19 🔬

Apply now for up to £50,000 per project and bespoke support from our Health #DataScience team 📊👇
https://t.co/6miDRLSSwC
@Kidney_Research

[Kidney Research UK @Kidney_Research]

BBC Radio Northampton spoke to Sandra about her recent OBE award.

"Everyone's so pleased, because it puts kidney disease on the map a bit, and lets people know about the work that we all do together. I'm the person getting the award, but it's what we do together that's made that possible."

You can listen back to it here: https://t.co/Xe5jvmsLZR

Skip to 1:23.

[sandra currie @cranford59]

@sam_carling_ @Kidney_Research Thank you Sam @Kidney_Research are pleased to have your support re our essential work to improve health prospects for everyone affected by kidney disease. The Peterborough Project is a coordinated and focused programme of work, raising awareness of need and reducing inequalities

[sandra currie @cranford59]

Fantastic , so well deserved.

[Prof Nicola Thomas @nicolamthomas]

We won! Huge thanks to the whole team @Mrandrewkbrown @CroydonBMEForum @delaidowu @deepaRD @RoselineAgyekum @joshualukesharm @allyjamesRN

[sandra currie @cranford59]

@Kidney_Research A lovely book, carefully curated. A beautiful gift .
And every penny directly to the charity to fund research.

[sandra currie @cranford59]

Some surprising and some very special auction prizes . If you are not joining the event in person you can still be a part of the next step in the @Kidney_Research auction to raise funds for the Andy Cole Fund .proceeds will fund new research to improve kidney transplants

[Kidney Research UK @Kidney_Research]

The silent and live auction for the Andy Cole Fund Gala is officially open and we have amazing prizes you won’t want to miss!

From extravagant to everyday use, there's something for everyone – all available just in time for Christmas!

Here’s a sneak peek at some of our standout prizes:

- VIP Oasis tickets
- Signed Andy Cole Hall of Fame shirt
- Four hospitality tickets for The Racing Green at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix 2025
- VIP Prodigy tickets
- Afternoon tea at The Swan
- Dyson hair straighteners

Curious to see what else is on offer? Check out the full list here: https://t.co/1S9FJWAb3P

You must be quick as the live auction pre-bidding closes at 12pm and the silent auction closes as 11pm on Thursday 7 November.

[Daniel Gale @DannyGale_1]

Congratulations Omid @OAlavijeh ! I’m delighted to see you win this very well deserved award and excited about what will come next in your career!

[sandra currie @cranford59]

@Kidney_Research This book is a great gift , at any time of the year. Something for everyone in the quotes. And every penny of the cost price is donated to @Kidney_Research

[Kidney Research UK @Kidney_Research]

You know what they say, a nugget a day brings the good vibes to stay!

Dip into the 350+ treasured nuggets that people from all walks of life have found important to their journey.

From well-known contributors to some less so, you can pick up the perfect Christmas gift for a discounted price of just £15.

The Book of Nuggets has been described as ‘a beautiful collection of meaningful nuggets of wisdom’.

It was created in memory of Judith Solomon who sadly passed away from end-stage renal failure. All proceeds will be donated to help raise awareness of kidney disease and for future research.

Get your copy here: https://t.co/AVPXIdLfBO

[Image description: a bean bag shaped as a kidney, aka Beanie, sits on a pile of books and rests against another book which is placed upright. The book is titled 'The book of Nuggets'. Beanie has eyes and a big smiling and his arms are placed in the air like he is cheering. The books are on top of a purple clothed table with Kidney Research UK bracelets next to it.]

[Kidney Research UK @Kidney_Research]

Still two weeks left to apply for The Professor Michael Nicholson Awards.

Applications are open until 16 October 2024 for this second year of funding.

We welcome UK-based proposals aiming to improve outcomes for the kidney patient community and build expertise in renal transplantation.

For more information and to apply, click here: https://t.co/CWPX3XM6bG

[sandra currie @cranford59]

@Sue070601 So sorry to hear Sue, sounds like Lilley led a long and happy life. Xx

[Kidney Research UK @Kidney_Research]

Yesterday was our AGM. It was fantastic to see what we have achieved over the last year and spoke about our own personal highlights.

We were also joined by our chair of trustees, Matthew, members of our charity trustee board, and patients.

We briefly spoke about growth and collaboration for next year which left us all feeling inspired, determined, and excited for the year ahead.

Thank you to all who have made this year a success.

[Kidney Research UK @Kidney_Research]

Three weeks left to apply for The Professor Michael Nicholson Awards.

We are seeking applications from UK-based researchers to drive innovation and build expertise and capacity in kidney transplant science.

Standalone research projects and startup grants, transplant surgeon PhD fellowships and PhD studentships are available.

For more information and to apply, click here: https://t.co/CWPX3XM6bG