News - UK Kidney Week

Professor David Kavanagh of Newcastle University has been selected to deliver the Chandos Lecture at UK Kidney Week 2026, recognising his world-leading contribution to the understanding and treatment of complement-mediated kidney disease.

Dr Michelle Willicombe has been selected to deliver the De Wardener Lecture at UK Kidney Week 2026, recognising her distinguished contribution to clinical research in kidney transplantation and her impact on transplant practice and policy.

Professor Shivani Sharma has been selected to deliver the Donna Lamping MDT Researcher Award lecture at UK Kidney Week 2026, recognising her internationally influential work on health equity and inclusive research in kidney disease.

Dr Maria Fragiadaki has been selected to deliver the UKKA Stewart Cameron Lecture for Outstanding Contribution to the Basic Scientific Understanding of Kidney Disease at UK Kidney Week 2026, in recognition of her significant contribution to experimental kidney science.

Professor Smeeta Sinha has been selected to deliver the O’Donoghue Lecture at UK Kidney Week 2026, one of the UK kidney community’s most significant honours, recognising exceptional leadership, service and impact in kidney medicine.

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