Conducting clinical research in chronic kidney disease

慢性肾脏疾病(CKD)的负担是巨大的，不断增加，最终是不可持续的。十分之一的澳大利亚人患有慢性肾脏病，这使他们患心血管疾病和癌症的风险更高，过早死亡的可能性也更高。慢性肾脏病对人们的生活方式和人际关系也有负面影响。从业者联谊会的支持将使我从临床承诺中解脱出来，投资于有希望的新询问路线，以支持CKD患者和他们的护理人员。

The burden of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is large, increasing, and ultimately unsustainable. One in ten Australians have CKD which puts them at higher risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer, and a higher likelihood of an early death. CKD also has a negative impact on people's lifestyles and relationships. Practitioner Fellowship support will allow me relief from my clinical commitments to invest in promising lines of new enquiry to support people with CKD and their carers.