Research Progress Update by Benjamin (Beno) Freedman, PhD,

Developing A Therapeutic Strategy For Cystinotic Nephropathy With iPS Cells CRF has supported Dr. Freedman since 2018, awarding $392,316 for his important study at the University of Washington Medicine/Nephrology, using human induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells and derived kidney organoids to develop therapeutics for cystinotic nephropathy.  His August 2020 report outlines the progress he has […]

CRF Awards $2,629,490 For 2020 Spring Research Grants

2020 Spring Grants Announced This past Spring, CRF funded 10 new grants, 4 research grant extensions, and 1 lab equipment grant, totaling more than $2,629,490  for cystinosis research. And since 2003, CRF has funded 200 multi-year grants in 12 countries which has made CRF the largest funder of cystinosis research in the world.  Thank you […]