The South West Thames Institute for Renal Research is a unique centre dedicated to the treatment of renal disease and the care of renal patients.

Due to its location adjacent to a large and busy renal unit, its involvement with patients and its high quality laboratory research, the Institute addresses the important issues of kidney disease from a number of perspectives.

In addition to supporting clinical research within the hospital, the Institute specialises in laboratory based research, primary care research and diagnostic research.

The majority of our funding comes from charitable donations to the