
🚀 The NIKRF Roadshow is Heading North West!
We are thrilled to announce a brand-new research partnership with Ulster University, and we’re kicking things off with an exclusive open night in Derry/Londonderry!
Ever wondered how Artificial Intelligence could change the future of healthcare? Join us for “Kidney Connections,” where we’ll explore how AI and cutting-edge research are transforming the fight against kidney disease.
🗓️ Event Details:
When: 15th April 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: C-TRIC Building, Altnagelvin Hospital
🎤 Featured Speakers:
💬 Dr Taranjit Singh Rai (Ulster University): “Can AI Accurately Predict Kidney Disease Progression?”
💬 Prof Tim Brown (Belfast City Hospital/Ulster University): “Advances in Complex Kidney Transplantation.”
💬 Dr Oonagh McCloskey (Western Trust): “From Research to Clinical Practice: Advancing Care in the Renal Unit.”
The event will finish with a Q and A session and light refreshments.
This partnership with Ulster University marks an exciting new chapter for NIKRF as we continue supporting innovative research and better care for kidney patients.
Whether you’re a patient, a healthcare professional, or just curious about the future of med-tech, we’d love to see you there. Let’s advance kidney research and patient care together. Stay tuned for more updates as we bring NIKRF research and innovation to the Western community. 📢





