US Kidney Research Corporation

01/29/2026

It’s been a while since we’ve shared an update here on Facebook, and we finally have major news. We’ve successfully solved the ion transport system for ALL ions, something that has never been achieved by any device other than dialysis. (Our previous post explains the function of the ion transport system.)

You’re the first to hear about this breakthrough. We’re now building a new prototype designed to meet FDA requirements for human trials, a process that will unfold over the coming months. Once the prototype is complete, we’ll issue formal press releases announcing this accomplishment. This marks a significant leap forward and the solution to an extraordinarily complex scientific challenge that took nine years to solve.

This is our waterless device, engineered to replace dialysis with a more efficient and cost‑saving technology. It represents the first critical step toward our ultimate goal - developing a fully implantable artificial kidney

03/16/2025

We are making steady progress with our ion transport system, a critical element of our waterless device and the most challenging scientific hurdle in its development. Below is the press release we’ve just issued.

ROSEVILLE, Calif., March 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- US Kidney Research Corporation (USKRC) is creating the world's first waterless blood purification device, a pioneering technology with the capability to replace traditional dialysis machines worldwide. A recent groundbreaking discovery in th...

01/08/2025

Update: The hardest thing to solve in creating an artificial kidney device, the thing that no one has ever been able to solve, is an ion transport system. The complexity is enormous. Ion transporting is responsible for taking already separated ions (which we have already accomplished) and directing them to either the blood or urine stream in the proper amounts and over a specific time frame. Our researchers have recently made a significant breakthrough and have achieved success with the hardest to solve ion, potassium. This is a major achievement, as it is the first step toward solving the additional ions. The other ions will follow in the weeks ahead. Stay tuned!

11/06/2024

Update: It has been a while since we have posted, but we have remained hard at work. We were able to obtain another year of funding. We have added a new projects, are working on partnerships, and have advanced our current technology. We recently arranged a science meeting with our researchers. This is when we get a full detailed report on progress. Lots of experiments have been performed since our last meeting. We will report on their progress shortly after the meeting which is scheduled for the end of November. Our best to all of you. Thank you for your patience.

03/12/2024

Hello everyone,

The toughest part of designing a waterless blood purifying device and eventually an implantable artificial kidney is inventing a transport system. Once ions, water, glucose and urea are separated from the blood, which we have already accomplished, these elements need to be transported in the proper amounts, and over a specific time period, either to the blood stream or the urine stream. The transport system is responsible for performing this task. No one in the world has successfully created a working transport system. Compared to other components in the device, this is the elephant in the room. US Kidney Research Corporation has recently made a major breakthrough and is finally at the threshold of solving this problem. Using a new proprietary electrodeionization design, recent experiments have yielded very promising results. We are on the verge of solving the transport for the ions potassium and sodium, potassium being the most difficult ion to solve. Once the transporting of potassium/sodium is solved, the other ions will not be as problematic, as the same new method can be applied and repeated for the remaining ions. Based on the results of recent experiments, we believe we will be able to finish solving potassium/sodium transport within 2 months. This will represent a huge advancement and a medical breakthrough. Urea, glucose and water are not going to be a problem, and we have already solved a large portion of the transport for these elements. Solving the ion transport issue will lead us closer to finishing a waterless blood purifying device that can replace current dialysis machines, and ultimately, lead to the creation of an implantable artificial kidney. We will keep you posted.

12/31/2023

We have made a significant amount of progress this last year. Though we don't post everything, be assured we are always working and moving forward. We now have patents on our technology in 26 countries. We have also invented new technology that emerged as we worked on the artificial kidney. Some of these new discoveries will help raise funding through sublicensing agreements. Funding is extremely important to any research company, and having a new way to raise it is a blessing.

I want to wish all of our wonderful supporters here on Facebook a very Happy New Year. Thank you all.

08/03/2023

US Kidney Research Corporation (USKRC) is delighted to announce new groundbreaking research as part of a contract with the University of Arkansas (U of A) resulting in the development of an ultrafiltration membrane with diverse filtering applications for medical and non-medical devices. This remarkable membrane represents a significant advancement, particularly in the field of dialyzers, the filtration device used in hemodialysis machines to remove toxins, promising improved dialysis performance and enhanced ultrafiltration flux. Read the press release:

ROSEVILLE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- US Kidney Research Corporation (USKRC) is delighted to announce new groundbreaking research as part of a contract with the University of Arkansas (U of A) resulting in the development of an ultrafiltration membrane with diverse filtering appli...

11/12/2022

Nature is the top scientific journal in the World. Research papers of the highest caliber are the only ones that are published. A published scientific article in their journal gives a researcher tremendous credibility among his peers. To our amazement, Nature published an article written by an independent author, highlighting 3 companies working on artificial kidneys. We were among the 3. It was an honor to see coverage of our research published in this prestigious scientific journal. Click the headline below to read...

Highly engineered mechanical structures could radically improve the quality of life for people with chronic kidney disease.

09/26/2022

Update: USKRC has raised an additional 1.5 million dollars. We plan to further expand our research team. Additionally, Yupo Lin has agreed to consult with us on this project. He is the godfather of electrodeionization, which is the heart of our technology. He is a brilliant electrochemist. These additions will begin on November 1st, 2022. It is our goal to reach Proof of Concept and begin human trials of the waterless portable blood purifying device by the end of 2024. This is part of the process leading to a fully developed implantable artificial kidney.

Roland Ludlow/CEO

05/26/2022

Update: We have hired additional researchers to help accelerate our progress. Much progress has been made, but much more work is yet to be done. Currently, the ion transport system, our primary methodology, is the main focus of our attention. The transport system separates various elements and sends them to either the blood or urine stream in the appropriate amounts and over the appropriate amount of time. The transport system is the heart of the device. Once this is solved the rest is easy in comparison. I know many would like to know a timeline, but it is hard to say, as research can go quickly or slowly, depending on the number of experiments needed to obtain positive results. We are working on patents and have filed in many countries. We have our US patent and recently received a granted patent in China. We are waiting for patent examination in many other countries, including several European countries, as well as Japan, Singapore, India, S. Korea, Canada, Australia, and Mexico.

More news coming soon...

01/21/2022

Hello everyone, we have hired a media person to create a blog, write articles, etc. Her name is Henrietta Williams. She is looking for personal stories for publication from kidney patients, families, relatives, or friends of kidney patients. Please contact her and share how kidney disease has affected your life. We hope to create a community where people can communicate and share. Please write Henrietta here: [email protected]

10/05/2021

AKP Winner.