Support

Why Support the Renal and Hypertension Research Fund?

Gifts to the Renal and Hypertension Research Fund enable us to support our research in finding a cure for kidney disease and hypertension. Our research team is proud to be a national leader in researching methods to improve the health of millions of people suffering from kidney diseases and high blood pressure. Each gift, no matter how large or small, makes a positive impact on our mission. We invite you to support this research in ways that are meaningful to you.

How your gift can make a difference.

$100

Provides support to enroll four patients in a pilot study of a novel treatment for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

$500

Buys equipment to assist with laboratory-based studies.

$1,000

Supports a SMHS student researcher for one semester.

$25,000

Funds a Research Assistant position in the GW Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension for one year.

$50,000

Provides a scholarship for a post-doctoral trainee from a developing country to conduct research at the GW Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension for one year.

$100,000

Endows an annual lecture at GW on renal diseases and hypertension.