US Kidney Research Corporation, founded in June 2015 and formerly known as Curion Research Corporation, is a Delaware C-Corp dedicated to revolutionizing renal replacement technology. The company’s core mission is to develop the world’s first waterless renal replacement system, eliminating the need for water, dialysate concentrate solutions, and traditional dialyzers. Their primary product focus is on creating a wearable artificial kidney, with future plans to expand this technology to standalone devices. Notable achievements include winning $650,000 in the third round of the KidneyX Artificial Kidney International Contest.
The company has also been featured in a Nature Journal article discussing the potential of implantable artificial kidneys to eliminate the need for dialysis. US Kidney Research Corporation's innovative ultra-filter membrane technology has garnered significant attention and promises to make a substantial impact on the treatment of kidney disease, potentially transforming patient care and quality of life.