Renal research group

This research group focusses on optimising outcomes for dialysis patients, especially home dialysis, through a mix of translational and epidemiological studies, and clinical trials, including work with collaborators from a wide variety of national and international institutions.

The group has a lead role in studies including P-DOPPS in the UK, Inter-CEPt, the GLOBAL Fluid Study, PD-CRAFT and BISTRO from funding including medical charities and a variety of NIHR sources.

Research topic areas

Methodological topics

  • Health services in relation to dialysis 
  • Epidemiological studies 
  • Causal inference from observational data 
  • Clinical trials for kidney/dialysis patients 
  • Translational science and cardiometabolic issues in dialysis 

Clinical topics 

  • Increasing home dialysis usage and outcomes 
  • Fluid balance and body composition 
  • Peritoneal membrane function and its role in outcomes 
  • Inflammation and cardiovascular outcomes in kidney patients 

Contact details

Dr Mark Lambie
Senior Lecturer in Renal Medicine, Honorary Consultant Nephrologist UHNM

Email: m.lambie@keele.ac.uk