Renal Research Institute (RRI)

Renal Research Institute (RRI) was established in 1997 as a partnership between Fresenius Medical Care (FMC) and Beth Israel Medical Center, New York City. It is an administratively distinct institution which collaborates with a select group of US based dialysis facilities with strong ties to academic research including the University of Michigan, the University of North Carolina, the University of Rochester, Yale University through St. Raphael Hospital in New Haven, CT and their dialysis facilities. RRI trains Research fellows from countries around the world in kidney disease-related clinical research. Its research spans a full spectrum of interests from molecular biology, clinical research, and pharmaceutical trials to epidemiology.

The network of international collaborators has made it a global research institution with ties to Europe, Asia, Central and South America and Africa. The Institute is dedicated to improving the outcomes of patients with kidney disease requiring dialysis. RRI members participated in the NIH funded, NCDS, HEMO, CHOICE and FHN trials.

From its inception in 1997, the Renal Research Institute (RRI) has been an innovation hub, embracing diversity and an interdisciplinary approach to research. Their team includes some of the brightest minds from around the world, who, along with their disciplinary expertise, bring a deep understanding of global issues and challenges.