About the Consortium
TRACK Consortium
The TRACK (Therapeutic and Regulatory Science Advancement in Congenital Kidney Disease) Consortium is a KidneyFuture Foundation convened, multi-stakeholder effort focused on advancing trial-enabling regulatory science for congenital kidney disease, including CAKUT and related conditions.
The consortium brings together patients and families, clinicians, researchers, registries, industry, and regulators to clarify natural history, distinguish evidence from uncertainty, and develop shared frameworks to support future therapeutic development in a transparent, pre-competitive manner.
Therapeutic.
Regulatory Science.
Advancement.
Our Commitment to Advancing Congenital Kidney Disease Research
From Understanding to Action.
From Fragmentation to Alignment.
Congenital kidney disease is a leading cause of chronic kidney disease in children and young adults, yet therapeutic development has been limited by disease heterogeneity, incomplete natural history, and uncertainty around endpoints and trial design.
The CKD-TRC exists to address these barriers by aligning stakeholders around shared evidence, identifying gaps, and supporting the development of trial-enabling tools that can responsibly accelerate progress.
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Multi-Stakeholder Convening
Patients, clinicians, researchers, registries, industry, and regulators engaged as scientific contributors.
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Summit-Anchored
Built around the Congenital Kidney Disease Trial Readiness Summit and focused follow-on workstreams.
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Global Perspective
Informed by U.S. and international cohorts, research networks, and clinical experience.
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One Purpose
Enable safe, effective therapeutic development for congenital kidney disease.
Building the Future of Congenital Kidney Disease Care, Together.
KidneyFuture convened the TRACK Consortium in response to a clear need voiced by families, clinicians, and researchers. Families affected by congenital kidney disease still face uncertainty, limited treatment options, and few clinical trials designed for their conditions.
By convening the community around shared questions and evidence, the consortium aims to move the field from observation toward action, while centering patient experience and long-term outcomes.
Guidance That Enables Progress
We focus on clarity, not consensus. The consortium highlights what is known, what is uncertain, and where further work is needed to responsibly advance trials.
Patient-Informed by Design
Patient and caregiver perspectives help shape priorities, endpoints, and definitions of meaningful benefit.
Our Scientific Foundation
Expert-Driven. Patient-Informed.
The TRACK Consortium is informed by leading experts in nephrology, congenital kidney disease, trial design, and regulatory science. Scientific discussions emphasize rigor, transparency, and alignment with regulatory expectations.
KidneyFuture serves as the coordinating organization. Participation is voluntary, project-based, and non-exclusive.
Why Participate?
A Shared Space for Trial-Enabling Science
Medically Grounded Dialogue
Discussions are informed by clinical evidence, real-world data, and lived experience.
Pre-Competitive Collaboration
The consortium focuses on shared challenges that no single organization can address alone.
Translational Focus
Workstreams aim to bridge natural history, biology, and trial design considerations.
Transparent Outputs
Meeting summaries and high-level frameworks are shared publicly to benefit the broader community.
Why Participate?
Consortium Participants
Patient & Caregiver Organizations
Ensuring lived experience and patient priorities inform all discussions
Pediatric Nephrology Community
Addressing the unique needs of children with kidney disease
Academic Medical Centers
Advancing clinical research, translational science, and innovation
Research Networks & Consortia
Enabling collaboration, data sharing, and multi-site studies
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies
Developing therapies and technologies for kidney disease
Regulators & Government Agencies
Contributing scientific perspective on regulatory science
Meet our team
Consortium Coordination
The CKD-TRC is convened and coordinated by KidneyFuture, a patient- and parent-led nonprofit dedicated to improving outcomes for families affected by congenital kidney disease.
Scientific activities are guided by a small planning group of patient representatives and subject-matter experts. Governance and structure may evolve as activities progress.
(No formal membership, fees, or institutional commitments are required.)
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Support Coordinator
John Patel
Counseling Specialist
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Wellness Coach
Dr. Emma
Lead Therapist
James Miller
Support Coordinator
John Patel
Counseling Specialist
Sarah Miles
Wellness Coach
Upcoming Meeting
Congenital Kidney Disease Road to Trial Readiness Summit
April 16–17, 2026 | Silver Spring, Maryland
This upcoming meeting convenes clinicians, researchers, patient representatives, data partners, industry, and regulators to advance shared understanding of congenital kidney disease and align on evidence needed to support future trial readiness.
The summit serves as a foundational convening for the Congenital Kidney Disease Trial Readiness Consortium, informing ongoing collaboration and follow-on workstreams.
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