Project Nephros
Developing sustainable, reusable hemofiltration membranes for improved dialysis and future implants.
Team Members
Team Lead
Grace Jin
Manuthi Lekamge
Viran Dhanapala
Frederick Hughes
Project History
Project Nephros is a student-led initiative dedicated to reshaping the future of artificial renal replacement therapies. Our team of 15 motivated students, with backgrounds in engineering, biomedical science, and medicine, brings together diverse expertise to tackle one of the most pressing challenges in modern healthcare.
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We began with a comprehensive review of current literature, carefully organising and analysing existing knowledge to guide the design of innovative renal technologies. Our current focus is on improving dialysis therapies by prioritising sustainability, enhancing patient outcomes, and increasing quality of life.
Goals
A major goal of our project is to adapt expanded hemodialysis (HDx) for home use. By making treatment more accessible and comfortable, we aim to reduce the emotional strain of hospital-based dialysis while relieving pressure on healthcare facilities. Supporting patients in remaining at home with their families can lead to better mental wellbeing and a greater sense of autonomy.
Plans
Looking ahead, our long-term objective is to develop reusable hemofiltration systems as a step toward a fully implantable artificial kidney. This would represent a significant shift in treatment for chronic kidney failure, offering patients freedom from ongoing dialysis and a vastly improved quality of life.
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Project Nephros is committed to working collaboratively with partners who share our goals. Through community engagement, resource sharing, and strategic support, we believe we can make a meaningful impact in the fight against kidney disease.
Join us in driving the next generation of renal care.
Whether through collaboration, in-kind contributions, or financial support, your partnership
can help bring life-changing technologies to those who need them most.