Advancing Nephrology Through Innovation and Purpose
Kidney Care Center has reached an exciting new milestone with the launch of KCC Clinical Research; a program created to bring innovation, opportunity, and hope directly into the communities where patients already receive care.
At its core, KCC Clinical Research reflects a simple but powerful belief: the future of nephrology should not be limited to distant academic centers or hard-to-access institutions. It should be built where patients are, within the outpatient clinics and dialysis settings they already know and trust. By integrating research into everyday care, KCC is making participation in clinical trials a more natural, accessible part of the patient journey.
This launch marks an important step forward in KCC’s commitment to improving outcomes and quality of life for people living with kidney disease. Through carefully conducted, phase-agnostic clinical trials, KCC Clinical Research helps move promising therapies closer to the patients who need them most while contributing to the advancement of kidney care.
Research with Purpose
KCC Clinical Research was designed not only to support innovation today, but to shape better care for the future. Every trial is an opportunity to expand treatment options, deepen understanding of kidney disease, and improve the standard of care for generations to come.
The program focuses on emerging therapies for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), end-stage renal disease (ESRD), hypertension, and related cardiovascular conditions. With a strong emphasis on dialysis, advanced kidney disease, and novel therapies, KCC is helping address some of the most urgent challenges in nephrology.
What makes this work especially meaningful is its direct connection to the communities KCC serves. By embedding research into real-world care settings, KCC is expanding access for patients who have historically had fewer opportunities to participate in clinical trials. In doing so, the organization is helping ensure that the future of kidney care is shaped by populations that more accurately reflect the true burden of disease.
Current Research Locations
KCC Clinical Research operates across multiple sites, strengthening access to innovative KCC Clinical Research is currently available in Harvey, Illinois and Tennessee, with plans to continue expanding access in additional locations over time. By building research programs within the communities we already serve, KCC is making it easier for more patients to learn about and participate in clinical trials closer to home.
How We Run Our Studies
Innovation in research is only meaningful when it is paired with trust. At KCC Clinical Research, integrity is built into every step of the process.
All studies are conducted in accordance with established regulatory requirements and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, ensuring ethical trial conduct, patient safety, accurate data collection, and operational consistency. The program is grounded in patient-centered research, standardized processes, accountability, and strong collaboration with sponsors, site management organizations, and contract research organizations.
Led by Experience, Built for Impact
KCC Clinical Research is led by an experienced team of nephrology professionals with deep expertise in dialysis research and clinical trial oversight.
Tauseef Sarguroh, M.D.
Medical Director of KCC Research and Lead Principal Investigator
“At KCC Research, we are committed to advancing kidney care through clinical investigation and the integration of research into routine practice. By embedding trials within real-world care settings, we aim to expand access to innovative therapies while generating meaningful data that informs clinical decision-making and strengthens evidence-based medicine. Our work reflects a commitment not only to improving patient outcomes, but also to advancing innovation in nephrology.”
Aditya Bhartia, M.D.
Principal Investigator
“Clinical care shows us the challenges our patients face, while research helps us find better solutions. At KCC, that connection leads to real progress by bringing new treatments closer to patients. As a principal investigator, I value KCC’s focus on practical, patient-centered research that will help improve outcomes.”
Mohammed Alausa
Manager of Research Operations
“Our goal is simple: bring the future of kidney care to our patients today. Through KCC Research, we’re creating pathways for patients to access cutting-edge therapies while helping shape the next generation of treatment in nephrology. This reflects our commitment to high-quality, compassionate care and improved long-term outcomes.”
As a physician-led research program, KCC Clinical Research stands out not only for the strength of its leadership, but for the depth of its patient population and the real-world relevance of its care model. KCC serves a high-volume CKD and ESRD population across community nephrology and dialysis settings, including Medicare, Medicaid, and historically underserved communities. This diversity strengthens enrollment, improves representativeness, and supports study outcomes that are more reflective of the patients these therapies are meant to serve.
Together, the leadership behind KCC Clinical Research brings a shared commitment to advancing kidney care through innovation, access, and patient-centered research.
What This Means for Patients and Partners
KCC Clinical Research brings patients, providers, and research partners together around a shared goal: advancing the future of kidney care.
For patients, clinical trial participation may provide access to investigational therapies while offering attentive oversight from nephrology specialists and dedicated research staff. For physicians and care teams, it creates a pathway to contribute directly to the development of better treatments. For sponsors and partners, it offers a collaborative research environment with access to a large, diverse patient population and the operational discipline needed to support strong recruitment and study execution.
By embedding research into its clinical mission, KCC is doing more than launching a new program. It is building a model for how innovation in nephrology can be delivered with purpose, equity, and impact, improving care today while helping shape what comes next.
