Prof. Edith Said from the University of Malta’s Department of Anatomy, shared highlights from the research funded by LifeCycle Malta.
Since 2014, thanks to its collaboration with the University's Research Innovation and Development Trust (RIDT), the Foundation has funded studies such as the 2020-2024 project on Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD).
The research examines the prevalence and genetic causes of ADPKD in Malta.
The study has so far identified a unique genetic make-up among Maltese patients, enabling early diagnosis through genetic testing, even before symptoms appear.
During the event, which focused on the year-long fundraising campaign, with €145,000 having been raised in 2024, it was also revealed that the destinations for the 2025 LifeCycle Challenge will be Jordan and Saudi Arabia (from Petra to Jeddah).
The Jack Bowen award, given to the cyclist who best embodies the spirit of the challenge, was awarded to Pierre Vella.
Since its inception, the LifeCycle Malta Foundation managed to raise €4m, and it also supports Mater Dei Hospital’s Renal Unit.
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