Research By Design

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a rare kidney disease that affects the kidney’s filtering units, which can lead to protein loss in the urine and reduced kidney function over time. Researchers are studying FSGS to better understand the condition and explore potential treatment options through clinical research.

Research by Design is screening participants for a clinical study for participants with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). If you have FSGS confirmed by recent kidney biopsy, contact us to schedule a paid screening today. If you screen and we determine you are eligible to participate, you can earn up to $1400 to participate in our clinical study for FSGS.

Research by Design is screening participants with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) for a clinical study. If you have FSGS confirmed by recent kidney biopsy, contact us to schedule a paid screening today! If you screen and we determine you are eligible to participate, you can earn up to $1400 to participate in our clinical study!

Research by Design is screening participants for a clinical study. Contact us to schedule a paid screening today! If you screen and we determine you are eligible to participate, you can earn up to $9400 to participate in our 14 day overnight clinical study!

March is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness about kidney health, prevention, and the 37 million Americans living with chronic kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease often presents with no symptoms in its early stages, so its important to understand the risk factors for this condition. This month highlights the importance of managing risk factors like high blood pressure and diabetes, with events focusing on education, screening, and kidney disease prevention.

National Kidney Month 2026: Small Kidney Tips That Can Make a Big Difference Your kidneys work hard every day to filter waste, balance fluids, and help control blood pressure. National Kidney Month is a great time to thank them. Here are 8 simple, science-backed tips you can take to protect your kidneys for years to come.

March 12th: Come out to Corner Bakery Cafe on 9621 Cicero Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 on March 12th! Display this ad on your phone and mention coupon code "659" and 25% of your meal’s price will be donated back to the National Kidney Foundation in celebration of World Kidney Day!

You can participate in this fundraiser by:
Dine in
Take out
Delivery
Pick up

In addition to dining in, you can participate in this fundraiser in several ways:
Phone Call
Restaurant Website
Storefront Walk-in

Notice: Orders from third-party delivery apps do not qualify for this fundraiser.

Please read the instructions below, so that Corner Bakery Cafe knows you are with the GroupRaise Meal for Research by Design on behalf of the National Kidney Foundation, and the NKF will get 25% of your meal’s price donated back!

Phone Call
Call 7089077981 and mention that you are with Research by Design on behalf of the National Kidney Foundation before placing your order. This does not include 3rd-party delivery apps.

Restaurant Website
Visit Corner Bakery Cafe's online order website. Use the coupon code of "659" and 25% of your meal’s price will be donated back to Research by Design on behalf of the National Kidney Foundation. This does not include 3rd-party delivery apps.

Storefront Walk-in
Visit the location at 9621 Cicero Ave, Oak Lawn 60453 and they will take your order from their storefront for take-out. Display this ad on your phone and mention that you are with Research by Design on behalf of the National Kidney Foundation before placing your order.

Research by Design is prescreening participants for a clinical study. Contact us to schedule a paid prescreening today! Prescreen for our clinical study to get free testing to learn more about your kidney health and determine if you are eligible to participate in a paid clinical trial.

Research By Design is honored to celebrate Dr. April Kennedy, our Principal Investigator! She received the Volunteer of the Year award in November 2025 from the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois.