A learning platform built for kidney care.

Find, learn and use kidney health information from trusted sources, faster than ever before.

Get instant access to 200+ trusted education guides from top healthcare institutions plus evidence-based learning tools created for people managing their kidney health.

Managing your health is stressful enough, learning about it shouldn't have to be. Finding and learning the information you need is now easier and faster than ever before.

Who is using ikona today?

Patients

To help you find what you need to manage your health and understand your treatment options.

Family

To help you find answers and understand how best to support your loved one.

Care Partners

To improve your ability to provide the best care possible by keeping you informed and confident.

Providers

For the confidence and on-demand resources your patients and their families will thank you for.

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What can I do with ikona?

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Simple search tools designed to help you save time and energy finding the health information you need today.

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Looking for a quick answer to your question? Our FAQs are a great place to start, and they're always growing!

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Our team of expert educators is here for you

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Learning that works for you

There is a reason why short doctor's visits, PDFs and long classes do not help us learn what we need to know.

Science-backed learning

Focus on the basics first, then dive in later

Short, simple format

Brain-friendly learning helps you remember more

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SIMPLIFY YOUR SEARCH

Find exactly what you need without the endless searching

Experts in learning and education

Tim

Co-Founder & CEO

A Navy veteran and VA patient on a mission to change how we learn about our health

Caroline

Nephrology Nurse

An experienced nurse educator, CKD case manager and dialysis nurse

Todd

Learning Scientist

A former Professor, researcher, and an expert in how we are wired to learn

Jen

Behavioral Scientist

An expert educator, social and behavioral scientist with 15+ years in kidney care

Steve

Patient Advocate

Steve is a kidney transplant recipient, author, speaker, and advocate for patients across the country

Qasim

Nephrologist

A kidney doctor with 15+ years serving patients with kidney disease and on dialysis in Texas

Yolanda

Transplant Surgeon

Most recently the Kidney Transplant Program Director at UChicago and past President of UNOS

Questions you might have for us

How will ikona help me?

We know people are tired of waiting months for answers to basic health questions. We are here to help you find and learn health information faster, then help you keep track your learning progress and questions throughout your care journey.

Where do people start first?

Does it cost anything to sign up?

Can I suggest resources for you to add?

Yes, please do! We're always looking for new resources and plan to grow our database every month. If you know of a resource we should add, we'd love to hear it - please let us know using the Submit a resource button on our Resources page.

Can I ask a question if I don't see it in Community FAQs?

Yes, please do! Chances are someone else using the platform will benefit from knowing the answer to your question, so we encourage you to submit what's on your mind. Currently we only offer our Lite and Pro plan users the ability to ask personal questions.

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