The kidney health ecosystem for people building what comes next.
A trusted network for the people shaping kidney health, with direct access to peers, member-only discussions, original research, and the relationships that move ideas forward.
Member benefits
What membership includes.
Four pillars designed to shorten the distance between clinical insight, unmet need, and the partners who can act on it.
Off-the-record briefings
Get closer to the people, ideas, and decisions shaping kidney care.
- Every other month/candid, members-only conversations
- Member-led agenda/suggest topics and upvote what comes next
- Direct access/clinicians, researchers, executives, and innovators
Network & curated intros
Find the people who can help move your work forward.
- Searchable directory/organization, role, expertise, or focus
- AI collaborator matching/describe a goal, get ranked members
- Curated warm intros/facilitated by our team
Proprietary research & data
See where the kidney and CKM markets are moving, and what it means for your work.
- 165+ company database/devices, diagnostics, care delivery, therapies
- Original trackers/drug pipelines, value-based care, innovation
- Early access/new research before public release
Keep the conversation going between briefings.
Anyone can join #general. Members unlock private channels for questions, introductions, and collaboration.
Why we exist
Kidney innovation happens across organizations, specialties, and disciplines.
Signals is building the connective tissue between people and ideas, so knowledge travels farther, partnerships form faster, and better ideas reach patients sooner.
Who it's built for
Built for the people moving kidney health forward.
A cross-disciplinary network where clinical insight meets the people building, funding, and delivering better care.
Nephrologists & kidney specialists
Compare notes with peers, explore emerging therapies, and connect with teams looking for clinical insight.
Health plan & payer leaders
Understand emerging care models and meet the clinicians and operators working to put them into practice.
Biopharma & medtech teams
Bring clinical and patient perspectives into development, partnerships, and market access decisions.
Researchers & academics
Find collaborators beyond your institution and connect new evidence with the people who can use it.
Patient advocates
Bring lived experience into conversations with researchers, founders, and the teams shaping care.
Founders & startup teams
Meet clinicians, potential partners, and advocates who can help pressure-test an idea and move it forward.
Value-based care operators
Share what is working in care delivery and follow the policy and economics shaping your next decision.
Transplant community
Connect across transplant care, patient engagement, and new technologies to improve access and outcomes.
Industry & strategy leaders
See who is building what, follow market shifts, and find the right people for your next partnership.
What founding members say
Why people join Signals.
“I first came to Signals trying to make sense of value-based care through impenetrable CMS documentation and standards. It quickly became my go-to resource, and the value has only compounded over time as the network has grown.”
Vexev
“Signals is my resource for what impacts kidney disease. It uses an educational and provocative approach to challenge me and keep me up to date.”
Monogram Health
“I joined Signals to connect with people across the kidney care community, learn from different perspectives, and contribute more than 30 years of experience as a kidney patient to conversations that can help improve care.”
Lyfebulb
“I joined Signals because it has become an important nephrology ecosystem for innovators involved in drug company research, medical device development, and raises visibility in the investment environment.”
Ahuja Medical Center
“I joined Signals because I've missed having an online home for nephrology discussions and connections.”
Lake Michigan Nephrology
“I joined Signals because the kidney space is on the verge of a step-level improvement with regard to innovation, and Signals is helping to lead the way.”
Natera
“I joined Signals because I want to see how we can better integrate peer mentoring and patient-centered tech to improve long-term transplant outcomes.”
Interwell Health
Inside the member site
See what's inside.
This is what members get on day one: sessions, a directory with curated intros, original research, and a private community of the people shaping kidney care.
Your home base.
Everything in one place: new member introductions, upcoming sessions, member-only research, and the people you're connected with.
- New voices in the network, plus a member spotlight
- Events, jobs, and member perks a click away
Who belongs in the room
One member experience, tiered by organizational capacity.
Members and partners help set this agenda. See priority areas →
| Member type | Who this is for | Seats | Annual dues |
|---|---|---|---|
Large organization | 500+ employees or revenues >$1 billion | 50 | $10,000 |
Mid-size organization | 50-500 employees or revenues $50M to $1B | 25 | $5,000 |
Small organization | Up to 50 employees or revenues $5M to $50M | 10 | $2,500 |
InnovatorNew | Less than $3M raised | 4 | $1,000 |
IndividualJoin today | Clinicians, executives, and operators joining personally | 1 | $150* |
Additional seats $250 each.
Government agencies and patient organizations join free. Ecosystem partnerships are by invitation. See partnership →
Where the people building the future of kidney care come to learn, connect, and move forward.
Get started here
Join Signals.
Individuals can join directly. Organizations go through a short intake so we can confirm the right tier and get you and your team set up.
FOR INDIVIDUALS
Founding rate through Dec 31 · $250 after
Clinicians, researchers, and operators joining personally. Access is live as soon as payment clears.
Instant access · Cancel anytime
FOR ORGANIZATIONS
Health systems, payers, pharma, medtech, research, and advocacy groups.
- Tier confirmed within one business day
- Invoiced billing, no card required
- Multi-seat access for your team
Our Resources
Explore the Signals ecosystem.
Media
Our flagship newsletter on the science, medicine and business of kidney health. Read by 20,000+ clinicians, operators and policymakers across 65+ countries.
SubscribeJobs Board
Roles across the kidney care ecosystem, from clinical and research positions to startups and health systems. Find your next role or key hire.
ExploreCompany Directory
165+ kidney health companies tracked across 15+ countries, from early-stage startups to established market leaders. Searchable by focus area and stage.
ExploreData Room
Comprehensive insights and data in kidney health. Find accessible, curated news, research, and analysis from early detection to new therapies in the pipeline.
ExploreAdvisory
From market research and landscape analysis to investment support, financial modeling, and expert feedback, Signals helps companies from early innovation to commercial planning.
Get in touchSponsors
We partner with a limited number of companies per year to help reach a trusted audience of kidney leaders across clinical care, industry, research, policy, and advocacy.
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Frequently asked questions
About Signals
A platform dedicated to advancing kidney health.
Signals Group reaches more than 20,000 clinicians, policy makers, and industry leaders across 65+ countries. Our work covers the clinical, commercial, and policy frontiers of kidney and cardiometabolic care.
Signals is building the professional network layer of a broader platform that includes original research, market intelligence, and an advisory practice working with public and private innovators at every stage of the kidney health ecosystem. Learn more at signalsfs.com.
Signals / Membership
Founding membership · Through December 31, 2026
Good work starts with
the right people.
A clinical question. A new idea. A partnership worth exploring. Bring what you’re working on to people who understand kidney health and want to move it forward.
Become a memberIndividual membership / $150 a year · $250 after Dec 31
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