This highly prestigious named lecture and associated prize was established in 1975 for the UK Kidney Association (then The Renal Association) to be presented annually for sustained contribution to kidney research. Extract from UKKA, "We are delighted to announce that Professor Amy Jayne (AJ) McKnight has been selected to deliver the Osman Lecture at UK Kidney Week, in recognition of her exceptional contributions to kidney disease research, mentorship and rare disease advocacy."