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There’s so much happening in the PKD world — from important advancements in research and science to updates in critical legislation and information about how to manage your health. We got you covered right here.

Keep up to date on the latest news in PKD research and on the progress we are making, hear about important legislation that affects the PKD community, and learn about our education and fundraising events.

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Washington summary September 2016

Congress returned from its extended recess on Sept. 6, 2016. FY17 Appropriations Congress will not complete work on the bills to fund the NIH and the FDA for fiscal year 2017 (FY17, starting Oct. 1, 2016) until after the November elections. […]

Recent study finds that ADPKD patients face elevated risk of diabetes after a kidney transplant

The Canadian Journal of Diabetes reports a detailed analysis of 12 studies, which comprised 1,379 patients with ADPKD of a total of 9,849 patients who had undergone kidney transplants and found that individuals with ADPKD who undergo a kidney transplant […]

Washington summary August 2016

Congress continues its extended recess and will not return to Washington until Sept. 6, 2016. Many critical issues will not be finalized until after the November elections. Only one bill must be passed prior to Oct. 1, 2016. A continuing […]

Live a fuller life

There’s hope after a PKD diagnosis and you don’t have to do it alone. Together, we are a strong community that supports one another so we can find hope and live our best lives with PKD. Voices of PKD is a collection of inspiring stories that tell the story of PKD.

Award-winning chef brings national awareness to PKD by competing on Food Network’s Guy’s Grocery Games and Chopped All-StarsVoices of PKD

“If I can raise awareness and tell the story of PKD on television, I will do it. I want to engage the viewers and reach those affected by PKD.” On Sept. 13, 2015, Michael competed and was victorious in a […]

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We are on a mission to end PKD. To do that, we fund and advocate for research and better health care, we support the PKD community so you can live your best life and we raise awareness to move closer to treatments and a cure.

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This is such an exciting time for PKD science! Advancements in PKD research are bountiful and we have the scoop to keep you up to date.