by Sydney Johnston | Jun 18, 2024 | ADPKD, Research
Published on June 18, 2024 | Patients with polycystic kidney disease (PKD), may know the surgical procedure, bilateral nephrectomy. A surgical procedure to remove both kidneys. But have you heard of robotic bilateral nephrectomy? Traditionally, a bilateral...
by Sydney Johnston | May 8, 2024 | Advocacy, Awareness
Published on May 8, 2024 | This spring, the PKD Foundation and local advocates brought the needs of the polycystic kidney disease (PKD) community to Capitol Hill. Through two events, these passionate advocates elevated PKD-centric policies to Congress and called for...
by Sydney Johnston | Mar 8, 2024 | Advocacy
Published March 8, 2024 | It’s that time of year again. The PKD Foundation is excited to announce that registration is now open for Virtual Advocacy Day. On Tuesday, April 9, the entire PKD community can join this free event to engage with federal lawmakers and...
by Sydney Johnston | Nov 20, 2023 | Research
Published on November 20, 2023 | Each year, the PKD Foundation funds research grants and fellowships to increase understanding of the genetic and pathological processes involved in PKD and to accelerate the development of potential therapies for PKD patients. In 2020,...
by Sydney Johnston | Nov 2, 2023 | Advocacy, Transplantation
Published on November 1, 2023 | Today, Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC-02) and Jerrold Nadler (D-NY-12) introduced the Living Organ Donor Tax Credit Act of 2023. If it passes, this legislation would provide a one-time, reimbursable tax credit of up to $5,000 to...
