by Sydney Johnston | Apr 28, 2021 | PKD Foundation News, Research
Published on April 28, 2021 | The PKD Foundation is pleased to announce that Kyongtae Ty Bae M.D., Ph.D, M.B.A., is the winner of the 2021 Lillian Jean Kaplan International Prize for Advancement in the Understanding of Polycystic Kidney Disease. Considered the most...
by Sydney Johnston | Apr 13, 2021 | Awareness
Published on April 13, 2021 | In 1974, President Nixon established National Volunteer Week. “The spirit of voluntarism, one of the hallmarks of American life, has rarely been stronger than it is today,” he proclaimed. Next week, we honor those who donate...
by Sydney Johnston | Apr 6, 2021 | Research
Published on April 6, 2021 | What happens to research during a pandemic? When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early spring 2020, hospitals canceled elective surgeries and other procedures. They also halted the majority of clinical trials underway, setting researchers...
by Sydney Johnston | Mar 30, 2021 | ARPKD, Run for PKD
Published on March 30, 2021 | What comes to mind when you think of ways to raise awareness of PKD? Attending the Walk for PKD, posting kidney facts on social media? As the spring weather settles in, there’s another active way to support awareness—running a...
by Sydney Johnston | Mar 23, 2021 | Awareness
Published on March 23, 2021 | After a PKD diagnosis, there’s often a lot of questions. How do I stay healthy? Should I change my diet? How do I talk about PKD with others? Using graphic design, Chelsie Tamms is spreading PKD awareness in the hopes of making...