by Sydney Johnston | Mar 9, 2021 | Advocacy, Donations
Published on March 9, 2021 | More than ever, living donors are coming forward and generously volunteering to give the gift of life to hundreds of PKD patients across America. These living donors make up a vital portion of the kidney transplants performed in the U.S....
by Sydney Johnston | Mar 2, 2021 | ADPKD, Family Life
Published on March 2, 2021 | As a parent, you may struggle with how and when to talk about PKD in your family. While every child and family is different, Gillian Mayersohn, Psy.D., a pediatric psychologist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, says in general, talking to...
by Sydney Johnston | Feb 23, 2021 | ADPKD, Research
Published on February 23, 2021 Venkata Vivek Reddy Palicharla, Ph.D., University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center How did you first get involved in PKD research? Vivek: I started my postdoc career with an interest in understanding the role of primary cilium...
by Sydney Johnston | Feb 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Published on February 16, 2021 | Just last month, a new U.S. Congress was seated with more than 60 first-term members and a renewed sense of duty and optimism for crafting legislation for the next two years. This term—the 117th session of Congress—is a great...
by Sydney Johnston | Feb 12, 2021 | Awareness, Donations
Published on February 12, 2021 | Observed every February 14th, National Donor Day is dedicated to spreading awareness and education about organ, eye, and tissue donation. In honor of National Donor Day, we’re sharing stories from two kidney donors. Recounting...
