by Sydney Johnston | Jan 12, 2021 | ADPKD, Research
Published January 12, 2021 Sorin Fedeles, M.S., Ph.D., Yale University How did you first get involved in PKD research? Sorin: When I first came to Yale, my main goal was to undertake biomedical research studies rooted in asking the right questions and pursuing the...
by Sydney Johnston | Jan 5, 2021 | ADPKD, Advocacy
Published on January 5, 2020 | Research is a term often thrown around to describe everything from complex, controlled experiments to some light Google searching to find your favorite celebrity’s height. When we consider the value of medical research, though, it’s...
by Sydney Johnston | Dec 22, 2020 | PKD Foundation News
Published on December 22, 2020 | It’s safe to say 2020 was a whirlwind of a year. From learning to social distance to pivoting to virtual events, the COVID-19 pandemic has meant adapting our personal and professional lives. But despite all the changes, it never...
by Sydney Johnston | Dec 17, 2020 | Education, Knowledge, Research
Published December 17, 2020 | While distribution of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine across the country has begun, many in the PKD community have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. Chris Rusconi, Ph.D., chief research officer at the PKD Foundation, sits down with...
by Sydney Johnston | Dec 15, 2020 | Donations, Education
Published December 15, 2020 | As the year winds down, many of us are making final decisions on where to place our 2020 charitable dollars. The donations we receive allow us to create educational resources, advocate for legislation, and fund research. All benefitting...