Living with PKD During COVID-19
Published May 12, 2020 | In these unprecedented times, families across the globe are adapting their way of life to stay safe and healthy. Living with PKD during the COVID-19 pandemic can be even more challenging. Whether you're a transplant recipient, currently on...
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The PKD Foundation Blog is contributed to by PKD Foundation staff and members of our incredible community. Focused on bringing you important PKD and Foundation updates, our blogs cover advocacy initiatives; awareness events; education for patients, caregivers, and health care professionals; and updates from and for our researchers.
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PKD research receives $14+ million in DoD funding
Published March 19, 2020. Written by Chris Rusconi, Chief Research Officer. Seven research grants with a primary focus on polycystic kidney disease totaling more than $12 million were funded in...
Meet our New Director of Strategic Partnerships, Stevie Danihel
Published March 17, 2020. In 2019, Stevie Danihel joined PKD Foundation as its new Director of Strategic Partnerships. As she settles into her new role, we had the chance to sit down and learn...
World Kidney Day
Published March 12, 2020. We observe World Kidney Day to raise awareness of the increasing burden of kidney diseases worldwide and to strive for kidney health for everyone, everywhere. Between...
How to Walk for PKD
Published March 3, 2020 The nation's largest gathering of the PKD community is our signature fundraising and public awareness event, the Walk for PKD. Since 2000, the Walk has raised an inspiring...
Researcher Spotlight: Ian Smyth, Ph.D.
Published Feb. 25, 2020 Ian Smyth, Ph.D. | Monash University, Australia PKD Foundation (PKDF): How did you first get involved in PKD research? Ian: By chance and happenstance. I have a...
Researcher Spotlight: Oliver Wessely, Ph.D.
Published Feb. 18, 2020 Oliver Wessely, Ph.D. | Cleveland Clinic/Case Western Reserve University PKD Foundation (PKDF): How did you first get involved in PKD research? Oliver: By...
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Published April 28, 2020 | After the ADPKD Registry launched in September 2019, PKDF established the Registry Patient Advisory Group. TheRead More -
Published April 22, 2020. Taking place April 19–25, 2020, National Volunteer Week honors volunteers for the irreplaceable impact their timeRead More -
Published March 27, 2020. With COVID-19 making headlines on a daily basis, people across the globe are left wondering howRead More -
Published March 19, 2020. Written by Chris Rusconi, Chief Research Officer. Seven research grants with a primary focus on polycysticRead More -
Published March 17, 2020. In 2019, Stevie Danihel joined PKD Foundation as its new Director of Strategic Partnerships. As sheRead More
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Published March 12, 2020. We observe World Kidney Day to raise awareness of the increasing burden of kidney diseases worldwideRead More
