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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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...
National Donor Day Spotlight — Part Two
Published February 13, 2020 Earlier this week, we spoke to Dwight about the part he played in helping Kari find a kidney donor. Today, in honor of National Donor Day on February 14, we’re sharing...
National Donor Day Spotlight — Part One
Published February 11, 2020 Observed every year on February 14th, National Donor Day is dedicated to spreading awareness and education about organ donation. It is also a day to recognize our...
Researcher Spotlight: Adrian Salic, Ph.D.
Published February 4, 2020 Adrian Salic, Ph.D. | Harvard Medical School PKD Foundation (PKDF): How did you first get involved in PKD research? Adrian: My lab has had a longstanding interest in...
Executive order, new rules, and legislative priority updates — Part Four
PART FOUR OF FOUR The effort to address the kidney health crisis in the U.S. started in July when President Trump issued the Advancing American Kidney Health Executive Order (EO). PKD Foundation...
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Published March 17, 2020. In 2019, Stevie Danihel joined PKD Foundation as its new Director of Strategic Partnerships. As sheRead More -
Published March 12, 2020. We observe World Kidney Day to raise awareness of the increasing burden of kidney diseases worldwideRead More -
Published March 3, 2020 The nation’s largest gathering of the PKD community is our signature fundraising and public awareness event,Read More -
Published Feb. 25, 2020 Ian Smyth, Ph.D. | Monash University, Australia PKD Foundation (PKDF): How did you first getRead More -
Published Feb. 18, 2020 Oliver Wessely, Ph.D. | Cleveland Clinic/Case Western Reserve University PKD Foundation (PKDF): How did youRead More -
Published February 13, 2020 Earlier this week, we spoke to Dwight about the part he played in helping Kari findRead More
