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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Meet our new Chief Research Officer Chris Rusconi
Published December 6, 2019 A little over a month ago, Chris Rusconi joined PKD Foundation as its new Chief Research Officer. Over the past 30 days, Chris has been immersed in all things PKD from...
A cure is our finish line
Published December 3, 2019 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 over $30...
Researcher Spotlight: Paul DeCaen, Ph.D.
Published November 25, 2019 Paul DeCaen, Ph.D. | Northwestern University PKD Foundation (PKDF): How did you first get involved in PKD research? Paul: I got involved late, but the timing couldn’t...
2019 in review and what’s ahead in 2020
Published November 21, 2019 Written by Alexis Denny, Director of Government Affairs Time flies, and I can’t believe we’re already looking at a year-end recap. Advocacy for PKD Foundation is a...
PKD Foundation attends Kidney Week 2019
Published November 21, 2019 Written by Elise Hoover, Director of Research The PKD Foundation (PKDF) has just returned from Kidney Week 2019 in Washington, D.C. The annual scientific meeting...
Tips for staying healthy over the holidays
Published November 14, 2019 Written by guest contributor Rebecca Banning The holidays can be a difficult time to maintain a healthy diet for anyone, especially those with PKD. From mashed...
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Published Dec. 23, 2019 We wish you a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year! To makeRead More -
It’s a thrilling time here at the PKD Foundation. We have so much success to celebrate this season and soRead More -
Published December 10, 2019 Through the generosity of donors like you, last week’s Giving Tuesday (#GivingTuesday) campaign raised $17,000 forRead More -
Published December 6, 2019 A little over a month ago, Chris Rusconi joined PKD Foundation as its new Chief ResearchRead More
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Published December 3, 2019 The nation’s largest gathering of the PKD community is our signature fundraising and public awareness event,Read More
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Published November 25, 2019 Paul DeCaen, Ph.D. | Northwestern University PKD Foundation (PKDF): How did you first get involved inRead More