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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PKDF Director of Government Affairs recaps the 2018 ASN Kidney Week
This year’s American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Kidney Week took place in San Diego, CA, from Oct. 25 to 28. We always look forward to Kidney Week to hear about new developments and initiatives...
Join the PKD Foundation for #GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday is right around the corner, and this year, we're asking: what can you give? Can you give a donation? Our goal for #GivingTuedsay is to raise $18,000 — the amount needed to fund ten...
PKDF staff member Nicole Harr is post-transplant, feels good, grateful
Nicole Harr, our Director of Community Engagement, has officially received the gift of life! Now post-transplant, Nicole is ready to share more about her time leading up to and following her...
Empowering better tomorrows through PKD Connect Peer Mentoring Program
At the PKD Foundation, we’re proud to offer support through the PKD Connect Peer Mentor Program. This program is designed to help facilitate and build a strong support system for mentees with the...
Meet the PKD Foundation’s new Director of Research
In late September of this year, we welcomed our new Director of Research, Elise Hoover, to the PKD Foundation staff. We reached out to Elise to hear more about her background with PKD research...
Getting to know your transplant center webinar review
Our recent transplantation webinar with Melissa Blevins Bein, Executive Director of Transplant Programs at UC Davis Medical Center, was a hit! Registration filled up fast, but not before Memphis...
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My paternal grandmother, Helen, is the first that we know of who had autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) inRead More -
Just last month, on Nov. 13, the PKD Foundation sponsored its second Annual PKD Comedy Night at Carolines on BroadwayRead More -
My name is Taylor Karlo, I’m 17 years old and I’m a senior at Olentangy Liberty High School in Powell,Read More
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This year’s American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Kidney Week took place in San Diego, CA, from Oct. 25 to 28.Read More
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#GivingTuesday is right around the corner, and this year, we’re asking: what can you give? Can you give a donation?Read More -
Nicole Harr, our Director of Community Engagement, has officially received the gift of life! Now post-transplant, Nicole is ready toRead More