PKD Advocacy in Action: What it Means and How to Get Involved - Polycystic kidney disease | PKD treatment research

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Webinars

2026
Webinar

This session will provide an overview of the PKD Foundation’s current legislative priorities, the state of PKD research funding, and highlights from Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill. Helping lead this discussion is the Foundation’s advocacy partner, CURA Strategies, a leading bipartisan strategic communications and public affairs agency. Whether you’re new to advocacy or looking for ways to deepen your involvement, this webinar will offer practical insights and next steps for making an impact in the PKD community today and for generations to come.

You’ll Learn About:

What PKD advocacy is and why patient and family voices are essential to advancing policy, research, and awareness
Gain insight into the role CURA Strategies plays in helping us shape federal policy initiatives for PKD
Ways patients and families can get involved in advocacy, regardless of prior experience or comfort level
Current PKD legislative priorities and research funding, including key takeaways from Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill

Speakers:

Scott Leezer, Senior Vice President, Government Relations & Partner, CURA Strategies
Patrick Meade, Senior Manager, Government Relations, CURA Strategies
Advocacy Champion: Cari Maxwell