PKD Foundation

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The PKD Foundation is the only organization in the U.S. solely dedicated to finding treatments and a cure for polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and improving the lives of those it affects. Our work supports everyone, from patients to clinicians, caregivers to researchers. We fund research, advocate for patients, deliver education, and build a community for all impacted by PKD.

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Decoding ADPKD: Diagnosis, Prognosis & Genetics
Join us for part one of our four-part webinar series, Confidently Navigating ADPKD: Understanding the New KDIGO Guidelines. In this first session, experts will discuss how ADPKD is diagnosed, what influences disease progression, and the role genetics play in understanding and managing the disease. Plenty of time will be left for your questions, so you can get the answers you need!You’ll Learn:• How ADPKD is diagnosed and what to monitor• Factors that impact disease severity and prognosis• The genetics of ADPKD (PKD1 vs. PKD2) and understand when genetic testing is recommended and most beneficial• Ethical considerations and family planning related to ADPKDGuest Speakers:• Terry Watnick, M.D.: Director of the PKD Foundation Center of Excellence at the University of Maryland School of Medicine• Neera K. Dahl, M.D., Ph.D.: Director of the PKD Foundation Center of Excellence at Mayo Clinic Rochester• Dwight Odland: ADPKD patient, Los Angeles Community Coordinator, KDIGO Guidelines contributorAbout the Webinar Series:Confidently Navigating ADPKD: Understanding the New KDIGO Guidelines is a four-part webinar series designed to help patients and families better understand the latest care recommendations for ADPKD. Each webinar provides practical, easy-to-understand insights and includes plenty of time for Q&A. Participants will walk away with knowledge they can apply right now to their own ADPKD journey.
5/1/2025 11:00 PM