The Voice of PKD
Supporting people affected by polycystic kidney disease, raising awareness and funding research
The Voice of PKD
Supporting people affected by polycystic kidney disease, raising awareness and funding research
Remembering Tess Harris: A Legacy of Advocacy and Hope
With a mixture of sorrow and fond memories, we honour Tess (Teresa) Harris, who served as CEO of th…
Rare Disease Day: Understanding the Challenges
What is a Rare Disease?
Every year Rare Disease Day raises awareness for the 300 million people w…
US Woman Makes History as Longest-Living Recipient of Pig Kidney Transplant
In a groundbreaking medical achievement, 53-year-old Towana Looney from Alabama has become the long…
Don't Kid Yourself! - World Kidney Day 2025
Let’s Bust the Myths About Kidney Disease Together!
Tired of hearing "You don’t look ill–it can’t…
First-Ever KDIGO Guidelines Set to Transform PKD Care
We're excited to announce the publication of the first-ever KDIGO (Kidney Disease: Improving Global…
New Hope for PKD Patients: IMPEDE-PKD Research Study
A ground-breaking research study is underway to investigate whether the diabetes drug metformin can…
Welcoming Alison Taylor as Our New CEO!
We are delighted to announce that Alison Taylor has joined the PKD Charity as our new Chief Executi…
COVID-19 2024 Spring Booster - Who’s eligible?
With protection from earlier COVID-19 vaccinations starting to wane, those who are more likely to b…
Pioneering Milestone: First Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Transplant Successfully Performed
On March 16, 2024, the US witnessed a historic medical milestone: the successful completion of the…
Study identifies cell signals that might be intercepted to treat PLD
Following on from our recent article on polycystic liver disease (PLD), we’re excited to share some…
AI Measures Kidney Size 6 Times Faster than Humans
Artificial intelligence (AI) once felt like it had a home only in science fiction stories, but ther…
Covid Treatments and Autumn 2023 Booster: Everything you need to know
Whilst the initial urgency of the pandemic has waned, Covid-19 still remains a threat, particularly…
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