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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

About PKD

Polycystic Kidney Disease or PKD is a range of life-threatening inherited conditions that can cause kidney failure and affect other organs

Learn about ADPKD or ARPKD

About PKD

Polycystic Kidney Disease or PKD is a range of life-threatening inherited conditions that can cause kidney failure and affect other organs

Learn about ADPKD or ARPKD

Get Support

We want everyone affected by PKD to live life to the full by providing the help, information and support needed at every stage. 

Find out how to get support

Get Support

We want everyone affected by PKD to live life to the full by providing the help, information and support needed at every stage. 

Find out how to get support

PKD research

Research is the only way to stop the progression of PKD and transform the lives of those affected today and in the future.

Read more about PKD research

PKD research

Research is the only way to stop the progression of PKD and transform the lives of those affected today and in the future.

Read more about PKD research

New Hope for PKD Patients: IMPEDE-PKD Research Study

New Hope for PKD Patients: IMPEDE-PKD Research Study

17 October 2024
A ground-breaking research study is underway to investigate whether the diabetes drug metformin c...
Welcoming Alison Taylor as Our New CEO!

Welcoming Alison Taylor as Our New CEO!

11 October 2024
We are delighted to announce that Alison Taylor has joined the PKD Charity as our new Chief Execu...
COVID-19 2024 Spring Booster - Who’s eligible?

COVID-19 2024 Spring Booster - Who’s eligible?

23 April 2024
With protection from earlier COVID-19 vaccinations starting to wane, those who are more likely to...
Pioneering Milestone: First Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Transplant Successfully Performed

Pioneering Milestone: First Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Transplant Successfully Performed

23 March 2024
On March 16, 2024, the US witnessed a historic medical milestone: the successful completion of th...
Study identifies cell signals that might be intercepted to treat PLD

Study identifies cell signals that might be intercepted to treat PLD

15 January 2024
Following on from our recent article on polycystic liver disease (PLD), we’re excited to share so...
AI Measures Kidney Size 6 Times Faster than Humans

AI Measures Kidney Size 6 Times Faster than Humans

15 January 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) once felt like it had a home only in science fiction stories, but th...
Covid Treatments and Autumn 2023 Booster: Everything you need to know

Covid Treatments and Autumn 2023 Booster: Everything you need to know

26 August 2023
Whilst the initial urgency of the pandemic has waned, Covid-19 still remains a threat, particular...
Help at your fingertips - The PKD App

Help at your fingertips - The PKD App

11 January 2023
Developed by the PKD Charity, clinical specialists, patients and carers for the newly diagnosed a...
Energy bills: what are the best ways to save this winter?

Energy bills: what are the best ways to save this winter?

14 December 2022
The prospect of huge home energy bills this winter means that most of us are desperately searchin...
Lab grown kidneys could lead to new treatments that slow disease progression

Lab grown kidneys could lead to new treatments that slow disease progression

04 July 2022
We are delighted to fund Professor Colin A Johnson and his work looking for novel treatments for ...
New study aims to prevent cyst formation in ADPKD

New study aims to prevent cyst formation in ADPKD

28 June 2022
It is with great pleasure we announce that we are funding Professor Albert Ong on his mission to ...
Grant to study genetics could improve lives of ARPKD patients

Grant to study genetics could improve lives of ARPKD patients

23 June 2022
We're thrilled to co-fund a PKD PhD Studentship under the supervision of Dr Joe Cockburn, one of ...

Help fund PKD research and the Charity’s work

Your fundraising help us achieve our three core aims of support, awareness and research, as we work to improve the lives of everyone affected by PKD and give hope for the future​.

Find out how to fundraise for the PKD Charity

Help fund PKD research and the Charity’s work

Your fundraising help us achieve our three core aims of support, awareness and research, as we work to improve the lives of everyone affected by PKD and give hope for the future​.

Find out how to fundraise for the PKD Charity

Thank you for supporting our work

Your donation means we can support those with PKD and fund vital research.