Join us at our upcoming FREE virtual Western Canada PKD Patient Forum!
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is one of the most common life-threatening, genetic diseases affecting Canadians. It can result in the growth of cysts that enlarge the affected kidneys, destroying their ability to function.
Patients and their loved ones are invited to join this forum to:
- Learn about PKD from a nephrologist, including how PKD can be managed
- Have your questions answered by a nephrologist during a live Q&A period
- Hear from a local PKD patient about their journey with PKD
Free registration. All are welcome!
WHEN
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 7pm Pacific Time
WHERE
This virtual event will be held via Zoom
About our speaker: Micheli (Mike) Bevilacqua, MD, FRCPC, MHA, CHE; Nephrologist, Fraser Health Authority; Clinical Assistant Professor, UBC Division of Nephrology
Dr. Micheli (Mike) Bevilacqua is a nephrologist with additional training in health administration. His clinical nephrology practice is based in Surrey, British Columbia and he is involved in several administrative roles with BC Renal. He is the Chair of the Provincial Kidney Care Committee which coordinates care delivery for over 15,000 British Columbians living with chronic kidney disease, the Medical Lead for the BC Polycystic Kidney Disease Network which aims to optimize management of PKD in BC, and the Co-Chair of the Transplant First Committee aiming to improve access to living donor kidney transplantation. Dr. Bevilacqua also works with BC Renal on other initiatives such as improving the delivery and support of home dialysis therapies.
When not doing clinical work or at BC Renal, Dr. Bevilacqua is involved in research with specific interests in care of patients with polycystic kidney disease, knowledge translation, systems improvement, and evaluating care delivery; and is also actively involved teaching at the medical school and residency levels at UBC.