Join us at our upcoming FREE virtual Central 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
Saturday, October 5, 2024
2:00pm - 3:30pm
WHERE
Four Points by Sheraton Winnipeg South
2935 Pembina Hwy
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2H5
About our speaker: Navdeep Tangri, MD, PhD, FRCP (C)
Dr. Tangri is an attending physician and Professor in the Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine and Department of Community Health Sciences in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Tangri’s research program is multidisciplinary, and focused on improving clinical decision making for patients with or at risk for chronic kidney disease.
He developed and validated the Kidney Failure Risk Equation (KFRE) to predict the need for dialysis in patients with CKD, and is presently engaged in implementation efforts with guidelines, lab providers and EMRs to increase the uptake of the KFRE worldwide.
In addition, Dr. Tangri leads large observational studies and randomized trials in CKD, and is developing the next generation of prediction models to help transform CKD care.
He has published over 350 manuscripts, presented at multiple national and international scientific meetings, and is a recipient of the CIHR New Investigator Award and a CIHR Foundation award.