For many people with PKD, the emotional side of the disease may be as challenging, and sometimes more, when compared to the physical side. Dr. Gavril Hercz brings a rare perspective as both a kidney specialist and psychotherapist.
Watch this inspiring 1-hour roundtable featuring the voices of four diverse PKD patients who have stepped up as patient partners - using their lived experiences to influence research, improve care, and advocate for meaningful change across Canada.
Join registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator Emily Campbell for a fun and informative cooking session focused on plant-based eating for polycystic kidney disease (PKD). You’ll learn why plant-based proteins—like tofu, lentils, and edamame can be a powerful part of a kidney-friendly diet, and how to make them tasty and...
Every day, people in Canada wait for a life-changing kidney transplant, but not everyone gets the chance. Living donors can make an incredible difference - but there are big barriers standing in the way. Why is it still so hard for patients to find a match? What challenges do donors...
Canadian nephrologist, Dr. Matt Lanktree, and PKD Foundation of Canada board member, Henry Osei-Agyekum, discuss the 2025 KDIGO ADPKD Guideline, and its importance for ADPKD patients and healthcare providers.
In this webinar presented by therapist Joy Pekar, we explored the impact of medical trauma that can arise following serious medical events or medical procedures, on individuals living with chronic illness, such as PKD, and their caregivers.
The holiday season can bring a mix of emotions - joy, reflection, and sometimes the weight of loss. This special workshop, led by psychotherapist Vicki Cousins, offers a safe and compassionate space to explore the complexities of grief and loss, especially during the year-end holiday season.
The 2024 Toronto PKD Scientific Day, held on November 15, 2024, was a conference to review the clinical features and pathobiology of ADPKD; update recent advances in PKD translational research; illustrate how advances in diagnostic and therapeutic may impact clinical practice; and hold an expert discussion of challenging clinical cases.
The PKD Foundation of Canada presented our 4th annual virtual PKD Summit on Nov 6 & 7 2024. Sessions included Pediatric PKD, Mental Health & PKD, Caregiver Burnout, a French session on answers to your burning questions about PKD, Metabolic Health & Its Effect on PKD, Debunking PKD Nutrition Myths,...
Our three 2024 virtual PKD Patient Forums for Atlantic, Central and Western Canada featured regional nephrologists sharing information and answering questions about polycystic kidney disease, along with regional PKD patients sharing the stories of their personal journeys with PKD.