The PKD Foundation of Canada presented our 5th annual virtual PKD Summit on Nov 5 & 6, 2025. Sessions included PKD nutrition that fits your life, family planning with PKD, living with the unknown when you have PKD (mental health session), exercise and PKD, the Transplant Wellness Program from the...
Our 2025 virtual PKD Patient Forum for Atlantic Canada featured a regional nephrologist sharing information and answering questions about Jinarc / tolvaptan for ADPKD, along with a regional PKD patient sharing the story of her personal journey with ADPKD and tolvaptan.
Watch this special roundtable discussion with Dr. Matthew Lanktree, Nephrologist, and Nick Ashawasega, ADPKD patient, where we explore the basics of genetic counselling and testing for PKD.
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.