Research

In 1984, the PKD Foundation funded its first research grant for $25,000. In 2008, we funded nearly $4 million in PKD research. In just 20 years, PKD Foundation funded scientists have progressed from discovering the PKD genes to conducting clinical trials in humans - an unprecedented level of biomedical research success.

An Introduction to PKD Research

The PKD Foundation leads the fight against PKD through vital research funding and patient education. Now clinical trials in cardiovascular health, Rapamycin, Somatostatin, Tolvaptan, and more offer help and hope to the 12.5 million worldwide with PKD.