Research & Medical Resources

For Medical Professionals

To provide medical professionals in depth information about various aspects of polycystic kidney disease (PKD), the PKD Foundation has teamed up with UpToDate®. UpToDate is an evidence based, peer reviewed information resource, available via the Web, desktop computer, and PDA.

The following UptoDate topics related to PKD are available:

• Diagnosis of and screening for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
• Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease in children
• Pain syndromes in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
• Urinary tract infection in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
• Patient information: Polycystic kidney disease
• Hypertension in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
• Extrarenal manifestations of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
• Genetics of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease and mechanisms of cyst growth
• Diagnosis of and screening for ADPKD
• Course and treatment of ADPKD
• Renal manifestations of ADPKD

Learn more about UpToDate.

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Articles

• Transplantation and Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease 

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For Researchers

In 1984, the PKD Foundation funded its first research grant for $25,000. In 2008, the PKD Foundation funded nearly $4 million in PKD research. In fact, PKD scientists funded by the PKD Foundation have progressed from identifying mechanisms of cyst formation and growth to conducting clinical trials to test therapies in humans - unprecedented success in biomedical research.

• Research Grants and Funding Opportunities
• Research Core Resources
• Scientific Meetings
• Current Research Publications

The PKD Foundation has announced the release of a Request For Applications (RFAs) for research grants in polycystic kidney disease. This is a two-year award for $80,000 for a total of $160,000. It is anticipated that 12 two-year grants will be funded. Read the requirements and view the application.

Order PKD Educational Materials
To better serve you and your patients, we've created several free PKD educational materials for your office and waiting room.  Please contact Michelle Davis at michelled@pkdcure.org to learn what information is available.

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The PKD Foundation is not an accredited medical institution. It is a non-profit organization committed to raising funds for PKD research and awareness for one of the world's most common, life-threatening genetic diseases.