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NORTH TEXAS CHAPTER - Providing Hope and Support
With the help of PKD Foundation Chapters in cities across the country and beyond, the PKD Foundation provides a forum for patients who want to join in the fight to raise find a treatment and cure for PKD.
Chapter Coordinators: Betsy Cook, Carolyn Morris and Norm Sereboff - NorthTexasChapter@pkdcure.org
If you would like to contact the North Texas Chapter by phone, please call 1-800-PKD-CURE.
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Connect with other PKD patients and families in your area.
All are welcome to our Chapter Meetings, please contact our Chapter Coordinators at NorthTexasChapter@pkdcure.org for more information and to RSVP.
Saturday, November 15th, 2008 at 1:00pm: Research Update presented by grant recipient, Dr. Zhendong Ma
Dr. Ma’s research focuses on Hepatocyte nuclear factor-1beta, an important factor in kidney development. The genes of HNF-1beta are being identified in the kidney and their function in PKD disease development studied. His important research is being funded through the efforts of the North Texas Chapter, join us and learn why every fundraising dollar is important.
Zhendong Ma, M.D., Ph.D. obtained his medical education and residency training at School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Shanghai, China. Subsequently, he received Ph.D. training in Neuroscience at University of Alabama at Birmingham and fi nished postdoctoral training at Howard Hughes Medical Institute and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Dr. Ma is currently a research fellow of Nephrology at UTSW.
Northeast Branch Library
1905 Brown Blvd. • Arlington, TX 76006-4605
In Order to serve our Chapter better we are meeting in Arlington this Month!
Questions or to RSVP contact Betsy Cook at 214-300-1296 or northtexaschapter@pkdcure.org.
Join in a variety of fun events.
North Texas Walk for PKD
The 2008 North Texas Walk for PKD had a wonderful year. Thank-you to all of our fantastic donors and walkers! Visit our Walk page and continue to support the fight against PKD. Check back for updates on our final totals!
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National Convention on PKD - Summer 2009
The National Convention on PKD is the only opportunity, worldwide, for PKD patients, their families and and medical professionals to learn about PKD and connect with others in the PKD community.
In 2009, the convention will be held in two locations:
Chicago, IL and San Diego, CA
Visit www.pkdcure.org for more information!
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Learn More about PKD.
Educational Seminar: Saturday January 24th, 2009, 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Topics to be covered include kidney health, kidney donation and transplantation, nutrition including information from Brilliant Eats Cookbook, research updates and clinical trials.
Mark your calendars now. Registration will be limited to the first 40 people. Please register by contacting the Chapter at northtexaschapter@pkdcure.org or 214-300-1296 and provide your name and contact information.
Location: The Center for Community Cooperation; 2900 Live Oak; Dallas, TX 75204
Webinar on PKD: "Basics of PKD"
The PKD Foundation hosted its first webinar Tuesday, October 14th. This free webinar “Basics of PKD” is now avaliable for everyone to view. The presentation was conducted by Dr. Ron Perrone, Associate Chief, Division of Nephrology of Tufts Medical Center (Boston) and Chair of the PKD Foundation Scientific Advisory Committee.
This was the first in a series of quarterly webinars designed to provide education and information about various medical and lifestyle issues related to polycystic kidney disease.
For more information on this and other webinars please click HERE.
Download our 2008 Summer Chapter Newsletter.
Make a difference in the lives of 12.5 million people.
There are jobs for everyone, big and small. Just contactus at
NorthTexasChapter@pkdcure.org to find out how you can make a difference in the lives of 12.5 million people!