

Ending polycystic kidney disease. Interview with PKDO founder Richard Kellner
Sep 12, 2024
Richard Kellner, founder of the PKD Outreach Foundation, shares his passionate mission to eradicate polycystic kidney disease (PKD), a leading cause of kidney failure affecting families. He discusses innovative solutions like combining pre-implantation genetic testing with in vitro fertilization to prevent passing PKD to children. Richard's personal story adds depth as he reflects on the loss of his wife to the disease and the challenges it brought to his family. The foundation's initiatives to raise awareness, make testing affordable, and support live kidney donation are truly inspiring.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Facing Polycystic Kidney Disease
01:55 • 8min
Early Interventions for Polycystic Kidney Disease in Young Adults
09:48 • 2min
Ending Polycystic Kidney Disease: Genetic Testing in IVF
11:31 • 7min
Optimism and Determination in the Fight Against Polycystic Kidney Disease
18:24 • 3min