From Bend Bulletin, Central Oregon, Posted by Jan Spitz
Options for kidney transplants
My husband volunteered to be my kidney donor, but we were not a match for a direct transplant. Then we joined the kidney “paired donation” program at Legacy Good Samaritan transplant center in Portland. They are members of three paired donor organizations. In six months our transplant coordinator found a donor in Florida who was an excellent match for me and I had my transplant Jan 4. Amazing!
This can be difficult but my heartfelt advice is for you to share your story. Find one person wanting to be your donor. If the two of you are a match then a direct transplant may be an option. But if you do not match, then consider the paired donor option. A caveat: The success of this option may depend on which transplant center you choose. Talk to living-donor coordinators at transplant centers and ask about their participation in paired donor programs. How many paired donor organizations do they belong to? How many paired donor transplants have they done?
The incredible kindness of donors, the paired donor option and the transplant center staff working for me was my ticket to a new kidney. I hope for the same good fortune for others struggling with kidney disease!
From Austin 360
April 22, 2017
9:30 am Veterans Memorial Park
9:30 am Veterans Memorial Park
Come together for our signature fundraising event to benefit Polycystic Kidney Disease research and awareness. PKD - one of the most common, life-threatening genetic diseases — causes cysts to grow and kidney function to decrease. It affects generations of families, striking both adults and children leading to the need for dialysis and a kidney transplant. The Walk for PKD brings a group of volunteers, walkers and supporters together to unite to find treatments and a cure for polycystic kidney disease. We will continue to walk until no one has to suffer the full effects of this devastating disease. Currently there is no treatment or cure but thanks to our supporters - there is hope! The Austin walk is only 1.3 miles. Refreshments and coffee will be provided by local businesses along with great prize drawings, information and live music. Pre-registration is suggested. The event is free but donations and fundraising is expected. We walk rain or shine!
PKD Research
From Mayo Clinic
The appointee will have a record of research funding and establish a conceptually innovative, independent research program to explore the molecular pathogenesis of PKD. This research program will be supported by and aligned with the goals of the Mayo Clinic Robert M. and the Billie Kelley Pirine Translational PKD Center. The established, internationally competitive research program will collaborate with Mayo PKD scientist on basic, translational and clinical studies, including on interdisciplinary projects.
Credentials of the successful candidate will include a Ph.D, MD, or MD-Ph.D, evidence of high impact research into PKD or a related area, and will be appointed at the Assistant, Associate or full Professor level, depending on experience.
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