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Virtual Live Event – Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD): Screening & Diagnosis
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Virtual Live Event – Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD): Screening & Diagnosis
This presentation will discuss the pathophysiology, disease progression, and the physical & emotional burden of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). The key factors that play into ADPKD disease screening and diagnosis will be presented.
Featuring
David Brooker, MD
NephrologistBrooker Kidney Care, Inc.*
Dr Brooker attended college at Wesleyan University in Connecticut and earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. After working as a research chemist for 3 years at Merck, Sharp & Dohme in Rathway, New Jersey, he attended medical school at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in Camden, New Jersey. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency and his Nephrology Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Nephrology. He has been a practicing Nephrologist in Northwest Pennsylvania since 1997. Dr Brooker has partnered with Coordinated Kidney Care Group in recent years, extending opportunities for patient care throughout the region.
Jessica Kanai, PharmD
Nephrology Medical Science LiaisonOtsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.*
Jessica Kanai PharmD, is a Nephrology Medical Science Liaison at Otsuka. Dr Kanai obtained her PharmD from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She completed her PGY-1 residency at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia where she stayed on and worked in both emergency medicine and internal medicine. She was responsible for a diverse patient population including those with end stage renal disease. Dr Kanai then went on to obtain her Australian pharmacy license and worked with numerous specialty services at the Royal Hobart Hospital such as neurosurgery, cardiology and pulmonology. Upon returning to the states, she became the nephrology pharmacist at WVU Medicine and was also involved in initiating pharmacy rounding services with WVU Medicine’s cardiology specialty. Dr Kanai is currently a licensed pharmacist in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
*Dr Brooker is a paid consultant of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC). Dr Kanai is an employee of OPDC.
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NephU is supported by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC) and Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI) - committed supporters of the Kidney Health Community. The information provided through NephU is intended for the educational benefit of health care professionals and others who support care for those with kidney disease and other related conditions. It is not intended as, nor is it a substitute for, medical care, advice, or professional diagnosis. Health care professionals should use their independent medical judgement when reviewing NephU’s educational resources. Users seeking medical advice should consult with a health care professional. No CME or CEU credits are available through any of the resources provided by NephU. Some of the contributors may be paid consultants of OPDC and/or OAPI.©2024 Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. All rights reserved. - Events
