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Overview Of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
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Overview Of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
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 diagnosis and progression will be presented.
Marché Bacchus
Las Vegas, Nevada 89128 United States + Google Map

Rim Hadgu, PharmD, BCPS
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.*
Dr Rim Hadgu is a Nephrology Medical Science Liaison at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development and Commercialization. She obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from St. Louis College of Pharmacy. She completed an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)-Accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy and University Medical Center New Orleans. She also completed an ASHP-Accredited PGY2 Nephrology Pharmacy Residency at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Prior to joining Otsuka in October 2021, she was an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Glendale Campus where she delivered lectures, precepted Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience students as well as PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residents. She also practiced as a nephrology clinical pharmacist for two years. Dr Hadgu is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties.

Samuel Kantor, MD
Nevada Kidney Disease and Hypertension Centers*
Dr Kantor received his postgraduate training at Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. Dr Kantor did his fellowship training at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA and was Chief Nephrology Fellow. He is a partner at Nevada Kidney Disease and Hypertension Centers in Las Vegas, NV and is a principal investigator and sub-investigator in multiple phase 2 and 3 clinical studies undertaken by the practice. Dr Kantor has been board-certified in Nephrology since 2003. He was awarded ‘Top Doctor’ Status by Las Vegas INC. Magazine in their healthcare issue in 2015, 2016, and 2023. He was also awarded ‘Top Doctor’ status by Desert Companion Magazine in 2021 and 2022.
*Dr Samuel Kantor is a paid consultant of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC). Dr Rim Hadgu is an employee of OPDC.