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Increasing Awareness Of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) In Underrepresented & Underserved Communities
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Increasing Awareness Of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) In Underrepresented & Underserved Communities
This presentation focuses on the impact of kidney disease and autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) in Black and Hispanic/Latino communities and the effects of social determinants of health on patients living with kidney disease. Diagnosing and managing the care of patients living with ADPKD will also be discussed.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Biruh T Workeneh, MD, FASN
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center*
Dr Biruh Workeneh is a provider in the MD Anderson Internal Medicine Center and an Associate Professor in the Section of Nephrology. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and joined MD Anderson in 2015.
Molly Jansen, PhD
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.*
Dr Molly Jansen is a Nephrology Medical Science Liaison at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. covering South Texas. Molly earned her Doctor of Philosophy degree in Biomedical Science from Wake Forest School of Medicine located in Winston-Salem, NC. While in graduate school, Molly worked as a Business Development Intern at Wake Forest Innovations, fostering the collaborative innovation between industry and the faculty and staff of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. After graduate school, Molly did a brief Medical Writing Fellowship with Impact Pharmaceutical Services. Prior to joining Otsuka, Molly worked at Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc. where she helped to oversee the conduct of clinical trials across a variety of therapeutic areas including nephrology, neurology, and pulmonary, which is where she developed her passion for rare disease.
*Dr Workeneh is a paid consultant of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC). Dr Jansen is an employee of OPDC.
