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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. Will be presented to Allegheny County Pharmacists Association (ACPA) members at their monthly meeting.
Eleven
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 United States + Google Map
Featuring
Jessica Kanai, PharmD
Otsuka 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.
Jill A. Green, PhD
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.*
Jill A Green, PhD, is a Medical Science Director in the nephrology division at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. Dr Green received her PhD in biomedical sciences, with a specialization in biochemical and molecular basis of disease. She went on to hold a research scientist role at The James Comprehensive Cancer Center at The Ohio State University, specializing in oncology pre-clinical research before taking a position as a Regulatory Compliance Officer where she managed thoracic oncology clinical trials at The James Cancer Hospital.
Dr Green has been a proud member of the PKD Foundation – Columbus, Ohio chapter for over 12 years where she has been active in fundraising and advocacy efforts.
*Drs Jessica Kanai and Jill Green are employees of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization Inc (OPDC).
