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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. This is a private live in venue program for Districts 1, 10 & 14 of the POMA (Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association). Jessica Kanai and I will present the Overview of ADPKD Deck.
Bonefish Grill
Langhorne, PA 19047 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.
Kelly Reed, PhD
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.*
Kelly Reed, PhD, joined Otsuka in 2012 and is currently a Senior Medical Science Liaison on our Nephrology East Team. Dr Reed has collaborated with several national professional organizations and healthcare systems providing educational presentations on hyponatremia and Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD). She has been a leader in resource development for the MSL team, co-led the nephrology MSL new hire training program during expansion and served as a mentor to several MSL new hires. Dr Reed earned her doctorate from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia and completed her clinical internship at the Mailman Center for Child Development in Miami, Florida, followed by a two year fellowship at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
Drs Kelly Reed and Jessica Kanai are employees of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development and Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC).
