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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.
The Capital Grille
Benjamin Cowley, MD*
Section Chief of NephrologyOklahoma University Medicine*
Dr Benjamin D Cowley Jr. is currently Professor of Medicine and Section Chief, Nephrology and Hypertension at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center and at the Oklahoma City Veterans Administration Medical Center. Dr Cowley is the John Gammill Professor in Polycystic Kidney Disease. He graduated from the Baylor College of Medicine in 1981. Following that, he completed a residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Nephrology at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He is also the President of the Board of Directors, for the Oklahoma Foundation for Kidney Disease and serves on the Board of Directors of LifeShare Transplant Donor Services of Oklahoma. Dr Cowley is currently the United Network for Organ Sharing designated physician for the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center Kidney Transplant Program and the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center Pancreas Transplant Program.
Sean George, PA-C, MHS
Nephrology Medical Science DirectorOtsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.*
Sean George PA-C, MHS is a Physician Assistant who currently works as a Nephrology Medical Science Director for Otsuka Pharmaceutical Commercialization and Development. He has been with Otsuka in his current role for 2 years supporting the Nephrology division. Prior to joining industry, he practiced in a private practice Nephrology clinic for 4 years managing patients with chronic kidney disease including their associated co-morbidities, anemia secondary to CKD, acute kidney injury, and end stage renal disease. In addition to his clinical work, he served on the Executive Committee for Advanced Practitioners with the National Kidney Foundation for 3 consecutive years as member-at-large, secretary, and research chair. Sean earned his Physician Assistant/Masters Health Science from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. He is currently licensed in the state of Oklahoma and certified with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
*Dr Benjamin Cowley is a paid consultant of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC). Sean George 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. - IgAN
