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Virtual Live Event – Overview Of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
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Virtual Live Event – 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.
Featuring
Thomas McCune, MD, FACP
Associate Professor, Chair of the Division of Nephrology, & Fellowship Program Director at Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolDirector, Hereditary Kidney Disease Clinic
Partner, Nephrology Associates of Tidewater, Norfolk, Virginia*
Dr McCune received his medical degree and completed his internal medicine residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School. He then went on to complete his Nephrology and Transplant Fellowship training at Vanderbilt University.
Dr McCune currently is a partner at Nephrology Associates of Tidewater in Norfolk, Virginia where he commonly treats patients with diabetes complications, severe hypertension and genetic disorders such as polycystic kidney disease. Dr McCune serves as the Primary Physician for the Pancreas Transplant Program at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and Medical Director of Fresenius Kidney Care of Greater Norfolk. In addition, Dr McCune is an Associate Professor of Medicine, Chair of the Division of Nephrology, and Fellowship Program Director at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk. Beyond caring for his patients, Dr McCune has impressively served his country for over 30 years in the Army Reserve and National Guard. In 2016 he retired as a Colonel in the Medical Corps.
Michael Filsinger, PA-C, MPA
Nephrology Medical Science LiaisonOtsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.*
Michael Filsinger, MPA, PA-C is a Medical Science Liaison at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC). Michael earned his Bachelor of Health Care Sciences as well as Master of Physician Assistant at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. Following his graduate training, Michael went on to complete a Pediatric Surgery Residency at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC Prior to joining Otsuka, Michael spent the last 15 years working in solid organ transplant in Charlotte, NC where he developed a passion for improving the care of patients with renal disease and ESKD.
*Dr McCune is a paid consultant of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC). Mr Filsinger 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.©2023 Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. All rights reserved. - Events
