Why patients need Research?

Research for What?

English - April 13, 2020 23:27 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB
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In this episode, Robert Gardos, Chair of PKD Australia, explains what is Polycystic Kidney Disease and what is the impact of this disease on patients and their families. PKD Australia raises funds to support PKD research. I asked Robert why and how they support research; what impact PKD research has had on patients and their families; and what the challenges and opportunities are for PKD research in the future.

Robert also speaks about his interactions with researchers and why he hopes that research will improve the wellbeing of PKD patients in the future.

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