Patients are key to advancing rare disease treatment. IgA nephropathy (IgAN) patient Russ Roberts and his nephrologist Dr. Arnold Silva discuss the role of clinical trials in rare kidney disease research and how patients and providers can work together to shape the future of treatment. Get practical advice on how to get involved in clinical research and make a difference. About Your Host Valen Keefer – Patient Advocacy Leader, Health Educator, & Strategic Consultant, ww...
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Patients are key to advancing rare disease treatment. IgA nephropathy (IgAN) patient Russ Roberts and his nephrologist Dr. Arnold Silva discuss the role of clinical trials in rare kidney disease research and how patients and providers can work together to shape the future of treatment. Get practical advice on how to get involved in clinical research and make a difference. About Your Host Valen Keefer – Patient Advocacy Leader, Health Educator, & Strategic Consultant, ww...
Meet Your Hosts and Learn the Meaning Behind Unpacking the Gift of Life
Unpacking the Gift of Life
26 minutes
1 year ago
Meet Your Hosts and Learn the Meaning Behind Unpacking the Gift of Life
Hosts Valen and Cristen share how their unique yet parallel experiences of living with polycystic kidney disease (PKD) led to their serendipitous friendship and passion for patient advocacy. This episode introduces the two women and how they inspired the power of hope in each other before meeting. Valen and Cristen also explore how their PKD and transplant journeys motivate them to provide an honest perspective of the physical and emotional complexities of living with chronic illness. ...
Unpacking the Gift of Life
Patients are key to advancing rare disease treatment. IgA nephropathy (IgAN) patient Russ Roberts and his nephrologist Dr. Arnold Silva discuss the role of clinical trials in rare kidney disease research and how patients and providers can work together to shape the future of treatment. Get practical advice on how to get involved in clinical research and make a difference. About Your Host Valen Keefer – Patient Advocacy Leader, Health Educator, & Strategic Consultant, ww...
