At 21 years old, after experiencing unexpected pain and concerning lab results, my family and I reached out to Dr. Bleyer’s team, who works closely with families affected by ADTKD. Genetic testing confirmed that I carry the same gene that has impacted my family.
Lisa excels at translating RKDF’s mission into action, from re-establishing and leading the Ambassador Program, to taking on the role of Treasurer, to overseeing RKDF’s website upgrade,” reports Richard Nelson, Chair and Co-Founder of the RKDF.
Ever since I can remember, kidney disease has been a normal topic in our family. My grandfather got his kidney transplant around the time I was born & my mother got hers over five years ago. It was always in the back of my mind that I could have it.
My experience with my genetic kidney disease, Autosomal Dominant Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease (ADTKD) - Uromodulin Kidney Disease (UMOD), began when my mother became ill in her sixties (I was in my twenties) and needed to prepare for dialysis.