Abstract: INFO10-FR
The Polycystic Kidney Disease Research Resource Consortium (PKD RRC)
Session Information
- Informational Posters - 2
October 23, 2026 | Location: Exhibit Hall A, Convention Center
Abstract Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Category: Genetic Diseases of the Kidneys
- No subcategory defined
Authors
- Watnick, Terry J., University of Maryland Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
- Harris, Peter C., Mayo Clinic Minnesota, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
- Prince, Martin R., Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, United States
- Freedman, Benjamin S., University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States
- Yoder, Bradley K., University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System, Birmingham, Alabama, United States
- Wallace, Darren P., The University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Group or Team Name
- Polycystic Kidney Disease Research Resource Consortium
Description
DESCRIPTION: The Polycystic Kidney Disease Research Resource Consortium (PKD RRC) has established a collaborative framework to leverage the expertise of research scientists and clinicians to generate and distribute resources that are needed to advance PKD research and accelerate the discovery of novel therapies. The goals of the PKD RRC are: 1) To support a national PKD research effort by providing research resources, 2) To establish an innovation hub for PKD RRC collaborative resource development, 3) To expand the PKD research workforce by supporting pilot grants, 4) To develop a communication strategy that raises the visibility of the PKD-RRC and creates opportunities for collaboration, and 5) To implement educational programs that encourage constructive discourse and creative approaches to PKD science. The PKD RRC comprises six Core Centers, a Central Coordinating Site (CCS), and NIDDK Project Scientists. The Core Centers are located at the University of Alabama, Birmingham, University of Kansas Medical Center, Mayo Clinic, University of Washington, Weill Cornell, and University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). The CCS, led by a team from UMB and Yale University School of Medicine, offers pilot and feasibility grants, develops educational activities including monthly scientific talks and an annual virtual symposium. The CCS oversees 3 data repositories, including a genome browser, and multicenter clinical and imaging databases. The PKD RRC offers a broad range of PKD-related research resources, including antibodies, cell and organ culture models, mouse and zebrafish models, and a biorepository of human tissues that can be requested through the PKD RRC website at pkd-rrc.org. This online portal also serves as a hub for disseminating information relevant to PKD research, including funding opportunities and educational events. The PKD RRC aims to develop innovative research resources that will accelerate discovery in PKD. We welcome suggestions for developing new research resources and reagents, and the opportunity to engage in discussion with the broader PKD community. Please visit the PKD RRC website for more details. https://www.pkd-rrc.org/
Acknowledgment
We thank all PKD RRC core directors and investigators who have contributed to the consortium's success. We thank our colleagues at NIDDK, Drs. Christine Maric-Bilkan and Susan Mendley for their support of the PKD RRC.
Funding
- We acknowledge funding from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).