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PKD Research Biomaterials and Cellular Models Core

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The PKD Biomaterials Core at KU Medical Center is the leading provider of human Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease research biomaterials in the United States and is a Core Resource for the PKD Foundation.


For Investigators

We provide human and animal PKD tissues and high-quality biological materials to investigators and to assist in the development and use of PKD  cellular models to test specific hypotheses and evaluate drug effects.
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For Patients

We are dedicated to researching PKD to find better treatments and ultimately, a cure. If you are scheduled to have a PKD kidney removed, we hope you will consider donating this valuable specimen for medical research.
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KU School of Medicine

University of Kansas Medical Center
The Jared Grantham Kidney Institute
Mail Stop 3018
3901 Rainbow Boulevard
Kansas City, KS 66160