Understanding the PKD Life Stage Model

On this episode, guest host Janie Davis, Director of Patient Advocacy at Agios Pharmaceuticals, discusses the Life Stage Model initiative with patient advocacy leaders, Tamara Scriver and Alejandra Watson. They delve into the work of the PKD Advocacy Advisory Council (AAC) and how it addresses the unmet needs of the community. The conversation highlights the development of the Life Stage Model, which categorizes the physical and psychosocial symptoms of PKD across different life stages. 

SHOW DESCRIPTION

Just Listen: Voices of PK Deficiency is a podcast about Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency and is intended for patients, caregivers, providers, and the greater community of people who are impacted by PKD.  Each episode, Just Listen: Voices of PK Deficiency strives to provide listeners with critical education, the latest scientific updates, and voices from the PKD community.  Learn more about PKD by visiting KnowPKDeficiency.com or connect with KnowPKDeficiency on Facebook: bit.ly/KnowPKD and Instagram shorturl.at/gmFT4.

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TRANSPARENCY STATEMENT 

Just Listen: Voices of PK Deficiency and KnowPKDeficiency.com are made possible by Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc. Visit Agios.com to learn more. The following Agios-supported programs are intended for informational and educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. Please speak with your healthcare professional before making any treatment decisions. Guests Tamara Schryver and Alejandra Watson have been compensated for their time.