Experts

Nijsje Dorman

Dorman is the managing editor of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases, which is associated with the National Kidney Foundation.  The journal contains a plethora of information about various kidney diseases, including PKD.  As the managing editor, Dorman would be an expert in the field of kidney diseases and would be a good person to contact for someone looking for more information about PKD and kidney disease, especially in regards to their connection with the American Journal of Kidney Diseases.

Nijsje Dorman, PhD.  Managing Editor, American Journal of Kidney Diseases.  1-617-636-9864.  ndorman@tuftsmedicalcenter.org.

Dan Larson

As president of the only non-profit organization dedicated solely to PKD, Larson oversees the direction of the PKD Foundation’s efforts to inform people about PKD and the progress being made to find a cure.  He is a good resource to contact for just about anything concerning PKD, especially those things concerning the PKD Foundation and its projects because he is the president of the PKD Foundation.

Dan Larson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Polycistic Kidney Disease Foundation, (816) 268-8455

Stefan Somlo

Somlo is a member of the Interdisciplinary Center for PKD Research (ICPKD), a partnership of scientific investigators who aim to foster and extend the development of new approaches to PKD.  He is currently working on finding the genetic causes of both autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) and autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD).  In addition to his research, Somlo has contributed to several publications dealing with Polycystic Kidney Disease.  He would be a good source for someone who had specific questions about PKD research or about ICPKD.   

Stefan Somlo, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Genetics, Yale; Interdisciplinary Center for PKD Research – Yale. Stefan.somlo@yale.edu.

Dave Switzer

As the director of marketing and public relations for a national organization on PKD, Switzer is very knowledgeable about the topic.  Switzer works for the PKD Foundation, which works extensively with the disease.  His job title requires him to know the basic information about PKD and the latest developments, research and the foundation’s efforts to connect people who have PKD.  He is very personable and a good resource for someone wanting a person to contact for general information and help understanding PKD because he deals with the public relations of the foundation.

Dave Switzer, National Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation, (816) 268-8463, DaveS@pkdcure.org

Joseph Vassalotti

Dr. Vassalotti is the National Kidney Foundation’s Chief Medical Officer.  He serves on the clinical faculty of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City and also oversees the NKF’s Early Evaluation Program, which aims to identify chronic kidney disease early.  His experience in these positions makes him a very credible and reliable source for information on PKD or kidney disease in general.  He would be a useful source for those looking at the studies of the National Kidney Foundation and their involvement with PKD. 

Joseph A. Vassalotti, MD.  Chief Medical Officer, National Kidney Foundation.  1 Gustave L Levy Place, New York, NY 10029.