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March 7, 2017 News by Janet Stewart, MSc

Alport Advocates Join Others at Kidney Patient Summit to Voice Needs to DC Lawmakers

Alport syndrome patients are joining nearly 150 advocates, representing from six patient organizations, on Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers during the 4th Annual Kidney Patient Summit. The two-day event, organized by the National Kidney Foundation and concluding today, has as its slogan “My Kidneys, My Life” to emphasize how vital are these…

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