I was diagnosed with PKU at 9 days old thanks to newborn screening. Newborn screening saved my life, but I […]
About Kevin Alexander
I'm an adult living with PKU. I'm also a filmmaker, and since 2012 I've been traveling the world as a PKU, newborn screening, and rare disease advocate. I'm a volunteer for the National PKU Alliance, an advocate with the Louisiana Metabolic Disorders Coalition, and a member of the International Society of Neonatal Screening.
Learning to accept your rare disease life means honoring your limits, finding strength in community, and living with courage and […]
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Friendship heals broken hearts. And it’s the best part about engaging in PKU or rare disease advocacy. If you open […]
As someone who has battled with a positive sense of self-worth, I share my personal journey in this article. Join […]
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About Me

PKU, Newborn Screening, & Rare Disease Advocate
I’ve been an advocate for PKU, newborn screening, and rare disease awareness since 2012. My first project was a film called “My PKU Life”, and since then I’ve been traveling around the world speaking about life with this rare disease and producing other media projects about PKU.