Amyloidosis Center

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Unique in its approach, the Amyloidosis Center provides exceptional care for patients with all forms of systemic and localized amyloidosis through the support of laboratory and clinical research

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Our laboratory and clinical research is supported by grants from the government and from foundations, and by individual donations. These are vital for support of our mission to help us in our quest for a cure for amyloidosis.

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Amyloidosis News

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Dr. Frederick Ruberg Promoted to Professor of Medicine at Boston University

September 21st, 2023

Frederick Ruberg, MD, Medicine/Cardiovascular Medicine and Radiology, is associate chief for cardiovascular medicine at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and a clinical scientist with expertise in cardiac amyloidosis with continuous funding since 2005. He senior authored a number of important consensus guidelines statements relative to cardiac imaging, cardiac amyloidosis management and cardiac amyloidosis imaging/diagnosis. He currently […]

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Lisa Mendelson, ANP Selected for BMC Medical-Dental Staff Clinician Council

June 6th, 2023

Lisa Mendelson, ANP has been selected for the BMC Medical-Dental Staff Clinician Council for the period of 2023-2025. This is a richly deserved position for Lisa and we are so grateful for everything she does for the Amyloidosis Center and BMC as a whole. Way to go Lisa!

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Amyloidosis: Beyond Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

April 11th, 2023

Click Here for Article: https://knowablemagazine.org/article/health-disease/2023/seeking-treatments-for-amyloidosis

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Boston Medical Center on Instagram: “Charlie Grimes comes from a family with a history of severe heart disease. “My father & two older brothers all succumbed to heart…”

April 3rd, 2023

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Happy National Doctor’s Day!

March 30th, 2023

Every day, you demonstrate what makes Amyloidosis Center so special — whether it is your extraordinary skill, dedication to research and innovation, education of others, or empathy for our patients and their families. Thank you for all that you do as physicians and advocates throughout the year.

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Statement on Amyloidosis By Ann D. Peel

March 29th, 2023

STATEMENT ON AMYLOIDOSIS BY ANN D. PEEL PRIVATE CITIZEN, BETHESDA, MARYLAND SUBCOMMITTEE ON LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION AND RELATED AGENCIES COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 23, 2023 Mr. Chairman, Amyloidosis is a rare and usually fatal disease. There is no known cure for amyloidosis, an abnormal folding protein disease that […]

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Congratulations to Tracy Joshi, DNP

February 28th, 2023

Congratulations to our Advanced Practice Provider Tracy Joshi, DNP for the promotion to assistant professor of medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine.

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16th Annual Bill’s Race to Beat Amyloid at Cannon

February 28th, 2023

Our anonymous $5000 matching grant donor is again challenging you! Race & Silent Auction - Saturday, March 11th at 11 a.m. 16th Annual Bill’s Race to Beat Amyloid at Cannon March 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023 A different type of race. Our race and silent auction to fund the Amyloidosis Center will be […]

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