Amyloidosis Center News
AL amyloidosis special session highlights: therapeutic advances and ongoing trials in the field
https://www.vjhemonc.com/video/l5dytu_15hs-al-amyloidosis-special-session-highlights-therapeutic-advances-and-ongoing-trials-in-the-field/ Dr Sanchorawala discussing highlights in therapeutic advances in AL amyloidosis at the International Myeloma society meeting in Athens, Greece in September 2023
Alexis Doria Receives Department of Medicine STAR Employee Recognition Award!
Congratulations to Alexis Doria, administrative manager of the Amyloidosis Center for receiving a Department of Medicine STAR Employee Recognition Award! The “STARDoM” program, sponsored by the Boston University Department of Medicine, seeks to recognize outstanding non-physician employees who work in all areas, including administration, clinical care and research.
Dr. Frederick Ruberg Promoted to Professor of Medicine at Boston University
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... More
First-of-its-Kind Study Reveals Predictive Factors for Outcomes of Advanced Stage AL Amyloidosis
https://www.hematology.org/newsroom/press-releases/2023/first-of-its-kind-study-reveals-predictive-factors-for-outcomes-of-advanced-stage-al-amyloidosis
Lisa Mendelson, ANP Selected for BMC Medical-Dental Staff Clinician Council
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!
Amyloidosis: Beyond Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Click Here for Article: https://knowablemagazine.org/article/health-disease/2023/seeking-treatments-for-amyloidosis
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…”
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Happy National Doctor’s Day!
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.
Statement on Amyloidosis By Ann D. Peel
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 can destroy various major... More
Congratulations to Tracy Joshi, DNP
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.