Amyloidosis Center News
Dr. Shabatun Islam awarded a Junior Research Grant from the Amyloidosis Foundation
We are proud to share that Dr. Shabatun Islam from the Amyloidosis Center has been awarded a Junior Research Grant from the Amyloidosis Foundation to study Muscle Mass, Frailty, and Self-Reported Physical Activity Behaviors in Older Patients with Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloidosis. This award recognizes Dr. Islam’s dedication to advancing amyloidosis... More
From Awareness to Action: Early Diagnosis and Treatment of ATTR (Transthyretin) Amyloidosis: A CME Online Acivity
This one-hour on-demand video learning module features a panel of expert multidisciplinary providers who specialize in the treatment of ATTR (Transthyretin) Amyloidosis. Their discussion includes a didactic presentation supplemented by patient-case reviews and video vignette interviews of an actual patient living with amyloidosis. ATTR Activity Link
BU Amyloidosis Center Celebrates Dr. Omar Siddiqi’s Promotion
Clinical Associate Professor Omar Siddiqi, MD, Medicine/Cardiovascular Medicine, is a clinician-educator who is the program director of the Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship and co-director of the cardiovascular module for PISCEs. Dr. Siddiqi also is faculty mentor of the Fellows in Training (FIT) Council of the Massachusetts chapter of the American College of Cardiology... More
New Advances in ATTRv-CM and ATTRv-PN: A CME Podcast for Clinicians
A New Chapter in the ATTR Story: From Nihilism to Optimism is a thought-provoking, on‑demand CME activity released on June 30, 2025, with the podcast launched on July 8, 2025. Ideal for clinicians in cardiology, neurology and multidisciplinary teams, the program delves into early diagnosis, therapeutic strategies, and best practices for managing ATTRv-CM and ATTRv-PN... More
A Clinician’s Call to Greater ATTR-CM Awareness & Early Diagnosis: A Talk with Tracy Joshi, DNP
ATTR-CM Awareness & Early Diagnosis
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 UNITED STATES SENATE JUNE 4, 2025 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH. Madam Chairwoman. Amyloidosis is a rare and usually fatal disease. There is no known cure for amyloidosis, an abnormal folding... More
Amyloidosis Genetic Counseling: A Talk with Lucas Pereira
Amyloidosis Genetic Counseling - What You Need to Know
FarmFest 2025
Join us for the 4th annual FarmFest on Saturday, August 9th at Highland Homestead in Pawcatuck, CT! FarmFest 2025 is dedicating proceeds from this year’s music festival to the BU Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Amyloidosis Center. Enjoy a day of community on the farm with all-day local music... More
Vaishali Sanchorawala, MD reviews the clinical challenges and intricacies of care associated with the management of light chain amyloidosis at ASH24.
https://medicaldigest.org/scientific-contents/interview:unraveling-data-and-care-strategies-al-amyloidosis
66th Annual Meeting of American Society of Hematology
Dr Sanchorawala discusses new research presented at the 66th Annual Meeting of American Society of Hematology in San Diego, CA in December 2024. https://www.vjhemonc.com/event/amyloidosis-sessions-highlights-from-ash-2024/