Congratulations to Lisa Mendelson, NP
Lisa Mendelson, NP in the Amyloidosis Center was selected as a recipient for the 2019 Boston University Medical Group (BUMG) Award. She will be inducted into the BUMG Clinical Excellence Society. We are so proud of Lisa!
Congratulations to Dr. Sarosiek
Shayna Sarosiek, MD to receive Junior Faculty Mentoring Award of the Department of Medicine. This award recognizes Excellence in Mentoring of Peers and Trainees by a Junior faculty member in the Department.
Congratulations to Dr. Havasi
Dr. Andrea Havasi, nephrologist in the Amyloidosis Center, has been awarded Evans Clinician award of the Department of Medicine. Congratulations to Dr. Havasi
Amyloidosis Support Group Meeting
Amyloidosis Support Group Meeting
2020 Amyloidosis House LHHS Report
There was a recent large increase of funding for NIH, The House Appropriations Committee has also reported on a bill that contains very positive language on Amyloidosis. 2020 Amyloidosis House LHHS Report Language HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE FISCAL YEAR 2020 LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION H.R. 2740, H Report 116-62 May 15, 2019 REPORT […]
FDA Approves New Treatments
https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-new-treatments-heart-disease-caused-serious-rare-disease-transthyretin-mediated “This is an epic moment for the treatment of ATTR amyloidosis. We are very excited and hopeful for the expanding landscape of ATTR amyloidosis by the approval of tafamidis, the first drug approved for ATTR cardiomyopathy. Tafamidis will have a tremendous impact on patients with both hereditary and wildtype ATTR amyloidosis. Given the complexities […]
Amyloidosis Center Research
Amyloidosis research
Community gathers to support Springfield Police lieutenant battling rare disorder
https://www.westernmassnews.com/news/community-gathers-to-support-springfield-police-lieutenant-battling-rare-disorder/article_2f05e8a0-58d1-11e9-b180-f751fa2ba11b.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share
“Fit To Be Tied” a Palmer Family Fundraiser to support AL Amyloidosis research for this insidious disease
May 17, 2019: 2nd Utah Amyloidosis Symposium
Save the date for May 17, 2019 at 8:00am – 4:00pm, Spencer F. & Cleone P. Eccles Health Sciences Education Building University of Utah, Salt Lake City. Dr. Vaishali Sanchorawala is one of the presenters. https://medicine.utah.edu/amyloidosis-symposium/v … #amyloidosis BU Amyloidosis Center