May 11, 2019:From Neuropathy to Cardiomyopathy: How to Never Miss Amyloidosis.
If you have not heard already, on May 11, 2019, BU Amyloidosis Center physicians will be presenting at Emory University School of Medicine symposium, From Neuropathy to Cardiomyopathy: How to Never Miss Amyloidosis. Target Audience: This symposium is appropriate for primary care providers, neurologists, cardiologists and hematology/oncology. BU Amyloidosis Center
Dr Sanchorawala and Elizabeth Pelletier went live on Facebook on Feb 5, 2019 to increase awareness of amyloidosis
The Wildflower Foundation Challenge-Increase the Impact of your Donation
Dear Supporters and Future Supporters, I know many of your presently support the fight against this terrible disease amyloidosis, and I hope other will become new supporters. Like me, you know the impact amyloidosis can have whether you are a patient or a caregiver. My husband, Bob, was diagnosed with kidney disease. He fought for […]
Successful fundraiser for the Amyloidosis Center – 1st Annual MJL Turkey Bowl
We would to like to recognize a gracious donation made by the first MJL Turkey Bowl Tournament in White Plains, New York. Luke Wooters and Stephen Schiavone from White Plains, New York came up with the idea of hosting a seven on seven co-ed flag football tournament, which was held in honor of Mike John Leone who passed away […]
Lawreen Connors, Ph.D., has been promoted to Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is very pleased to announce that Lawreen Connors, Ph.D., has been promoted to Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Dr. Connors obtained her Ph.D. in biochemistry from Boston University and has risen through the academic ranks through her appointments in Biochemistry and Pathology. She publishes extensively in the […]
Well-received oral presentation of Dr. Avital Angel-Korman and her mentor Dr. Andrea Havasi at American Society of Nephrology in San Diego
We are pleased and proud to announce a well-received oral presentation of Dr. Avital Angel-Korman and her mentor Dr. Andrea Havasi at American Society of Nephrology in San Diego on October 26, 2018 on “Long term outcomes of renal transplantation in AL amyloidosis”. Congratulations to Dr. Angel-Korman and Dr. Havasi.
Dr. Gareth Morgan joins our dynamic team of researchers as a Research Assistant Professor
We are ecstatic to introduce Dr. Gareth Morgan as he becomes a member of the BU Amyloidosis Center. Dr. Morgan joins our dynamic team of researchers as a Research Assistant Professor from today. We extend our warm welcome to Dr. Morgan and wish him the best in continuing basic and translational research in AL amyloidosis. […]
Hematologist on our multidisciplinary clinical team, Dr. Mark Sloan, @jmarksloan, was named as an Evans Outstanding Clinician
We are proud to announce that the hematologist on our multidisciplinary clinical team, Dr. Mark Sloan, @jmarksloan, was named as an Evans Outstanding Clinician. He is being recognized as for clinical skills, attributes and professionalism that define excellence. This award is intended to acknowledge the value of clinical medicine and honor clinical role models among the […]
2019 House and Senate language on Amyloidosis
August 24, 2018 Last night the Senate passed the fiscal year 2019 Labor HHS bill. This is the first time the bill has passed the Senate floor in a decade. This gives more emphasis to language included in the Senate and House reports on Amyloidosis and the hope for completing a House Senate conference and […]
FDA COULD MAKE A HISTORIC DECISION FOR AMYLOIDOSIS PATIENTS
Patients Have “Fingers Crossed” As Alnylam Awaits Historic FDA Decision