The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) introduces people with multiple myeloma to the answers they seek. The organization collects, interprets and activates the largest collection of quality information and put it to work for every person with multiple myeloma. The mission of the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) is to find a cure for multiple …
Why Mackenzie’s Mission As a result of her experience and the desire to give back, Mackenzie’s Mission was created as a registered 501(c)(3) public charity to make a difference in the fight against Amyloidosis. We Focus Our Fight In Two Ways • Raise awareness about Amyloidosis and the importance of early detection, which often leads …
The Joanne Wood Scholarship Fund is a charity organization that was created in 2012 to honor the life of Joanne Wood and help with something she believed in strongly, education. The Joanne Wood Scholarship is awarded to exceptional students who are pursuing a graduate degree in math, science or business. The Joanne Wood Scholarship Fund …
International Society of Amyloidosis (ISA) is non-profit organization of scientists and physicians engaged in research, teaching, or practice in connection with amyloid and amyloidosis. The aims of our Society are to promote research, education, clinical studies (including diagnosis and treatment), conferences and symposia on all aspects of amyloidosis worldwide. After an informal history beginning in …
The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is the first and largest organization focusing specifically on multiple myeloma. The IMF’s reach extends to more than 525,000 members in 140 countries worldwide. The IMF is dedicated to improving the quality of life of myeloma patients while working toward prevention and a cure through their four founding principles: Research, …
The Hereditary Amyloidosis Canada (HAC) website is owned by Anne Marie Carr, an hATTR amyloidosis patient. She was diagnosed with hATTR amyloidosis in September 2015 at the age of 57. The inspiration for this website was borne out of her own journey of living with hATTR amyloidosis and the lack of community, support groups and information …
Global Genes is a non-profit whose mission is to connect, empower and inspire the rare disease community. We are a team of dedicated advocates who work to build awareness, educate the global community, and provide critical connections and resources that equip advocates to become activists for their disease. The group’s mission is to eliminate the …
Die Gesellschaft wurde 1993 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen von Ärzten* und Wissenschaftlern gegründet und ist seit vielen Jahren mit der Internationalen Amyloidose-Gesellschaft in Boston, USA, assoziiert. Sie unterstützt Ärzte und Wissenschaftler, die Ursachen und Folgen der Amyloidosen erforschen, und fördert Bemühungen, die einer Verbesserung des Verständnisses und der Behandlung von Amyloidosen dienen. Die Gesellschaft möchte darüber hinaus …
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David Eisenberg and his research group focus on protein interactions. In their experiments they study the structural basis for conversion of normal proteins to the amyloid state and conversion of prions to the infectious state. In computational work, they derive information on protein interactions from genomic and proteomic data, and design inhibitors of amyloid toxicity. …
The mission of Cure Multiple Myeloma Corporation (CMMC) is to help build a Metro Detroit myeloma community, which can support patients and caregivers and to help fund next generation multiple myeloma treatments to extend patients’ lives in pursuit of a cure. CMMC is the number one private funder of multiple myeloma research in the Detroit …