INBRX-101 Shows Favorable Safety Profile in Patients with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
“The update shared this week by Inhibrx on their Recombinant Alpha-1-antitrypsin (INBRX-101) is exciting news for the Alpha-1 Community. The […]
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CSL Behring announcement on their product Zemaira
Today, the Alpha-1 Foundation received the following communication from CSL Behring, regarding Zemaira®, their prescription drug for augmentation therapy for […]
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The Alpha-1 Foundation selects new President and Chief Executive Officer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Alpha-1 Foundation announces the selection of Mr. Scott Santarella as the new President and Chief Executive […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Celebrating 25 Years of Riding for Team Alpha-1: “Then and Now”
Through the eyes of Joe Reidy, Alpha and Participant for 25 years: First Autumn Escape to the Cape Bike Trek […]
FDA Authorizes Booster Dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Certain Populations
September 22, 2021- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 […]
FDA Approves First COVID-19 Vaccine: Approval Signifies Key Achievement for Public Health
“We are pleased to hear that the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine has received full FDA approval. We strongly recommend that everyone receive […]
COPD Foundation Condemns Big Tobacco Acquisition of Pharmaceutical Company
A company that profits from the sale of tobacco products that cause COPD should not profit from the sale of […]
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Additional Vaccine Dose for Certain Immunocompromised Individuals
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorizations (EUAs) for both the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine and […]
HealthCare.gov Special Enrollment Period Enrollment Ends August 15!
The HealthCare.gov Special Enrollment Period is coming to an end on August 15, 2021. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) […]
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Obituary for Glen Arlan Perkins
Glen A. Perkins, 80, of Wildwood, FL passed away peacefully on July 24 at home. Glen will be remembered fondly […]
Alpha-1 Foundation Signs on to APLUS Plasma Collection Concerns Letter
June 30, 2021 The Honorable Alejandro Mayorkas Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security RE: Concerns regarding donation of source plasma […]
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Alpha-1 Foundation Awards 2021 Grants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Alpha-1 Foundation has established priorities that are important to its mission of proceeding as rapidly as […]
A 3rd Dose Of COVID Vaccines May Boost Immunity For Transplant Recipients
NPR ARTICLE: June 15, 2021 A small new study offers a glimmer of hope that giving organ transplant recipients a […]
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Alpha-1 Foundation welcomes new Board of Director, Faron Schonfeld
The Alpha-1 Foundation is proud to announce and introduce its newest Board of Director, Faron Schonfeld. Faron spent 18 years […]
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Day 3 Recap: Virtual Alpha-1 National Conference
Thank you for being part of the 2021 Virtual Alpha-1 National Conference! You, the Alphas, are the center of everything […]
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DAY TWO RECAP: 2021 Virtual Alpha-1 National Conference
Thank you for participating in DAY TWO of the 2021 Virtual Alpha-1 National Conference. Today was a great day of interaction, […]
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DAY ONE RECAP: 2021 Virtual Alpha-1 National Conference
Thank you for registering and joining the first day of the 2021 Virtual Alpha-1 National Conference. Today we were joined […]
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Vertex Announces Primary Endpoint Achieved in Phase 2 Study of VX-864 in Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
June 11, 2021 “The Alpha-1 Foundation looks forward to continuing to work with Vertex in their drive to develop primary […]
The Alpha-1 Foundation Launches the 2021 Virtual Alpha-1 National Conference
June 9, 2021- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The 2021 Virtual Alpha-1 National Conference will take place from June 10th– June 12th, […]
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Dr. Jeanine D’Armiento receives distinguished honor at Columbia University
Jeanine D’Armiento, MD, PhD, Chair of the Alpha-1 Foundation Board of Directors, has been nominated and selected by the Columbia […]
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Updated COVID-19 Guidance & Recommendations for Alphas
STATEMENT UPDATED: May 26, 2021 Please note, this statement is specific to the United States. If you are an individual […]
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Alpha-1 Foundation Leadership Transition Announcement
TO: Alpha-1 Community FROM: Alpha-1 Foundation Board of Directors RE: Leadership Transition Announcement DATE: 5/21/2021 We are writing to announce […]
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Announcement: ZEMAIRA Alpha-1 Proteinase Inhibitor (Human) Update
1020 First Avenue • King of Prussia, PA 19406-0901 CSL.com CSLBehring.com May 21, 2021 ANNOUNCEMENT RECEIVED FROM CSL BEHRING CSL […]
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Sally Struthers, Two-Time Emmy Award Winner and Golden Globe Winner, To Be The Guest Speaker At The “All in For Alpha-1 Celebration” Fundraiser
(MIAMI, FL) – The Alpha-1 Foundation is excited to announce our guest speaker, Sally Struthers, for the “All in for […]
