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July 10, 2024

Verona Pharmaceuticals announces FDA approval for Ensifentrine (Ohtuvayre), a treatment for COPD

On June 26, 2024, Verona Pharmaceuticals announced that its new medication, Ensifentrine (Ohtuvayre), was approved by the U.S. Food and […]

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July 3, 2024

2024 Bettina B. Irvine Invitational Classic

On Wednesday, May 29th, Ken Irvine, Alpha-1 Foundation Board of Director and his son, Bill Irvine hosted the annual Bettina B. Irvine Invitational Classic […]

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July 3, 2024

Batter Up… It’s time to Strike Out Alpha-1!

Blake Aaronson is a 12-year-old Alpha kid and a baseball star looking to strike out Alpha-1 this summer. Together with […]

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July 2, 2024

Cones for a Cure: Double Scoop of Fun & Fundraising!

The first annual Cones for a Cure Building Friends for a Cure (BFC) was help on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the […]

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July 2, 2024

The Alpha-1 Foundation Welcomes New Board Members

The Alpha-1 Foundation announces the selection of two new members of the board of directors, Erin Carr and Alice Turner, […]

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July 2, 2024

Jon Hagstrom selected for ATS Patient Advisory Roundtable (PAR)

The American Thoracic Society (ATS) Public Advisory Roundtable (PAR) is an essential part of the ATS structure. Comprised of CEOs […]

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June 24, 2024

Alpha-1 Foundation and 130 Organizations Support 2024 Reauthorization of the Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher Program

Dear Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader McConnell, Chairman Sanders, and Ranking Member Cassidy,  On behalf of the […]

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June 18, 2024

Saint Louis University Researchers Identify a Biomarker for Severe Liver Disease in Infants

ST. LOUIS — In a new study, Saint Louis University School of Medicine researchers and colleagues have identified biomarkers in […]

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June 3, 2024

May 2024 PubMed Articles

The Alpha-1 Foundation is proud to provide a monthly list of articles from researchers that have been funded by the […]

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May 30, 2024

Recent Publication on INBRX-101 in Journal of the COPD Foundation

Today, Volume 11, Issue 3 of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of the COPD Foundation (JCOPDF) was published online and included Recombinant Alpha-1 […]

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May 24, 2024

Alpha-1 Foundation recognizes 2024 Grants Award Recipients at ATS Reception

On Monday, May 20th over 160 attendees joined together in San Diego, California during the annual ATS International Conference to […]

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May 20, 2024

Celebrate Clinical Trials Day May 20, 2024

The Alphas in our community are what powers Alpha-1 research! In honor of Clinical Trials Day, help us find a […]

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May 16, 2024

Happy 100th Birthday Dr. Gerard Turino!

The Alpha-1 Foundation honors Dr. Gerard Turino, a pulmonary trailblazer today, May 16th, 2024 on his 100th birthday! Gerard M. Turino, […]

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May 6, 2024

March & April 2024 PubMed Articles

The Alpha-1 Foundation is proud to provide a monthly list of articles from researchers that have been funded by the […]

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April 25, 2024

Raising Awareness on European Alpha-1 Awareness Day, April 25, 2024

April 25, 2024 marks the seventh annual European Alpha-1 Awareness Day, a date in which those afflicted with the genetic […]

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April 25, 2024

Study furthers understanding of lung regeneration

Researchers at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and Boston University (BU) announced findings from a new research study, detailing the development […]

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April 3, 2024

New Caps on Cost of Inhalers

President Biden on Wednesday will tout Democrats’ efforts to lower the cost of inhalers after drugmakers announced plans to cap […]

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March 27, 2024

Building Friends for a Cure Training

The Alpha-1 Foundation was excited to convene a Building Friends for a Cure (BFC (Building Friends for a Cure)) Training […]

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March 26, 2024

26th Gordon L. Snider Critical Issues Workshop

Pragmatic Solutions to Clinical Trial Endpoints for Lung Diseases in AATD, and AAT Variant Nomenclature The Alpha-1 Foundation was excited […]

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March 20, 2024

Alpha-1 Foundation Among 32 Organizations in Response to CMS Draft MP3 Guidance

March 15, 2024 Dr. Meena Seshamani Director, Center for Medicare Deputy Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security […]

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March 17, 2024

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from The Alpha- 1 Foundation

On this St. Patrick’s Day, we are lucky and grateful for the outstanding and unwavering commitment of the Alpha-1 community. […]

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March 6, 2024

Join us in Boston for the 16th Annual Celtic Connection

The 16th Annual Celtic Connection will take place this weekend on Saturday, March 9th in at the Newton Marriott in Boston, […]

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March 6, 2024

February 2024 PubMed Articles

The Alpha-1 Foundation is proud to provide a monthly list of articles from researchers that have been funded by the […]

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February 29, 2024

Cassidy, Warner, Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Create Easier Access to Supplemental Oxygen for Medicare Beneficiaries

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Mark Warner (D-VA), and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced legislation to ease access to supplemental oxygen […]

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