Category: News

“The Alpha-1 Foundation is pleased with the FDA’s indication of a potential for accelerated approval of INHBRX -101. A1F values […]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE In honor of their father’s 80th birthday, Donald Helms Jr. and Donna Flowers are determined to spread […]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2022- Paul Kosak will be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro an epic adventure starting October 15th with […]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 23, 2002- The Alphas are headed to the Cape Cod, Massachusetts this weekend for the annual […]

Read More… from 2022 Escape to the Cape is here!

Alpha-1 patient advocates, Foundation staff, and industry representatives ascended to Capitol Hill to partake in the 2022 Alpha-1 Advocacy Workshop […]

Read More… from Alphas Taking Action in Washington D.C.

The Alpha-1 Foundation is sad to announce that Laura Pearson passed away on September 11, 2022. Laura was a part […]

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September 19, 2022 The Hon. Patrick Leahy The Hon. Richard Shelby Chairman Vice Chairman Senate Committee on Appropriations Senate Committee […]

Read More… from FY23 Appropriations Letter Sign-On

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration authorized the first redesign of coronavirus vaccines since they were rolled out in late […]

Read More… from F.D.A. Authorizes Updated Covid Booster Shots Targeting Omicron Subvariants

The Alpha-1 Foundation and undersigned pulmonary organizations and patient advocacy groups have provided comments on the CY 2023 update to […]

Read More… from Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2023 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment Policies

Deb Labud of Gainesville, Florida looks forward to attending the bi-yearly transplant games and was excited to get back in […]

Read More… from Two-Time Lung Transplant Recipient Deb Labud Wins Two Gold Medals at the 2022 Transplant Games

August 11, 2022 –– Today, CDC is streamlining its COVID-19 guidance to help people better understand their risk, how to […]

Read More… from CDC streamlines COVID-19 guidance to help the public better protect themselves and understand their risk

Alpha-1 and other plasma consumers worked with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the plasma industry over […]

Read More… from HHS Announces New Campaign to Increase U.S. Blood and Plasma Donations

HR 5376: THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT On Friday, August 12th, the House of Representatives passed the Inflation Reduction Act. The […]

Read More… from HR 5376: The Inflation Reduction Act is Signed Into Law

The following is an article originally published by Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News In a major new development in the […]

Read More… from How to Boost Muscle Cell Production of Gene Therapy Proteins

Some reinfection questions, answered. By Knvul Sheikh JUNE 11, 2022, NEW YORK TIMES – If you’re one of the millions of […]

Read More… from How Long Does Covid Immunity Last? Will a Second Illness Be Worse? How Can I Prepare?

Longtime Henrico Delegate to the Virginia General Assembly John S. “Jack” Reid passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 17th, 2022, […]

Read More… from Former Delegate Jack Reid passes away at 79, remembered as stalwart Henrico Republican & Alpha-1 Foundation Past Board Member and Advocate

“Curts was an active member of the Alpha-1 Foundation’s development committee for nearly 10 years. His diagnosis with Alpha-1 empowered […]

Read More… from Alpha-1 Foundation remembers Alpha A. Curts Cooke

The Alpha-1 Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Catherine Vernon to the Alpha-1 Foundation Board of Directors. Catherine […]

Read More… from Catherine Vernon Appointed to Alpha-1 Foundation Board of Directors

The US government will once again extend the Covid-19 public health emergency, continuing measures that have given millions of Americans […]

Read More… from Biden Administration to Again Extend the Covid Public-Health Emergency

“We are proud of the investment Alpha-1 Foundation has made over the years of the work being done by Dr. […]

Read More… from Saint Louis University and Industry Partners Discover Treatment for Rare, Genetic Liver Disease

The Alpha-1 Foundation is proud to share this inspiring story and great accomplishment, submitted by Andrew Irvine, a fellow Alpha […]

Read More… from No Horses Needed; An Alpha on the US Men’s Kayak Polo Team!

In honor of the late Ab Rees’ extraordinary contributions to the Alpha-1 community, AlphaNet is proud to donate $200,000 to […]

Read More… from AlphaNet Honors Ab Rees’ Legacy with $200,000 Donation to Alpha-1 Foundation for ‘Ab Rees Fast Track Awards’

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Alpha-1 Foundation announces the selection of Mr. Jon Hagstrom as the new Chair of the Alpha-1 […]

Read More… from Announcing the New Chair of the Alpha-1 Foundation Board of Directors