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November 10, 2022

Announcing Andrew A. Wilson MD as the Alpha-1 Foundation’s new Scientific Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 2022- The Alpha-1 Foundation announces the appointment of Andrew A. Wilson, MD as its new […]

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April 1, 2022

Introduction of H.R. 7346: John W. Walsh Home Infusion Act in the House of Representatives

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –Today, April 1, 2022, H.R. 7346: John W. Walsh Home Infusion Act will be introduced. This legislation, […]

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October 14, 2021

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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October 8, 2021

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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September 30, 2021

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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August 20, 2021

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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June 9, 2021

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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November 10, 2020

AlphaNet Honors Joe Zuraw with Donation to John W. Walsh Translational Research Fund and Annual National Conference Travel Fund for Alphas

“Joe Zuraw has been a friend to the Alpha-1 Community for more than 20 years, he has worked tirelessly on […]

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November 2, 2020

Announcing the Establishment of the Alpha-1 Foundation Therapeutic Development Network (TDN)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 2, 2020- The Alpha-1 Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of the Alpha-1 Foundation Therapeutic […]

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October 30, 2020

Get excited for November Alpha-1 Awareness Month!

Miami, October 30, 2020 – Each year, the Alpha-1 Foundation recognizes November as Alpha-1 Awareness Month in order to raise […]

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August 19, 2020

NIH Awards Multicenter Rare Disease Grant to Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Disease Cohort: Longitudinal Biomarker Study of Disease

August 18, 2020 The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has announced the award […]

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April 1, 2020

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Announcement on Home Infusions During COVID-19

For Immediate Release   April 1, 2020 -Alphas on Medicare have a new Choice! The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid […]

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