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January 7, 2026

December 2025 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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December 19, 2025

Alpha-1 Global Meeting held in Argentina 

The second Latin American Alfa-1 Meeting titled “Consolidando avances, ampliando horizontes”, (“Consolidating Advances, Expanding Horizons”) was held on December 10, 2025, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.  Organized by Alfa1 Argentina and supported by […]

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December 19, 2025

Launch of the A1F Fred C. Walsh Speaker Bureau

Empowering Voices. Inspiring Action. Elevating Patient-Centered Work.  […]

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December 18, 2025

Alpha-1 Foundation: Rationale for EU Strategic Engagement 

A1F’s role as the global leader among the world’s Alpha-1 community was highlighted recently at an Alpha-1 Awareness Month Recognition […]

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December 17, 2025

Kamada Announces Discontinuation of its Phase 3 Inhaled AAT Clinical Trial

“Thank you to the Alpha-1 patients that participated in this important clinical trial, InnovAATe. It is because of the dedication of patients […]

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December 10, 2025

University of Kentucky officially designated as a Clinical Resource Center (CRC) by A1F

Last month, the University of Kentucky was officially designated as a Clinical Resource Center (CRC) by the Alpha-1 Foundation. Alpha-1 […]

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December 3, 2025

Alpha-1 Awareness Month: Week 5 Recap 

The 30-day Alpha-1 Awareness Month campaign has been a tremendous success!  This year celebrated the Alpha-1 Foundation’s (A1F) 30th anniversary, honoring […]

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December 3, 2025

November PubMed Articles

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December 1, 2025

The Alpha-1 community mourns the loss of Gordon E. Cadgwan Jr., PhD 

Gordon Cadwgan, PhD passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 81 years old surrounded by his family. Gordon […]

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November 25, 2025

Alpha-1 Awareness Month: Week 4 Recap  

This week showcased the heart, dedication, and spirit of the Alpha-1 community as everyone raised awareness; teams and supporters walked, […]

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November 25, 2025

Alpha-1 EU Awareness Event 

A1F’s role as the global leader among the world’s Alpha-1 community was highlighted recently at an Alpha-1 Awareness Month Recognition […]

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November 19, 2025

A1F Virtual Walk – Week 3 Recap 

Week 3 brought heartfelt stories, new beginnings, and meaningful moments from teams and walkers across the United States. Each walk and […]

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November 18, 2025

Dr. Virginia Clark findings from comparison of VCTE FibroScan to Liver Biopsy 

Clark reviews findings from a 3-year longitudinal study comparing VCTE to liver biopsy for staging F2/F3 fibrosis in patients with […]

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November 18, 2025

October PubMed Articles

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November 18, 2025

September 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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November 18, 2025

August PubMed Articles

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November 13, 2025

NORD Webinar: Open Enrollment Essentials for Rare Disease Families

Health insurance is changing …are you ready? Join us on Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. ET for a Zoom webinar […]

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November 13, 2025

Fazirsiran and the Future of RNA Therapy in AATD Liver Disease, With Pavel Strnad, MD

Strnad emphasizes the promise offered by RNA therapeutics in liver disease and what potential fazirsiran may hold for AATD liver […]

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November 12, 2025

Alpha-1 Awareness Month: 2025 Week 2 Recap 

November continues to raise awareness and funds for Alpha-1. This week focuses on the theme of INNOVATION. A1F is known […]

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November 12, 2025

A1F raises awareness at AASLD: The Liver Meeting

The annual American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) The Liver Meeting took place from November 7-11, 2025 […]

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November 12, 2025

Important things to know about telehealth as the government shutdown is ending

During COVID-19, Congress temporarily allowed Medicare to pay for telehealth visits much more broadly including visits at home, in cities […]

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November 10, 2025

Important Medicare Update for 2026 – Please Read!

If you or someone you know has Medicare Advantage (MA) coverage, please take a few minutes to check what’s changing for 2026. […]

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November 5, 2025

Alpha-1 Awareness Month: 2025 Week 1 Recap

November 2025 kicked off with incredible energy and creativity from the Alpha-1 community coast to coast! Teams walked, paraded, and […]

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October 31, 2025

November is Alpha-1 Awareness Month 

November is Alpha-1 Awareness Month, a 30-day initiative that encourages the Alpha-1 community to share stories and resources while raising […]

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