Leading the Fight Against Thalassemia

Leading the Fight Against Thalassemia

Long Island Chapter Lord and Taylor Bash Print E-mail
Written by Craig Butler   
Monday, 22 March 2010 19:59

March 22, 2010 - The Long Island chapter of CAF will be one of several non-profit groups participating in a "Benefit Bash" at Lord & Taylor in Garden City, NY on Tuesday, April 13.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 23 March 2010 13:49 )
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House Passes Health Care Reform Print E-mail
Written by Craig Butler   
Monday, 22 March 2010 15:47

March 21, 2010 -  The House of Representatives has approved the health care reform legislation, passing both the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which was passed by the Senate in December, and the Reconciliation Act of 2010, which includes changes to the Senate-passed bill.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 23 March 2010 14:07 )
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3rd Pan American Thalassemia Conference in May Print E-mail
Written by Craig Butler   
Monday, 22 March 2010 14:24

March 20, 2010 - The 3rd Pan American Thalassemia Conference is scheduled for May 6-7 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Last Updated ( Monday, 22 March 2010 20:36 )
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Company Investigating Thalassemia Gene Therapy Receives $35 Million Funding Print E-mail
Written by Craig Butler   
Monday, 22 March 2010 16:35

March 16, 2010 - Genetix Pharmaceuticals, a gene therapy company developing treatments for severe genetic disorders, announced today that it has completed a $35 million Series B financing with new investors Third Rock Ventures and Genzyme Ventures joining TVM Capital, Forbion and Easton Capital. Proceeds from the financing will be used to advance current clinical programs, strengthen platform capabilities and further expand the team.

Last Updated ( Monday, 22 March 2010 21:01 )
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Pan-European Conference on Hemoglobinopathies is March 13-14 Print E-mail
Written by Craig Butler   
Friday, 05 March 2010 16:18
March 4, 2010 - The 2nd Pan-European Conference on Haemoglobinopathies, organized by the Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF),  will be held March 13-14 in Berlin, Germany.
Last Updated ( Friday, 05 March 2010 20:15 )
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OSIA Dine Around Set for April 6 Print E-mail
Written by Craig Butler   
Wednesday, 03 March 2010 21:20

March 3, 2010 - Get your tastebuds ready: The 12th Annual Culinary Classico "Year 2010 Dine Around" is coming on April 6, courtesy of the New York State Grand Lodge of OSIA (Order Sons of Italy in America).

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 03 March 2010 21:47 )
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Study Looks at Incentives for Blood Donations Print E-mail
Written by Administrator   
Wednesday, 03 March 2010 20:53

March 2, 2010 – There is typically a shortage of donated blood in the United States, and researchers at Case Western Reserve University are looking for ways of improving the life-saving supply.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 03 March 2010 21:43 )
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E-Briefing of 9th Cooley's Anemia Symposium Available Print E-mail
Written by Craig Butler   
Wednesday, 03 March 2010 20:26

February 28, 2010 - In October, 2009, more than 300 doctors, scientists, health care providers and members of the thalassemia community attended the 9th Cooley's Anemia Symposium, a joint venture between CAF and the New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS).

Last Updated ( Friday, 05 March 2010 20:22 )
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Port Washington OSIA Lodge Schedules Opera Program and Art Sale for CAF Print E-mail
Written by Craig Butler   
Monday, 01 March 2010 18:19

March 1, 2010 - Beautiful voices and beautiful art come together to help those with thalassemia, thanks to our friends at the John Michael Marino Lodge #1389 of OSIA (Order Sons of Italy in America). 

Last Updated ( Monday, 01 March 2010 18:48 )
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Label Change for Exjade Print E-mail
Written by Craig Butler   
Friday, 26 February 2010 16:20

February 25, 2010 - The FDA and Novartis Oncology have announced new prescribing information for deferasirox (Exjade) because of recent findings that the drug may cause renal, hepatic and gastrointestinal damage.

Last Updated ( Friday, 26 February 2010 16:37 )
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Beef and Beer Benefit for Thalassemia on April 24 Print E-mail
Written by Craig Butler   
Thursday, 25 February 2010 15:02

February 25, 2010 - A "Beef & Beer" benefit will be held Saturday, April 24, from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm at the L.R.B. Sons of Italy in Ambler, PA.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 02 March 2010 16:36 )
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