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VF Funds $160,000 in New Research
The VF Board of Directors is pleased to announce it has selected three new research studies for funding in 2018. The studies were chosen from a selection of 20 applications more »
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Nucala Approved for EGPA/CSS Treatment
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) achieves approval for Nucala (mepolizumab) for the treatment of eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) for adults in the US December 13, 2017: GSK announced that the US Food and more »
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#GivingTuesday Matching Gift Challenge
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. This year your donation can go even further with our generous matching gift challenge! more »
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Introducing our 2017-2018 VCRC-VF Fellow
Kaitlin Quinn, MD, is the recipient of the 2017 VCRC-VF Fellowship. She received her medical degree from New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York. She completed her Internal Medicine more »
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Brandon’s Book Released – Going the Distance
Brandon Hudgins, professional long-distance runner, GPA/Wegener’s patient and leader of VF Team Brandon, has shared his story in his recently released book, “Going the Distance: The Journey of a Vasculitis more »
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FDA Approves Genentech’s Actemra® for Giant Cell Arteritis
Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, announced today (May 22, 2017) that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Actemra® (tocilizumab) subcutaneous injection for the treatment of more »
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Brandon Hudgins to Receive NORD Rare Impact Award at May 18th Ceremony
On Thursday, May 18, Brandon Hudgins will be accepting the NORD 2017 Rare Impact Award. The VF nominated Brandon, a record-breaking, elite runner, for his work raising awareness about more »
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Vasculitis Update 2017 CME Course: Chicago, June 24
The Vasculitis Foundation is pleased to present the 2017 Vasculitis Update CME Course for health care professionals in partnership with Northwestern Division of Rheumatology on Saturday, June 24, 2017 from 7:45 more »
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Main Line Health Medical Professional Wins National Award for Early Diagnosis of Rare Disease
The Vasculitis Foundation (VF) announces the winner of its 2017 Recognizing Excellence in Diagnostics (RED) Award. The V-RED Award is presented annually to a medical professional who made a quick diagnosis of more »
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Wisdom of a Ferocious Patient Advocate
Celeste Lee, cherished wife, sister, daughter, mother, faithful friend, and passionate patient advocate, died at age 51 from the autoimmune disease vasculitis, surrounded by family and friends, both near and more »
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