Diseases and Conditions

Lauren Miller Rogen may be best known for her work as a writer and an actor, but she is also a powerhouse advocate, founding the organization Hilarity for Charity.

Meet one of your Americans for Cures’ Scientific Advisory Board members and UC Irvine neurobiologist, Dr. Leslie Thompson. Leslie’s lab investigates the potential of stem cells to study and treat

Diane Winokur is a true champion. Even in her mid-80’s, she not only speaks with confidence about her hope for the future of ALS, but she is continuing her advocacy

Dr. Rachel Dolhun, movement disorder specialist and vice president of medical communications for the Michael J. Fox Foundation, breaks down the basics of Parkinson’s disease. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRLB7WqX0fU&feature=youtu.be

Meet April’s co-Champions Award recipient, Bart Narter. Bart was an avid cyclist for decades before he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. We spoke to Bart to learn more about

As the fourth generation of mothers to have children born with sickle cell disease, Adrienne is a tireless advocate for stem cell research. Watch her accept speech the 2018 World Stem Cell Summit in Miami, Florida.

Meet one of our Champions Award recipients for the month of April, Jenifer Raub. Jenifer is President of the Board for Summit for Stem Cell, Patient Advocate for Parkinson’s disease

Meet March's Champions Award recipient, James Stewart. James had a successful career in the aircraft and high tech industry,  but it was interrupted after he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis

When Dianne Keaton took her blouse off in the movie THE FAMILY STONE, I was quite happy for a second — a major movie star undressing? And then, in an instant, the