The Man Speaks From Experience
A long-time medical technologist and former faculty member at UCSF, Bill Remak has his fair share of experience with the medical research industry. He has
Advocacy Through Comedy: The Story Behind Hilarity for Charity
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
Get To Know Your Scientific Advisory Board: Dr. Leslie Thompson
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
A Tenacious and Unstoppable Advocate for ALS
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
How the California Stem Cell Program is Fighting Your Incurable Disease!
Without Don Reed, the stem cell voice in California would not be what it is today. Don’s journey in stem cell advocacy began almost twenty
One Mother’s Fight Against Huntington’s Disease
The story of how Frances Saldaña became a fierce advocate for Huntington's Disease (HD) research is not one for the faint of heart. In 1989
A Sunny Approach to Patient Advocacy
Monica Johnson was just a toddler when she was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis. Despite battling the disease for nearly her entire life, Monica’s sunny outlook
Michael J. Fox Foundation: What is Parkinson’s Disease?
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.
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