Articles tagged with: Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
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Boston Marathon — Registration for the 2009 Boston Marathon on April 20 has already closed, but those who are interested in racing or sponsoring entries for multiple myeloma research may attain a charity entry through the MMRF or the IMF. The MMRF requires an online application and a fundraising minimum of $5000. The IMF is sponsoring the Marathon for Mom, which is asking for donations in honor of Gail Pollard, a patient who was recently diagnosed with multiple myeloma. For more information about the Boston Marathon, please visit the Boston Marathon Web site.
The Road To Discovery: Emerging Therapies In Blood Cancers — The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will host a free patient education program on April 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. The program will discuss how new drugs are discovered, researched, and approved for treatment; recent and ongoing advances in the treatment of blood cancers; and participation in clinical trials as a possible treatment option. Pre-registration for this event is required. A complimentary dinner will be provided. For more information, visit the LLS Web site.
For a more detailed listing of myeloma-related events, please check the Myeloma Beacon Events Calendar.
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The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation’s (MMRF) Marathon and Half Marathon Program has just announced a charity partnership with the New York Road Runners that will provide the MMRF with 100 guaranteed entries for the 2009 ING New York City Marathon on November 1 and 100 entries for the NYC Half Marathon on August 30.
Runners interested in participating in either of these popular NYC events as charity runners will have an opportunity to secure their entry now, and bypass the ‘lottery’ process that takes place in June, when more than 100,000 hopeful …
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Meet The Experts - On April 4, Dr. Guido Triocot and Dr. Maurizio Zangari from the University of Utah School of Medicine will join Dr. Choon-Kee Lee from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center to present a seminar on advancements in treating multiple myeloma and amyloidosis. The event begins at 9 a.m. at the Huntsman Cancer Institute Auditorium in Salt Lake City. For more information, visit the LLS Web site.
MMRF Race For Research - The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) is hosting a number of races throughout the U.S. to raise funds for myeloma research in the hopes of finding new treatments. The next race is in San Francisco on April 5, followed by another in New Canaan, CT, on June 7. Ann Curry and Bob Costas are chairmen of this effort. To learn more information or to register, visit the MMRF Web site.
Getting The Best Cancer Care At Age 55 And Older - Join Linda Cannon, RN, MN, OCN, on April 6 for a lecture addressing cancer care. Topics including treatment decisions and communicating with your health care team will be discussed. A complimentary dinner will be served. This event will take place in San Luis Obispo, CA, at 6 p.m. For more information or to register, visit the LLS Web site.
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On March 2, the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) announced that it has awarded its 2008 MMRF Biotech Investment Awards, each worth $500,000 in grant funding, to Aileron Therapeutics and Astex Therapeutics. If within the next year the companies reach clearly defined milestones in their research, the MMRF will award each company an additional $500,000 in 2010.
The MMRF Biotech Investment Awards offer research grants to fund early-stage drug-development of new compounds or approaches that show potential in multiple myeloma treatment. Because funding for early-stage drug development for rare diseases like multiple …
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The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) have paired up to fund a research initiative focusing on multiple myeloma cancer stem cells. Dr. William Matsui of Johns Hopkins University and Dr. Irving Weissman of Stanford University each received research grants worth $250,000.
After prominent cancer stem cell experts met at the 2008 MMRF Myeloma Cancer Stem Cell Research Roundtable, it was decided that myeloma cancer stem cells studies should be funded.
Some scientists believe that cancer stem cells, which are immature cancer cells, are responsible for …
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The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) has been chosen as the official charity of the first Rite Aid Cleveland 5K. The race will take place on May 16 and will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Cleveland Convention Center.
The Rite Aid Cleveland 5K is an addition to the Cleveland Marathon weekend of events. The Cleveland Marathon and Half Marathon will be held on the following day, May 17.
The MMRF has also been chosen as a charity partner for the marathon and half marathon. In addition, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s …
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Last week, the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) held a workshop in Chicago titled “Racial Disparities in Multiple Myeloma: Its Effect on the African American Community.” While a previous Beacon article describes the issue of racial disparities, several other topics were also discussed.
Chromosomal Abnormalities – Nearly all patients with multiple myeloma demonstrate an abnormal number of chromosomes. A karyotype, which is a technique that analyzes chromosomes, can signify either good or poor prognosis. For example, having less than the normal 46 chromosomes is an indicator of poor prognosis. …
