Worldwide Coverage Promotes Public Awareness Education Outreach
Promotes Scientific Progress
Since the 2003 gene discovery, PRF’s story has appeared on CNN, Primetime Live, The Today Show, in Time Magazine, People magazine, The New York Times, and dozens of other media outlets that have a keen interest in Progeria and PRF’s work. This has led to more children being diagnosed earlier, so they get proper medical care and enter our programs, and more scientists becoming involved. This is how the research field of Progeria mushrooms, as we see more children identified and more high-level scientists producing data that will help to better understand Progeria and develop treatments in the future. Read below for excerpts from these major media stories, and about the latest scientific breakthroughs.
What's New
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December, 2008 The Latest and Greatest from the PRF Presses! Our end of year newsletter is here, packed with all the amazing progress made in 2008 toward treatments and a cure for children with Progeria. |
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October, 2008 New! Visit our “What’s News in Progeria Research” section to read about the latest scientific publications on Progeria research. Today’s news: an exciting study shows FTIs prevented and even reversed the heart disease in Progeria mouse models. |
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October, 2008 First-Ever Progeria Clinical Drug Trial Surpasses Half-Way Mark! PRF continues to make history, as nearly all the children enrolled in the trial have come to Children’s Hospital Boston for their 1-year visit, marking their half-way point to completion. Click here for details on how you can help. |
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September, 2008 2007 International Progeria Workshop Featured in Journal of Gerontology Detailing presentations at the most recent scientific conference, this article shows how quickly the field of Progeria has advanced toward treatments and cure. |
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December, 2007 View our special 2007 holiday card – Happy Holidays! |
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August, 2008 PRF’s 7th Chapter Opens in Kentucky Our chapters continue to grow in number and size, and all are busy raising funds and awareness in their communities. Check out our new chapter section to learn all about their wonderful work – and join in if you can! |
Fundraising Events
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Dec. 15, 2008: PowerBlockTV auctions 7 project vehicles, with a portion of proceeds to PRF! |