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Mackenzie’s Mission at the Bradley Z Naifeh Amyloidosis Conference 2024!

We were proud to be part of the 2nd annual Bradley Z. Naifeh Amyloidosis Conference 2024 at Houston Methodist! On day 1 the auditorium was filled with healthcare professionals who learned about the many facets of the clinical side of amyloidosis from experts such as Dr. Ron Witteles of Stanford and Dr. Angela Dispenzieri of Mayo Clinic.

On day 2 the auditorium was packed with patients and caregivers of all types of amyloidosis, offering a wonderful opportunity to learn about the disease, resources available, and network with other patients and caregivers.

Mackenzie and Deb had the chance for a photo op with Megan Fleischfresser Naifeh (daughter of Bradley Z. Naifeh who lost his battle with AL Amyloidosis) and Dr. Arvind Bhimaraj (co-host of the conference).

We thank the Naifeh family for their support of this valuable annual conference.

Breaking News – FDA approves WAINUA for ATTRv-PN

The U.S. FDA has approved a new treatment for adults living with polyneuropathy of hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (ATTRv-PN).

WAINUA™ (eplontersen) granted regulatory approval in the U.S. for the treatment of adults with polyneuropathy of hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis.
  • U.S. FDA approval based on Phase 3 NEURO-TTRansform results showing WAINUA demonstrated consistent and sustained benefit halting neuropathy disease progression and improving neuropathy impairment and quality of life
  • Additional regulatory reviews for WAINUA underway in rest of world
  • WAINUA will be available in the U.S. in January 2024

READ PRESS RELEASE HERE

“Many people living with hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloid polyneuropathy are unable to fully enjoy their lives because of the relentless, progressive and debilitating effects of the disease,” said Michael J. Polydefkis, M.D., professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and an investigator in the NEURO-TTRansform study. “Approval of WAINUA represents a meaningful advancement in treatment, one that gives those who are living with transthyretin-mediated amyloid polyneuropathy help managing the disease.”

Presenting at the Amyloidosis Support Groups bi-annual ATTR conference

Hosted by Muriel Finkel and the Amyloidosis Support Groups (ASG), Deb Boedicker presented the Amyloidosis Speakers Bureau at the ASG bi-annual ATTR conference.

Mackenzie’s Mission joins the BU School of Medicine Dean’s Advisory Board

Mackenzie’s Mission is proud to join the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Dean’s Advisory Board (DAB) as a donor representative of the Amyloidosis Center, and nominated by Dr. Vaishali Sanchorawala.

The DAB provides the dean with counsel on issues affecting the school including strategic planning, external relations, and fundraising initiatives that facilitate the achievement of the dean’s vision for the School of Medicine.

Given our strong commitment to medical education, we look forward to supporting the dean (Dr. Karen Antman) and her important goals for future physicians.

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