February 28th marks the 12th annual Rare Disease Day (RDD). Observed on the rarest day of the year, the global event campaigns for equity for the over 7,000 rare diseases currently identified. Among those rare diseases is cystinosis. Cystinosis is a genetic, lysosomal storage disorder where unusual cystine accumulation occurs in every cell in the […]
Diet and exercise will be the next topics of conversation during the Cystinosis Sessions quarterly Zoom call. Join our Adult Leadership Advisory Board Saturday, April 9 at 4:00pm ET. This event is open for all to attend. We hope to see you there! To join, click: https://zoom.us/j/2663523786 Meeting ID: 266 352 3786 Here are instructions […]
On Wednesday April 27, Leadiant Biosciences and AllianceRx Walgreens Prime invite the cystinosis community to attend a virtual Town Hall. With Cystaran eye drops back in stock, the discussion agenda will cover recent approval and availability and an interactive Q&A session. Open to residents of the U.S. Questions can be submitted in advance to cgreeley@cystinosis.org […]
On May 7, 2022 we celebrate the 5th Annual Cystinosis Awareness Day. This is an opportunity to educate the world about cystinosis, a rare disease that impacts 2,000 patients and their loved ones. Please join us in commemorating this event. Here are a few suggestions on how to participate: Check out the Cystinosis Warrior Impact […]
Gail Potts and her South Carolina team are back at it! After a successful inaugural event last summer, Gail continues to honor her daughter Deanna’s legacy with a golf fundraiser to benefit the Cystinosis Research Network (CRN). Proceeds from the event will support research, family support and education for those impacted by cystinosis. This […]
This summer, Cystinosis Network Europe (CNE) will host an International Conference July 7-10 in Leuven, Belgium. The conference will be segmented into a scientific meeting on July 7 with the family conference running July 8-10. Access details here including: Conference website Registration page Hotel and lodging info Session details click here Questions? Email cystinose@ziggo.nl Call […]
Founding ALAB member, Brian Ensor shares his first-hand experiences with the AstraZeneca Vaccination Study. Join the Zoom call Saturday, July 9 at 4:00pm ET. Agenda items include the AZ study, open discussion and information on the ALAB’s call for new applicants. Calls are held quarterly - we hope you are able to join us! To […]
February 28, 2023 is Rare Disease Day. A movement created by Eurordis, Rare Disease Day unites an international community and promotes progress for all those affected. Rare Disease Day raises awareness for the 300 million people living with rare disease around the world and their families and carers; including our 2,000 cystinosis warriors. Here are […]
We will host an informational session on the CRN funded study "Development of a patient-reported outcome to measure the health-related quality of life of children and adolescents with cystinosis: QUALIFY-US" The research team will be available to explain the project and what participation would involve. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions. March 9, […]
On May 7, 2023 the cystinosis community will come together in honor of Cystinosis Awareness Day (CAD). Now in it's sixth year, CAD is a global effort to raise funds and educate the general population about this disease. This year's campaign will include testimonials from cystinosis warriors, caregivers/family members and international cystinosis organizations. In addition, […]