Caregivers of children with cystinosis under 18 years old are invited. Join us for a video conference to connect with other caregivers. This is a free networking opportunity. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpde2tqj8uH9yGl5nmGG6v1TvprXaLgtOV. FREE welcome kits - limited availability. We hope to see you there!
Learn more about the fundamentals of cystinosis during our Cystinosis Basics video meetup. Dr. Larry Greenbaum, Emory School of Medicine is our expert speaker. Join us by registering today at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HU0G6SQuR4W_G8mmFr3bog. FREE welcome kits - limited availability. We hope you can join us!
Let's have an open discussion on mental health and living with cystinosis. Everyone within the community is invited! Licensed psychologist, Dr. Cortney Taylor Zimmerman will guide the meetup. Register today at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Gw1Wxj3oQkCi00OpR2WFPQ. Welcome kits are here - with limited availability.
Learn more about gene therapy as it relates to the cystinosis community. Dr. Paul Grimm from from Stanford University School of Medicine and Fernanda Copeland, MS, RD. Head, Global Patient Advocacy & Engagement, AVROBIO are our guest speakers. Register today to reserve your space at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PQZeGL2GT5W1MythBHbDzA. FREE welcome kits are here - availability is limited.
On the one year anniversary of Laura McGinnis’ passing, the Live Like Laura Fun Fund (LLLFF) was launched. Laura lived life in pursuit of adventure, making memories every step of the way. We'd like to keep her spirit alive by fulfilling as many "fun" requests for the cystinosis community as possible. To grow our funding, we are […]
The Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) connects thousands of pediatricians and other health care providers worldwide. This international gathering, delivered virtually in 2021, offers opportunities for a global audience of physician-scientists, clinicians, and educators to share research, explore new ideas, build career opportunities, and collaborate on future projects. Presentations cover issues of interest to generalists as […]
Mark your calendars for the 2021 CRN Family Conference!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]