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October 8, 2026

A1F Riding for a Reason 2026: Community, Commitment, and Resilience on Cape Cod

From September 25–27, riders and volunteers joined the Alpha-1 Foundation’s (A1F) Team Alpha-1 and the American Lung Association (ALA) in […]

October 8, 2026

A1F honors International Plasma Awareness Week 2026

Behind every plasma-derived therapy are hundreds of generous donors. A person with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1) needs about 900 plasma […]

October 8, 2026

A1F Leadership and Scientific Summit 2026

The Alpha-1 Foundation (A1F) welcomed researchers, clinicians, Alpha-1 Support Group Leaders, and A1F leadership to Miami, Florida, for the biennial […]

October 5, 2026

September 2026 PubMed Articles

The Alpha-1 Foundation (A1F) is proud to provide a monthly list of articles from researchers that have been funded by […]

October 2, 2026

A1F Hosts the 30th Gordon L. Snider Critical Issues Workshop in Barcelona

The Alpha-1 Foundation (A1F) hosted the 30th Gordon L. Snider (GLS) Critical Issues Workshop on September 10th in Barcelona, Spain. […]

October 2, 2026

A1F Advocacy in Action: A Successful Day on Capitol Hill

There is something powerful about patient advocates coming together with a shared purpose. On September 15th, Alpha-1 Foundation (A1F) advocates brought their Alpha-1 […]

September 2, 2026

August 2026 PubMed Articles

The Alpha-1 Foundation (A1F) is proud to provide a monthly list of articles from researchers that have been funded by […]

August 25, 2026

Living with Alpha-1 and Supplemental Oxygen: Why We Need the SOAR Act

Debbi Webb-Howells, an A1F Support Group Leader, wrote an article published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch highlighting the importance of supplemental […]

August 25, 2026

How the SOAR Act Can Help Patients Breathe Easier

Karin Pittsley, an Alpha-1 advocate for the Alpha-1 Foundation, wrote an article published in Reporter Today highlighting the importance of […]

August 25, 2026

In Honor of Her Father: Kristen Mehan Climbs 29,029 Feet for the Alpha-1 Community

For Kristen Mehan of Eagle County, Colorado, the impact of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1) is deeply personal. After watching someone […]

August 6, 2026

The Alpha-1 Community Remembers Arran Strong

It is with great sadness that we remember Arran, a member of the Alpha-1 Global community (and Alpha-1 advocate), whose life […]

August 6, 2026

Ice Cream for Alpha-1 2026 Summer Fundraisers

Behind every Ice Cream for Alpha-1 fundraiser there is a story of hope, resilience, and community. While each participant’s journey is unique, […]

August 3, 2026

July 2026 PubMed Articles

The Alpha-1 Foundation (A1F) is proud to provide a monthly list of articles from researchers that have been funded by […]

July 20, 2026

Asociación Latinoamericana de Tórax (ALAT) 19th Congress

From July 8-13, 2026, the Alpha-1 Foundation (A1F) participated in Asociación Latinoamericana de Tórax (ALAT) 19th Congress in Cartagena, Colombia. The ALAT Congress is the […]

July 16, 2026

Highlighting Pulmonary Manifestations among Patients with Liver-Affected Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency in the USA

The Alpha-1 Foundation (A1F) is proud to announce that its abstract review titled “Alpha-1 Foundation Research Registry: Highlighting Pulmonary Manifestations among Patients […]

July 14, 2026

How my Alpha-1 Diagnosis Led Me to SOAR Act Advocacy by Dan Coffin

Dan Coffin shared with Bowling Green Daily News in Kentucky the importance of the SOAR (Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform) Act […]

July 1, 2026

Big Red Alphas Ice Cream Fundraiser for Alpha-1 | A1F

The third annual Big Red Alphas Ice Cream for Alpha-1 annual fundraiser brought the community together on Saturday, June 27, at the Natural Resources Center within the Chalco Hills […]

July 1, 2026

June 2026 PubMed Articles

The Alpha-1 Foundation (A1F) is proud to provide a monthly list of articles from researchers that have been funded by […]

June 29, 2026

“A Two-Step Algorithm for Pharmacologic Management of COPD: Bridging Foundational and Personalized Medicine” by Dr. Igor Barjaktarevic

We are excited to share the recent publication in Elsevier by Dr. Igor Barjaktarevic titled “ A two-step algorithm for pharmacologic management […]

June 17, 2026

Kristen Mehan: Everesting Challenge for an Alpha-1 Cure | A1F

There are some things you do not fully understand until you watch someone you love struggle to breathe. Kristen Mehan, from […]

June 11, 2026

2026 Alpha-1 Foundation National Conference

The Alpha-1 Foundation (A1F) hosted the 2026 A1F National Conference from June 5th through June 7th in San Diego, California. As the largest annual […]

June 10, 2026

Grifols Supports AlphaDetect to Accelerate Detection of Alpha-1

The sponsorship will help expand proven strategies to consistently detect a genetic, irreversible, and progressive condition in patients with liver […]

June 1, 2026

May 2026 PubMed Articles

The Alpha-1 Foundation (A1F) is proud to provide a monthly list of articles from researchers that have been funded by […]

May 27, 2026

2026 Bettina B. Irvine Invitational Classic

The Alpha-1 Foundation’s 13th Annual Bettina B. Irvine Golf Invitational returned to Greenwich on May 13th, bringing together supporters, advocates, and community […]

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Top Stories

A1F Riding for a Reason 2026: Community, Commitment, and Resilience on Cape Cod

A1F honors International Plasma Awareness Week 2026

A1F Leadership and Scientific Summit 2026

September 2026 PubMed Articles

A1F Hosts the 30th Gordon L. Snider Critical Issues Workshop in Barcelona

A1F Advocacy in Action: A Successful Day on Capitol Hill

August 2026 PubMed Articles

Living with Alpha-1 and Supplemental Oxygen: Why We Need the SOAR Act

How the SOAR Act Can Help Patients Breathe Easier

In Honor of Her Father: Kristen Mehan Climbs 29,029 Feet for the Alpha-1 Community

The Alpha-1 Community Remembers Arran Strong

Ice Cream for Alpha-1 2026 Summer Fundraisers

July 2026 PubMed Articles

Asociación Latinoamericana de Tórax (ALAT) 19th Congress

Highlighting Pulmonary Manifestations among Patients with Liver-Affected Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency in the USA

How my Alpha-1 Diagnosis Led Me to SOAR Act Advocacy by Dan Coffin

Big Red Alphas Ice Cream Fundraiser for Alpha-1 | A1F

June 2026 PubMed Articles

“A Two-Step Algorithm for Pharmacologic Management of COPD: Bridging Foundational and Personalized Medicine” by Dr. Igor Barjaktarevic

Kristen Mehan: Everesting Challenge for an Alpha-1 Cure | A1F

2026 Alpha-1 Foundation National Conference

Grifols Supports AlphaDetect to Accelerate Detection of Alpha-1

May 2026 PubMed Articles

2026 Bettina B. Irvine Invitational Classic

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