How Long Does Covid Immunity Last? Will a Second Illness Be Worse? How Can I Prepare?
Some reinfection questions, answered. By Knvul Sheikh JUNE 11, 2022, NEW YORK TIMES - If you’re one of the millions of Americans who have already had Covid-19, you may be wondering how long you will have immunity from the coronavirus. Earlier in the pandemic, most...
Former Delegate Jack Reid passes away at 79, remembered as stalwart Henrico Republican & Alpha-1 Foundation Past Board Member and Advocate
Longtime Henrico Delegate to the Virginia General Assembly John S. “Jack” Reid passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 17th, 2022, at the age of 79. He was surrounded by his family at his bedside. The family requests that in lieu of flowers a donation be considered for...
Alpha-1 Foundation remembers Alpha A. Curts Cooke
"Curts was an active member of the Alpha-1 Foundation's development committee for nearly 10 years. His diagnosis with Alpha-1 empowered him to get involved in our fundraising efforts and in our research agenda to find a cure for Alpha-1. Curts was a good friend to the...
Catherine Vernon Appointed to Alpha-1 Foundation Board of Directors
The Alpha-1 Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Catherine Vernon to the Alpha-1 Foundation Board of Directors. Catherine began serving the Alpha-1 community in 2019 when she became an Alpha-1 Support Group Leader in Southwest Florida. She brings several...
Biden Administration to Again Extend the Covid Public-Health Emergency
The US government will once again extend the Covid-19 public health emergency, continuing measures that have given millions of Americans special access to health insurance and telehealth services. The Department of Health and Human Services has repeatedly renewed the...
Saint Louis University and Industry Partners Discover Treatment for Rare, Genetic Liver Disease
"We are proud of the investment Alpha-1 Foundation has made over the years of the work being done by Dr. Teckman and his lab. We are excited to read in such a prestigious journal that our support is beginning to pay dividends in the form of scientific innovation that...
No Horses Needed; An Alpha on the US Men’s Kayak Polo Team!
The Alpha-1 Foundation is proud to share this inspiring story and great accomplishment, submitted by Andrew Irvine, a fellow Alpha and member of the United States Men's Kayak Polo team. He will be representing the United States in the 2022 World Games in Birmingham,...
AlphaNet Honors Ab Rees’ Legacy with $200,000 Donation to Alpha-1 Foundation for ‘Ab Rees Fast Track Awards’
In honor of the late Ab Rees’ extraordinary contributions to the Alpha-1 community, AlphaNet is proud to donate $200,000 to the Alpha-1 Foundation to support the Alpha-1 Biomarkers Consortium (A1BC) study and establish the “Ab Rees Fast Track Awards.” The A1BC grant,...
Announcing the New Chair of the Alpha-1 Foundation Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Alpha-1 Foundation announces the selection of Mr. Jon Hagstrom as the new Chair of the Alpha-1 Foundation Board of Directors. Jon assumes this new role on the board with a strong passion and commitment to the Alpha-1 community. He has been an...
