Virtual Fundraise for Meso — 10th Annual Kayaking 4 Meso
August 28, 2020
Due to the pandemic, the 10th annual Kayaking 4 Meso is virtual and free to register (by Sept. 1). This annual Fundraise for Meso event,
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Scroll to find news of interest to you, or search by category. The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation covers mesothelioma news for patients and their families. Our write-ups are heavily reliant on peer-reviewed medical research studies with input from mesothelioma experts from around the world but are also accessible to non-medical readers.
MesoTV: Inherited Genetics and Mesothelioma
August 24, 2020
In this video, Jane Churpek, MD, MS, discusses inherited genetics and mesothelioma, in particular as they relate to the BAP1 gene and the BRCA2. Specifically, she covers how
MesoTV: Elliot Wakeam, MD, of the University of Michigan
August 4, 2020
Elliot Wakeam, MD, discussed mesothelioma treatment at the University of Michigan. Dr. Wakeam is a thoracic and lung transplant surgeon and assistant professor who uses
Virtual Fundraise for Meso — 2nd Annual Music for Meso
July 29, 2020
After a successful inaugural event last fall, Music for Meso (MFM) is back for year two with a virtual twist. This year’s MFM will feature musicians,
MesoTV: Expanded Access, Compassionate Use for mesothelioma
July 23, 2020
Adnan Jaigirdar, MD, FACS, provides an overview of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded access program (compassionate use) for investigative therapies for mesothelioma patients. Dr. Jaigirdar is
MesoTV: Life After Treatment Community Panel
July 15, 2020
Five mesothelioma patients — Heather Von St. James, Rich Mosca, Liam Bradley, John Panza and Sara Babin — gathered for a community panel discussion on
MesoTV: Charles Hesdorffer, MD
July 6, 2020
Charles Hesdorffer, MD discussed the immune system and its response to viral infections such as COVID-19, especially as it relates to mesothelioma patients. Dr. Hesdorffer
MesoTV: Michael Becich, MD, PhD, of the University of Pittsburgh
July 3, 2020
Michael Becich, MD, PhD explains the background and purpose of the National Mesothelioma Virtual Tissue Bank (NMVB) — the only national tissue and data repository