The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR)’s team is growing to better support the needs identified by the sarcoidosis community! FSR is pleased to announce that Diane Driscoll joined the FSR team as Global Head of Clinical Engagement effective February 1, 2022. ...
This year, the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) has made incredible progress towards our mission thanks to your support! There have been significant strides made towards accelerating research initiatives and providing resources to patients around the...
Mary McGowan’s Reflections on her First Year Anniversary as FSR’s CEO Over the last year, I learned how resilient the FSR community is, especially during these challenging times of a pandemic. I am so impressed by the passion, dedication and focus...
On September 13, 2021, aTyr Pharma announced positive results from their Phase1b/2a clinical trial for ATYR1923 in pulmonary sarcoidosis. FSR is proud to have supported this clinical trial. The trial demonstrated that ATYR1923 was safe and well-tolerated, 33%...
We are thrilled to announce the formation of our new FSR Patient Speakers’ Bureau! This bureau consists of 14 experienced and trained sarcoidosis patient advocates who will share their personal stories to advocate for FSR and raise awareness for...
Authors: Arindam Singha, MD1; Tricha Shivas, MBe2 ; Elliot D. Crouser, MD1 Since it was declared a global pandemic in March of 2020, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has affected over 100 million lives globally. It has been demonstrated that patients...
FSR is pleased to offer a series of emotional and mental health sessions through our Wellness Series. Throughout 2021, we will host sessions facilitated by clinical mental health professionals on topics important to our sarcoidosis community. These sessions will not...
This is a recording from FSR’s COVID-19 Q&A with Dr. Divya Patel on December 10, 2020. Topics covered include how COVID-19 may affect sarcoidosis patients, the new vaccines*, and holiday safety. *Please see below for a note from Dr. Divya Patel as a followup...
We are thrilled to welcome FSR’s newest team member, Tricha Shivas! Tricha joins the organization as the Vice President of Research and Strategic Partnerships. In this role, she will be working with various stakeholders including individuals living with...
This year, the Team KISS Walk/Run is going completely virtual. This means that participants worldwide can join and complete any route of their choosing – whether that is your neighborhood, favorite park, local trail, or even from your own home. See below for more...
